For the 2026 school year, there are 13 public preschools serving 8,481 students in Covington, GA.
The top-ranked public preschools in Covington, GA are Newton County Theme School At Ficquett, Walnut Grove Elementary School and East Newton Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Covington, GA public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 28% (versus the Georgia public pre school average of 43%), and reading proficiency score of 31% (versus the 39% statewide average). Pre schools in Covington have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Georgia public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 75% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Georgia public preschool average of 65% (majority Black).
Best Public Preschools in Covington, GA (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Newton County Theme School At Ficquett
(Math: 53% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
2207 Williams St Ne
Covington, GA 30014
(770) 786-2636
Covington, GA 30014
(770) 786-2636
Gr: PK-8 | 1,025 student Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 59%
Rank: #22.
Walnut Grove Elementary School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
460 Highway 81 S
Covington, GA 30014
(770) 784-0023
Covington, GA 30014
(770) 784-0023
Gr: PK-5 | 728 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
Rank: #33.
East Newton Elementary School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
2286 Dixie Rd
Covington, GA 30014
(770) 784-2973
Covington, GA 30014
(770) 784-2973
Gr: PK-5 | 578 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 57%
Rank: #44.
Oak Hill Elementary School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
6243 Highway 212
Covington, GA 30016
(770) 385-6906
Covington, GA 30016
(770) 385-6906
Gr: PK-5 | 642 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 81%
Rank: #55.
West Newton Elementary School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 25%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
13387 Brown Bridge Rd
Covington, GA 30016
(770) 385-6472
Covington, GA 30016
(770) 385-6472
Gr: PK-5 | 650 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #66.
Middle Ridge Elementary School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
11649 Covington By Pass Rd
Covington, GA 30014
(770) 385-6463
Covington, GA 30014
(770) 385-6463
Gr: PK-5 | 593 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 84%
Rank: #77.
Heard-mixon Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
14110 Highway 36
Covington, GA 30014
(770) 784-2980
Covington, GA 30014
(770) 784-2980
Gr: PK-5 | 439 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 68%
Rank: #88.
Live Oak Elementary School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 19%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
500 Kirkland Rd
Covington, GA 30016
(678) 625-6654
Covington, GA 30016
(678) 625-6654
Gr: PK-5 | 922 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #99.
Rocky Plains Elementary School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 18%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
5300 Highway 162 S
Covington, GA 30016
(770) 784-4987
Covington, GA 30016
(770) 784-4987
Gr: PK-5 | 619 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 65%
Rank: #1010.
Fairview Elementary School
(Math: 16% | Reading: 19%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
3325 Fairview Rd
Covington, GA 30016
(770) 784-2959
Covington, GA 30016
(770) 784-2959
Gr: PK-5 | 597 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 87%
Rank: #1111.
Livingston Elementary School
(Math: 13% | Reading: 19%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
3657 Highway 81 S
Covington, GA 30016
(770) 784-2930
Covington, GA 30016
(770) 784-2930
Gr: PK-5 | 420 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 91%
Rank: #1212.
South Salem Elementary School
(Math: 14% | Reading: 17%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
5335 Salem Rd
Covington, GA 30016
(770) 787-1330
Covington, GA 30016
(770) 787-1330
Gr: PK-5 | 848 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 86%
Rank: #1313.
Porterdale Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
45 Ram Dr
Covington, GA 30014
(770) 784-2928
Covington, GA 30014
(770) 784-2928
Gr: PK-5 | 420 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
Covington, Georgia Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Challenge Charter Academy (Closed 2014)
Charter School
8134 Geiger St Nw
Covington, GA 30014
(770) 784-9310
Covington, GA 30014
(770) 784-9310
Gr: 6-12 | 105 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 76%
Crossroads Psychodeucational Program (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
2109 Newton Dr Ne
Covington, GA 30014
(770) 467-6600
Covington, GA 30014
(770) 467-6600
Crossroads Psychoed Center (Closed 2011)
Alternative School
2109 Newton Dr
Covington, GA 30014
(770) 787-1330
Covington, GA 30014
(770) 787-1330
Newton College And Career Academy (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
144 Ram Dr
Covington, GA 30014
(678) 625-6769
Covington, GA 30014
(678) 625-6769
396 Elks Club Rd
Covington, GA 30014
(770) 783-9310
Covington, GA 30014
(770) 783-9310
Gr: 7-11
Project Adventure, Inc. (Closed 2008)
Alternative School
396 Elks Club Road
Covington, GA 30014
(770) 784-9310
Covington, GA 30014
(770) 784-9310
Sharp Learning Center #3 (Closed 2012)
Alternative School
3135 Newton Dr Ne
Covington, GA 30014
(770) 787-3010
Covington, GA 30014
(770) 787-3010
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in Covington, GA?
The top-ranked public preschools in Covington, GA include Newton County Theme School At Ficquett, Walnut Grove Elementary School and East Newton Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Covington?
13 public preschools are located in Covington.
What is the racial composition of students in Covington?
Covington public preschools minority enrollment is 75% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Georgia public preschools average of 65% (majority Black).
Which public preschools in Covington are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public preschools in Covington include: Porterdale Elementary School vs. Live Oak Elementary School, Middle Ridge Elementary School vs. Walnut Grove Elementary School, West Newton Elementary School vs. South Salem Elementary School
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