For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public preschools serving 1,217 students in 31545, GA.
The top-ranked public preschools in 31545, GA are Bacon Elementary School and Martha Rawls Smith Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public preschools in zipcode 31545 have an average math proficiency score of 34% (versus the Georgia public pre school average of 43%), and reading proficiency score of 29% (versus the 39% statewide average). Pre schools in 31545, GA have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 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 31545, GA Public Preschools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Bacon Elementary School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1425 W Orange St
Jesup, GA 31545
(912) 427-1077
Jesup, GA 31545
(912) 427-1077
Gr: PK-5 | 634 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 40%
Rank: #22.
Martha Rawls Smith Elementary School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1206 N 4th St
Jesup, GA 31545
(912) 427-1044
Jesup, GA 31545
(912) 427-1044
Gr: PK-5 | 583 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 59%
31545, Georgia Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
1365 West Orange Street
Jesup, GA 31545
(912) 427-1000
Jesup, GA 31545
(912) 427-1000
Gr: 6-12 | 53 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 68%
Wayne County Girls Program (Closed 2008)
Alternative School
249 Joe Nada Road
Jesup, GA 31545
(912) 586-2511
Jesup, GA 31545
(912) 586-2511
Wayne County High Night School (Closed 2006)
Alternative School
1355 West Orange Street
Jesup, GA 31545
(912) 427-1088
Jesup, GA 31545
(912) 427-1088
Gr: 9-12 | 31 students Minority enrollment: 51%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in 31545, GA?
The top-ranked public preschools in 31545, GA include Bacon Elementary School and Martha Rawls Smith Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in 31545?
2 public preschools are located in 31545.
What is the racial composition of students in 31545?
31545 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).
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