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Best Paulding County Public Preschools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 13 public preschools serving 10,604 students in Paulding County, GA.
The top-ranked public preschools in Paulding County, GA are Burnt Hickory Elementary School, C. A. Roberts Elementary School and Floyd L. Shelton Elementary School At Crossroad. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Paulding County, GA public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 46% (versus the Georgia public pre school average of 43%), and reading proficiency score of 41% (versus the 39% statewide average). Pre schools in Paulding County have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Georgia public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 52% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Georgia public preschool average of 66% (majority Black).

Best Public Preschools in Paulding County (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Burnt Hickory Elementary School
(Math: 66% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
80 N Paulding Dr
Dallas, GA 30132
(678) 363-0970
Gr: PK-5 | 996 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 30%
Rank: #22.
C. A. Roberts Elementary School
(Math: 56% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
1833 Mount Tabor Church Rd
Dallas, GA 30157
(770) 443-8060
Gr: PK-5 | 668 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 45%
Rank: #33.
Floyd L. Shelton Elementary School At Crossroad
(Math: 55% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
1531 Cedarcrest Rd
Dallas, GA 30132
(770) 443-4244
Gr: PK-5 | 1,389 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 47%
Rank: #44.
Roland W. Russom Elementary School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
44 Russom Elementary School Ln
Dallas, GA 30132
(678) 575-3402
Gr: PK-5 | 982 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 48%
Rank: #55.
Wc Abney Elementary School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
1186 Colbert Rd
Dallas, GA 30132
(770) 443-8000
Gr: PK-5 | 1,324 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 62%
Rank: #66.
Sam D. Panter Elementary School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
190 Panter School Rd
Hiram, GA 30141
(770) 443-4303
Gr: PK-5 | 506 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 49%
Rank: #77.
Mcgarity Elementary School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
262 Rakestraw Mill Rd
Hiram, GA 30141
(770) 445-9007
Gr: PK-5 | 572 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 56%
Rank: #88.
Lillian C. Poole Elementary School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
1002 Wayside Ln
Dallas, GA 30132
(770) 505-5541
Gr: PK-5 | 460 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 54%
Rank: #99.
Northside Elementary School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
2223 Cartersville Hwy
Dallas, GA 30132
(770) 443-7008
Gr: PK-5 | 626 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 54%
Rank: #1010.
Nebo Elementary School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
2843 Nebo Rd
Dallas, GA 30157
(770) 443-8777
Gr: PK-5 | 874 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 43%
Rank: #1111.
Hiram Elementary School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
200 Seaboard Ave
Hiram, GA 30141
(770) 443-3392
Gr: PK-5 | 797 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 88%
Rank: #1212.
Allgood Elementary School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
312 Hart Rd
Dallas, GA 30157
(770) 443-8070
Gr: PK-5 | 811 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 68%
Rank: #1313.
Dallas Elementary School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 22%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
520 Hardee St
Dallas, GA 30132
(770) 443-8018
Gr: PK-5 | 513 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 79%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public preschools in Paulding County, GA?
How many public preschools are located in Paulding County?
13 public preschools are located in Paulding County.
What is the racial composition of students in Paulding County?
Paulding County public preschools minority enrollment is 52% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Georgia public preschools average of 66% (majority Black).
Which public preschools in Paulding County are often viewed compared to one another?

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