For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public preschools serving 2,526 students in 30120, GA.
The top-ranked public preschools in 30120, GA are Mission Road Elementary School and Hamilton Crossing Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public preschools in zipcode 30120 have an average math proficiency score of 37% (versus the Georgia public pre school average of 43%), and reading proficiency score of 36% (versus the 39% statewide average). Pre schools in 30120, GA have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Georgia public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 47% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Georgia public preschool average of 65% (majority Black).
Best 30120, GA Public Preschools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Mission Road Elementary School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1100 Mission Rd Sw
Cartersville, GA 30120
(770) 606-5863
Cartersville, GA 30120
(770) 606-5863
Gr: PK-5 | 427 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 40%
Rank: #22.
Hamilton Crossing Elementary School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
116 Hamilton Crossing Rd Nw
Cartersville, GA 30120
(770) 606-5849
Cartersville, GA 30120
(770) 606-5849
Gr: PK-5 | 632 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 46%
Rank: n/an/a
200 Carter Grove Blvd
Cartersville, GA 30120
(770) 382-1733
Cartersville, GA 30120
(770) 382-1733
Gr: PK-3 | 1,467 student Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 50%
30120, Georgia Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Bartow Crossroads Academy (Closed 2011)
Alternative School
1675 Cassville Rd Nw
Cartersville, GA 30120
(770) 606-5800
Cartersville, GA 30120
(770) 606-5800
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in 30120, GA?
The top-ranked public preschools in 30120, GA include Mission Road Elementary School and Hamilton Crossing Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in 30120?
3 public preschools are located in 30120.
What is the racial composition of students in 30120?
30120 public preschools minority enrollment is 47% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Georgia public preschools average of 65% (majority Black).
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