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Best Effingham County Public Preschools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 8 public preschools serving 7,163 students in Effingham County, GA.
The top-ranked public preschools in Effingham County, GA are South Effingham Elementary School, Rincon Elementary School and Ebenezer Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Effingham County, GA public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 59% (versus the Georgia public pre school average of 43%), and reading proficiency score of 52% (versus the 39% statewide average). Pre schools in Effingham County have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 10% of Georgia public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 37% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Georgia public preschool average of 66% (majority Black).

Best Public Preschools in Effingham County (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
South Effingham Elementary School
(Math: 62% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
767 Kolic Helmey Rd
Guyton, GA 31312
(912) 728-3801
Gr: PK-5 | 863 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 40%
Rank: #22.
Rincon Elementary School
(Math: 67% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
1703 Fort Howard Road
Rincon, GA 31326
(912) 826-5523
Gr: PK-5 | 1,033 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 49%
Rank: #33.
Ebenezer Elementary School
(Math: 62% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
1198 Ebenezer Rd
Rincon, GA 31326
(912) 754-5522
Gr: PK-5 | 995 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 35%
Rank: #44.
Blandford Elementary School
(Math: 61% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
4650 Mccall Rd
Rincon, GA 31326
(912) 826-4200
Gr: PK-5 | 987 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 49%
Rank: #55.
Marlow Elementary School
(Math: 56% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
5160 Ga Highway 17 S
Guyton, GA 31312
(912) 728-3262
Gr: PK-5 | 670 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 27%
Rank: #66.
Springfield Elementary School
(Math: 60% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
300 Old Dixie Hwy S
Springfield, GA 31329
(912) 754-3326
Gr: PK-5 | 876 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 41%
Rank: #77.
Sand Hill Elementary School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
199 Stagecoach Ave
Guyton, GA 31312
(912) 728-5112
Gr: PK-5 | 881 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
Rank: #88.
Guyton Elementary School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
719 Central Blvd
Guyton, GA 31312
(912) 772-3384
Gr: PK-5 | 800 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 38%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public preschools in Effingham County, GA?
The top-ranked public preschools in Effingham County, GA include South Effingham Elementary School, Rincon Elementary School and Ebenezer Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Effingham County?
8 public preschools are located in Effingham County.
What is the racial composition of students in Effingham County?
Effingham County public preschools minority enrollment is 37% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Georgia public preschools average of 66% (majority Black).
Which public preschools in Effingham County are often viewed compared to one another?

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