For the 2025 school year, there are 8 public preschools serving 6,898 students in Buford, GA. The top ranked public preschools in Buford, GA are White Oak Elementary School, Ivy Creek Elementary School and Patrick Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Buford, GA public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 60% (versus the Georgia public pre school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 55% (versus the 39% statewide average). Pre schools in Buford have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 10% of Georgia public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 68% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is more than the Georgia public preschool average of 65% (majority Black).
Best Public Preschools in Buford, GA (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
White Oak Elementary School
(Math: 74% | Reading: 73%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
6442 Suwanee Dam Rd
Buford, GA 30518
(678) 546-5550
Buford, GA 30518
(678) 546-5550
Grades: PK-5
| 709 students
Rank: #22.
Ivy Creek Elementary School
(Math: 73% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
3443 Ridge Rd
Buford, GA 30519
(678) 714-3655
Buford, GA 30519
(678) 714-3655
Grades: PK-5
| 1,559 students
Rank: #33.
Patrick Elementary School
(Math: 61% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
2707 Kilgore Rd
Buford, GA 30519
(678) 765-5260
Buford, GA 30519
(678) 765-5260
Grades: PK-5
| 962 students
Rank: #44.
Sugar Hill Elementary School
(Math: 58% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
939 Level Creek Rd
Buford, GA 30518
(770) 945-5735
Buford, GA 30518
(770) 945-5735
Grades: PK-5
| 1,145 students
Rank: #55.
Harmony Elementary School
(Math: 56% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
3946 S Bogan Rd
Buford, GA 30519
(770) 945-7272
Buford, GA 30519
(770) 945-7272
Grades: PK-5
| 627 students
Rank: #66.
Sycamore Elementary School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
5695 Sycamore Rd
Buford, GA 30518
(678) 714-5770
Buford, GA 30518
(678) 714-5770
Grades: PK-5
| 768 students
Rank: #77.
Friendship Elementary School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
4450 Friendship Rd
Buford, GA 30519
(770) 932-1223
Buford, GA 30519
(770) 932-1223
Grades: PK-5
| 694 students
Rank: n/an/a
2500 Sawnee Ave
Buford, GA 30518
(770) 945-5248
Buford, GA 30518
(770) 945-5248
Grades: PK-K
| 434 students
Buford, Georgia Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
1160 Level Creek Rd
Buford, GA 30518
(770) 271-5060
Buford, GA 30518
(770) 271-5060
Grades: PK
| 53 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in Buford, GA?
The top ranked public preschools in Buford, GA include White Oak Elementary School, Ivy Creek Elementary School and Patrick Elementary School. Buford has one of the highest concentrations of top ranked public schools in Georgia.
How many public preschools are located in Buford?
8 public preschools are located in Buford.
What is the racial composition of students in Buford?
Buford public preschools minority enrollment is 68% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is more than the Georgia public preschools average of 65% (majority Black).
Which public preschools in Buford are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public preschools in Buford include: White Oak Elementary School vs. Sycamore Elementary School, Sugar Hill Elementary School vs. Sycamore Elementary School, Sycamore Elementary School vs. Sugar Hill Elementary School
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