For the 2025 school year, there are 10 public preschools serving 8,687 students in Dallas, GA.
The top ranked public preschools in Dallas, 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.
Dallas, GA public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 48% (versus the Georgia public pre school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 43% (versus the 39% statewide average). Pre schools in Dallas have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Georgia public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 49% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Georgia public preschool average of 65% (majority Black).
Best Public Preschools in Dallas, GA (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Burnt Hickory Elementary School
(Math: 68% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
80 N Paulding Dr
Dallas, GA 30132
(678) 363-0970
Dallas, GA 30132
(678) 363-0970
Grades: PK-5
| 1,045 students
Rank: #22.
C. A. Roberts Elementary School
(Math: 59% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1833 Mount Tabor Church Rd
Dallas, GA 30157
(770) 443-8060
Dallas, GA 30157
(770) 443-8060
Grades: PK-5
| 651 students
Rank: #33.
Floyd L. Shelton Elementary School At Crossroad
(Math: 57% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1531 Cedarcrest Rd
Dallas, GA 30132
(770) 443-4244
Dallas, GA 30132
(770) 443-4244
Grades: PK-5
| 1,418 students
Rank: #44.
Roland W. Russom Elementary School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
44 Russom Elementary School Ln
Dallas, GA 30132
(678) 575-3402
Dallas, GA 30132
(678) 575-3402
Grades: PK-5
| 994 students
Rank: #55.
Wc Abney Elementary School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1186 Colbert Rd
Dallas, GA 30132
(770) 443-8000
Dallas, GA 30132
(770) 443-8000
Grades: PK-5
| 1,289 students
Rank: #66.
Lillian C. Poole Elementary School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1002 Wayside Ln
Dallas, GA 30132
(770) 505-5541
Dallas, GA 30132
(770) 505-5541
Grades: PK-5
| 488 students
Rank: #77.
Nebo Elementary School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
2843 Nebo Rd
Dallas, GA 30157
(770) 443-8777
Dallas, GA 30157
(770) 443-8777
Grades: PK-5
| 843 students
Rank: #88.
Northside Elementary School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
2223 Cartersville Hwy
Dallas, GA 30132
(770) 443-7008
Dallas, GA 30132
(770) 443-7008
Grades: PK-5
| 625 students
Rank: #99.
Allgood Elementary School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
312 Hart Rd
Dallas, GA 30157
(770) 443-8070
Dallas, GA 30157
(770) 443-8070
Grades: PK-5
| 836 students
Rank: #1010.
Dallas Elementary School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 22%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
520 Hardee St
Dallas, GA 30132
(770) 443-8018
Dallas, GA 30132
(770) 443-8018
Grades: PK-5
| 498 students
Dallas, Georgia Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
4555 Dallas Acworth Hwy
Dallas, GA 30132
(770) 445-2656
Dallas, GA 30132
(770) 445-2656
Grades: PK-5
| n/a students
Matthews Learning Center (Closed 2011)
Alternative School
335 Academy Dr
Dallas, GA 30132
(770) 443-7028
Dallas, GA 30132
(770) 443-7028
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Matthews Learning Center Facility (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
522 Hardee St
Dallas, GA 30132
(770) 443-8000
Dallas, GA 30132
(770) 443-8000
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Paulding Regional Youth Detention Center (Closed 2016)
Alternative School
538 Industrial Blvd N
Dallas, GA 30132
(770) 443-1166
Dallas, GA 30132
(770) 443-1166
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in Dallas, GA?
The top ranked public preschools in Dallas, GA include Burnt Hickory Elementary School, C. A. Roberts Elementary School and Floyd L. Shelton Elementary School At Crossroad.
How many public preschools are located in Dallas?
10 public preschools are located in Dallas.
What is the racial composition of students in Dallas?
Dallas public preschools minority enrollment is 49% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Georgia public preschools average of 65% (majority Black).
Which public preschools in Dallas are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public preschools in Dallas include: Roland W. Russom Elementary School vs. Floyd L. Shelton Elementary School At Crossroad, Floyd L. Shelton Elementary School At Crossroad vs. Roland W. Russom Elementary School, Northside Elementary School vs. Wc Abney Elementary School
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