For the 2026 school year, there are 9 public preschools serving 5,459 students in Bulloch County, GA.
The top-ranked public preschools in Bulloch County, GA are Brooklet Elementary School, Nevils Elementary School and Portal Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Bulloch County, GA public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 41% (versus the Georgia public pre school average of 43%), and reading proficiency score of 36% (versus the 39% statewide average). Pre schools in Bulloch County have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Georgia public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 53% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Georgia public preschool average of 65% (majority Black).
Best Public Preschools in Bulloch County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Brooklet Elementary School
(Math: 73% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
600 W Lane St
Brooklet, GA 30415
(912) 842-8300
Brooklet, GA 30415
(912) 842-8300
Gr: PK-5 | 801 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
Rank: #22.
Nevils Elementary School
(Math: 59% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
8438 Nevils Groveland Rd
Statesboro, GA 30458
(912) 842-8320
Statesboro, GA 30458
(912) 842-8320
Gr: PK-5 | 453 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 26%
Rank: #33.
Portal Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
328 Grady St S
Portal, GA 30450
(912) 842-8340
Portal, GA 30450
(912) 842-8340
Gr: PK-5 | 430 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 40%
Rank: #44.
Julia P. Bryant Elementary School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
421 W Main St
Statesboro, GA 30458
(912) 212-8680
Statesboro, GA 30458
(912) 212-8680
Gr: PK-5 | 731 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 59%
Rank: #55.
Sallie Zetterower Elementary School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1200 Cawana Rd
Statesboro, GA 30461
(912) 212-8800
Statesboro, GA 30461
(912) 212-8800
Gr: PK-5 | 756 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 72%
Rank: #66.
Mill Creek Elementary School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
239 Beasley Rd
Statesboro, GA 30461
(912) 212-8780
Statesboro, GA 30461
(912) 212-8780
Gr: PK-5 | 580 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 77%
Rank: #77.
Stilson Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
15569 Ga Highway 119
Brooklet, GA 30415
(912) 842-8480
Brooklet, GA 30415
(912) 842-8480
Gr: PK-5 | 453 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Rank: #88.
Mattie Lively Elementary School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 20%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
204 Debbie Dr
Statesboro, GA 30458
(912) 212-8760
Statesboro, GA 30458
(912) 212-8760
Gr: PK-5 | 608 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 66%
Rank: #99.
Langston Chapel Elementary School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 20%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
150 Langston Chapel Rd
Statesboro, GA 30458
(912) 212-8700
Statesboro, GA 30458
(912) 212-8700
Gr: PK-5 | 647 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 82%
Bulloch County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Bulloch County Educational Opportunities Program (Closed 2012)
Alternative School
150 Williams Rd
Statesboro, GA 30458
(912) 764-6201
Statesboro, GA 30458
(912) 764-6201
Cedarwood Psychoeducational Program (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
Landrum Box 8159 Georgia South
Statesboro, GA 30460
(912) 739-8888
Statesboro, GA 30460
(912) 739-8888
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in Bulloch County, GA?
The top-ranked public preschools in Bulloch County, GA include Brooklet Elementary School, Nevils Elementary School and Portal Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Bulloch County?
9 public preschools are located in Bulloch County.
What is the racial composition of students in Bulloch County?
Bulloch County public preschools minority enrollment is 53% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Georgia public preschools average of 65% (majority Black).
Which public preschools in Bulloch County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public preschools in Bulloch County include: Stilson Elementary School vs. Brooklet Elementary School, Nevils Elementary School vs. Brooklet Elementary School, Portal Elementary School vs. Julia P. Bryant Elementary School
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