For the 2026 school year, there are 5 public preschools serving 3,621 students in Laurens County, GA.
The top-ranked public preschools in Laurens County, GA are Northwest Laurens Elementary School, Southwest Laurens Elementary School and Susie Dasher. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Laurens County, GA public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 50% (versus the Georgia public pre school average of 43%), and reading proficiency score of 37% (versus the 39% statewide average). Pre schools in Laurens County have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Georgia public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 55% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Georgia public preschool average of 65% (majority Black).
Best Public Preschools in Laurens County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Northwest Laurens Elementary School
(Math: 61% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
3330 Us Highway 80 W
Dudley, GA 31022
(478) 676-3475
Dudley, GA 31022
(478) 676-3475
Gr: PK-5 | 908 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 39%
Rank: #22.
Southwest Laurens Elementary School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1799 Ga Highway 117
Rentz, GA 31075
(478) 984-4276
Rentz, GA 31075
(478) 984-4276
Gr: PK-5 | 997 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 30%
Rank: #33.
Susie Dasher
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
911 Martin Luther King Jr Dr
Dublin, GA 31021
(478) 353-8250
Dublin, GA 31021
(478) 353-8250
Gr: PK-4 | 527 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
Rank: #44.
Hillcrest Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 20%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1100 Edgewood Dr
Dublin, GA 31021
(478) 353-8200
Dublin, GA 31021
(478) 353-8200
Gr: PK-4 | 553 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: n/an/a
950 Us Highway 80 E
East Dublin, GA 31027
(478) 272-4440
East Dublin, GA 31027
(478) 272-4440
Gr: PK-2 | 636 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 53%
Laurens County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
531 Graham St
Dublin, GA 31021
(478) 296-7401
Dublin, GA 31021
(478) 296-7401
Gr: 6-11 | 7 students Student-teacher ratio: 2:1
Crossroads Alternative (Closed 2012)
Alternative School
1046 Emily Currie Rd
Rentz, GA 31075
(478) 984-4253
Rentz, GA 31075
(478) 984-4253
Dublin City Alternative School (Closed 2008)
Alternative School
210 East Johnson St
Dublin, GA 31021
(478) 277-4189
Dublin, GA 31021
(478) 277-4189
Gr: 6-12 | 31 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Heart Of Georgia Psychoeducational Program (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
210 East Johnson St
Dublin, GA 31021
(912) 272-9220
Dublin, GA 31021
(912) 272-9220
Hillcrest Center (Closed 2013)
Special Education School
1100 Edgewood Dr
Dublin, GA 31021
(478) 277-9833
Dublin, GA 31021
(478) 277-9833
1405 West Moore St
Dublin, GA 31021
(478) 277-9817
Dublin, GA 31021
(478) 277-9817
Gr: 4-5 | 440 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
717 Smith St
Dublin, GA 31021
(478) 353-8300
Dublin, GA 31021
(478) 353-8300
Gr: PK-5 | 416 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1
338 West Laurens School Road
Dublin, GA 31021
(478) 272-1155
Dublin, GA 31021
(478) 272-1155
Gr: 9-12 | 1,131 student Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 33%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in Laurens County, GA?
The top-ranked public preschools in Laurens County, GA include Northwest Laurens Elementary School, Southwest Laurens Elementary School and Susie Dasher.
How many public preschools are located in Laurens County?
5 public preschools are located in Laurens County.
What is the racial composition of students in Laurens County?
Laurens County public preschools minority enrollment is 55% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Georgia public preschools average of 65% (majority Black).
Which public preschools in Laurens County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public preschools in Laurens County include: Hillcrest Elementary School vs. Susie Dasher, Susie Dasher vs. Hillcrest Elementary School, Southwest Laurens Elementary School vs. Northwest Laurens Elementary School
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