For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public preschool serving 451 students in 39842, GA.
The top-ranked public preschool in 39842, GA is Cooper-carver Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public preschool in zipcode 39842 have an average math proficiency score of 29% (versus the Georgia public pre school average of 43%), and reading proficiency score of 19% (versus the 39% statewide average). Pre schools in 39842, GA have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Georgia public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 95% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Georgia public preschool average of 65% (majority Black).
Best 39842, GA Public Preschools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Cooper-carver Elementary School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 19%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
455 Greenwave Blvd
Dawson, GA 39842
(229) 995-2843
Dawson, GA 39842
(229) 995-2843
Gr: PK-5 | 451 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
39842, Georgia Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
455 Greenwave Drive
Dawson, GA 39842
(229) 995-5451
Dawson, GA 39842
(229) 995-5451
Gr: 3-5 | 336 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1
201 Greenwave Blvd.
Dawson, GA 39842
(229) 995-2544
Dawson, GA 39842
(229) 995-2544
Gr: 6-12 | 830 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in 39842, GA?
The top-ranked public preschools in 39842, GA include Cooper-carver Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in 39842?
1 public preschools are located in 39842.
What is the racial composition of students in 39842?
39842 public preschools minority enrollment is 95% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Georgia public preschools average of 65% (majority Black).
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