For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public preschools serving 2,163 students in Jefferson, GA. The top ranked public preschool in Jefferson, GA is Gum Springs Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Jefferson, GA public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 51% (versus the Georgia public pre school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 42% (versus the 39% statewide average). Pre schools in Jefferson have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Georgia public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 25% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Georgia public preschool average of 65% (majority Black).
Best Public Preschools in Jefferson, GA (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Gum Springs Elementary School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
600 Gum Springs Church Rd
Jefferson, GA 30549
(706) 654-5580
Jefferson, GA 30549
(706) 654-5580
Grades: PK-5
| 1,181 students
Rank: n/an/a
415 Hoschton St
Jefferson, GA 30549
(706) 367-8242
Jefferson, GA 30549
(706) 367-8242
Grades: PK-2
| 982 students
Jefferson, Georgia Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Jackson County Crossroads (Closed 2008)
Alternative School
441 Gordon St
Jefferson, GA 30549
(706) 367-2341
Jefferson, GA 30549
(706) 367-2341
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Regional Evening Alternative School (Closed 2011)
Alternative School
441 Gordon St
Jefferson, GA 30549
(706) 367-2341
Jefferson, GA 30549
(706) 367-2341
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in Jefferson, GA?
The top ranked public preschools in Jefferson, GA include Gum Springs Elementary School. Jefferson has one of the highest concentrations of top ranked public schools in Georgia.
How many public preschools are located in Jefferson?
2 public preschools are located in Jefferson.
What is the racial composition of students in Jefferson?
Jefferson public preschools minority enrollment is 25% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Georgia public preschools average of 65% (majority Black).
Which public preschools in Jefferson are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public preschools in Jefferson include: Jefferson Elementary School vs. Gum Springs Elementary School
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