For the 2025 school year, there is 1 public preschool serving 310 students in Hancock County, GA.
The top ranked public preschool in Hancock County, GA is Lewis Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Hancock County, GA public preschool have an average math proficiency score of 5% (versus the Georgia public pre school average of 43%), and reading proficiency score of 8% (versus the 39% statewide average). Pre schools in Hancock County have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Georgia public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Georgia public preschool average of 65% (majority Black).
Best Public Preschools in Hancock County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Lewis Elementary School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 6-9%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
11145 Ga Highway 15
Sparta, GA 31087
(706) 444-7028
Sparta, GA 31087
(706) 444-7028
Grades: PK-5
| 310 students
Hancock County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Hancock County Crossroads Program (Closed 2012)
Alternative School
11311 Ga Hwy 15
Sparta, GA 31087
(706) 444-7418
Sparta, GA 31087
(706) 444-7418
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Rr 1, Box 261
Sparta, GA 31087
(706) 444-5047
Sparta, GA 31087
(706) 444-5047
Grades: K-5
| 164 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in Hancock County, GA?
The top ranked public preschools in Hancock County, GA include Lewis Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Hancock County?
1 public preschools are located in Hancock County.
What is the racial composition of students in Hancock County?
Hancock County public preschools minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Georgia public preschools average of 65% (majority Black).
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