For the 2025 school year, there is 1 public preschool serving 559 students in Folkston, GA.
The top ranked public preschool in Folkston, GA is Folkston Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Folkston, GA public preschool have an average math proficiency score of 62% (versus the Georgia public pre school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 52% (versus the 39% statewide average). Pre schools in Folkston have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 10% of Georgia public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 45% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Georgia public preschool average of 65% (majority Black).
Best Public Preschools in Folkston, GA (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Folkston Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
34754 Okefenokee Dr
Folkston, GA 31537
(912) 496-7369
Folkston, GA 31537
(912) 496-7369
Grades: PK-4
| 559 students
Folkston, Georgia Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
204 Mary M Bethune Dr
Folkston, GA 31537
(912) 496-7369
Folkston, GA 31537
(912) 496-7369
Grades: PK-2
| n/a students
Charlton Alternative School Program (Closed 2012)
Alternative School
500 Indian Trl
Folkston, GA 31537
(912) 496-2501
Folkston, GA 31537
(912) 496-2501
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in Folkston, GA?
The top ranked public preschools in Folkston, GA include Folkston Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Folkston?
1 public preschools are located in Folkston.
What is the racial composition of students in Folkston?
Folkston public preschools minority enrollment is 45% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Georgia public preschools average of 65% (majority Black).
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