For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public preschools serving 1,836 students in Hart County, GA.
The top ranked public preschools in Hart County, GA are South Hart Elementary School, North Hart Elementary School and Hartwell Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Hart County, GA public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 37% (versus the Georgia public pre school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 37% (versus the 39% statewide average). Pre schools in Hart County have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Georgia public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 39% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Georgia public preschool average of 65% (majority Black).
Best Public Preschools in Hart County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
South Hart Elementary School
(Math: 49% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
121 E & M Dairy Rd
Hartwell, GA 30643
(706) 856-7383
Hartwell, GA 30643
(706) 856-7383
Grades: PK-5
| 581 students
Rank: #22.
North Hart Elementary School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
124 Ankerich Rd
Bowersville, GA 30516
(706) 856-7369
Bowersville, GA 30516
(706) 856-7369
Grades: PK-5
| 690 students
Rank: #33.
Hartwell Elementary School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
147 S College Ave
Hartwell, GA 30643
(706) 376-4425
Hartwell, GA 30643
(706) 376-4425
Grades: PK-5
| 565 students
Hart County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Hart County Academy (Closed 2014)
Alternative School
59 Fifth St
Hartwell, GA 30643
(706) 856-7241
Hartwell, GA 30643
(706) 856-7241
Grades: 7-11
| 27 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in Hart County, GA?
The top ranked public preschools in Hart County, GA include South Hart Elementary School, North Hart Elementary School and Hartwell Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Hart County?
3 public preschools are located in Hart County.
What is the racial composition of students in Hart County?
Hart County public preschools minority enrollment is 39% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Georgia public preschools average of 65% (majority Black).
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