For the 2026 school year, there are 6 public preschools serving 3,425 students in 30909, GA.
The top-ranked public preschools in 30909, GA are Lake Forest Hills Elementary School, Merry Elementary School and Bayvale Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public preschools in zipcode 30909 have an average math proficiency score of 16% (versus the Georgia public pre school average of 43%), and reading proficiency score of 19% (versus the 39% statewide average). Pre schools in 30909, GA have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Georgia public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 90% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Georgia public preschool average of 65% (majority Black).
Best 30909, GA Public Preschools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Lake Forest Hills Elementary School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
3140 Lake Forest Dr
Augusta, GA 30909
(706) 737-7317
Augusta, GA 30909
(706) 737-7317
Gr: PK-5 | 544 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 70%
Rank: #22.
Merry Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
415 Boy Scout Rd
Augusta, GA 30909
(706) 737-7185
Augusta, GA 30909
(706) 737-7185
Gr: PK-5 | 401 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
Rank: #33.
Bayvale Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
3309 Milledgeville Rd
Augusta, GA 30909
(706) 737-7255
Augusta, GA 30909
(706) 737-7255
Gr: PK-5 | 380 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: #44.
Sue Reynolds Elementary School
(Math: 14% | Reading: 15%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
3840 Wrightsboro Rd
Augusta, GA 30909
(706) 855-2540
Augusta, GA 30909
(706) 855-2540
Gr: PK-5 | 642 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #55.
Belair K-8 School
(Math: 11% | Reading: 18%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
3925 Harper Franklin Ave
Augusta, GA 30909
(706) 821-2766
Augusta, GA 30909
(706) 821-2766
Gr: PK-8 | 1,061 student Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
Rank: #66.
Copeland Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1440 Jackson Rd
Augusta, GA 30909
(706) 737-7228
Augusta, GA 30909
(706) 737-7228
Gr: PK-5 | 397 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
30909, Georgia Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
3019 Walton Way
Augusta, GA 30909
(706) 737-7301
Augusta, GA 30909
(706) 737-7301
Gr: 6-8 | 719 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
1215 Northwood Rd
Augusta, GA 30909
(706) 737-7266
Augusta, GA 30909
(706) 737-7266
Gr: PK-5 | 211 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 81%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in 30909, GA?
The top-ranked public preschools in 30909, GA include Lake Forest Hills Elementary School, Merry Elementary School and Bayvale Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in 30909?
6 public preschools are located in 30909.
What is the racial composition of students in 30909?
30909 public preschools minority enrollment is 90% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Georgia public preschools average of 65% (majority Black).
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