For the 2025 school year, there are 5 public preschools serving 4,843 students in Carrollton, GA.
The top ranked public preschools in Carrollton, GA are Central Elementary School, Carrollton Elementary School and Sand Hill Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Carrollton, GA public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 54% (versus the Georgia public pre school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 43% (versus the 39% statewide average). Pre schools in Carrollton have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Georgia public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 48% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the Georgia public preschool average of 65% (majority Black).
Best Public Preschools in Carrollton, GA (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Central Elementary School
(Math: 74% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
175 Primary School Rd
Carrollton, GA 30116
(770) 832-6466
Carrollton, GA 30116
(770) 832-6466
Grades: PK-5
| 989 students
Rank: #22.
Carrollton Elementary School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
401 Ben Scott Blvd
Carrollton, GA 30117
(770) 832-2120
Carrollton, GA 30117
(770) 832-2120
Grades: PK-3
| 1,866 students
Rank: #33.
Sand Hill Elementary School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
45 Sandhill School Rd
Carrollton, GA 30116
(770) 832-8541
Carrollton, GA 30116
(770) 832-8541
Grades: PK-5
| 722 students
Rank: #44.
Sharp Creek Elementary School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
115 Old Muse Rd
Carrollton, GA 30116
(770) 214-8848
Carrollton, GA 30116
(770) 214-8848
Grades: PK-5
| 561 students
Rank: #55.
Mount Zion Elementary School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
260 Eureka Church Rd
Carrollton, GA 30117
(770) 832-8588
Carrollton, GA 30117
(770) 832-8588
Grades: PK-5
| 705 students
Carrollton, Georgia Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Burwell Psychoeducational Center (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
423 Alabama St
Carrollton, GA 30117
(770) 830-6766
Carrollton, GA 30117
(770) 830-6766
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Burwell Psychoeducational Program (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
423 Alabama St
Carrollton, GA 30117
(770) 830-6766
Carrollton, GA 30117
(770) 830-6766
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Goal Program (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
1075 Newnan Rd
Carrollton, GA 30116
(770) 830-5012
Carrollton, GA 30116
(770) 830-5012
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
113 Central High Rd
Carrollton, GA 30116
(770) 254-5970
Carrollton, GA 30116
(770) 254-5970
Grades: 10-12
| 32 students
1075 Newnan Highway
Carrollton, GA 30116
(770) 832-8380
Carrollton, GA 30116
(770) 832-8380
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in Carrollton, GA?
The top ranked public preschools in Carrollton, GA include Central Elementary School, Carrollton Elementary School and Sand Hill Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Carrollton?
5 public preschools are located in Carrollton.
What is the racial composition of students in Carrollton?
Carrollton public preschools minority enrollment is 48% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the Georgia public preschools average of 65% (majority Black).
Which public preschools in Carrollton are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public preschools in Carrollton include: Sharp Creek Elementary School vs. Central Elementary School, Mount Zion Elementary School vs. Carrollton Elementary School, Carrollton Elementary School vs. Central Elementary School
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