For the 2025 school year, there are 5 public preschools serving 3,621 students in Laurens County, GA.
The top ranked public preschools in Laurens County, GA are Northwest Laurens Elementary School, Southwest Laurens Elementary School and Susie Dasher. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Laurens County, GA public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 50% (versus the Georgia public pre school average of 43%), and reading proficiency score of 37% (versus the 39% statewide average). Pre schools in Laurens County have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Georgia public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 55% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Georgia public preschool average of 65% (majority Black).
Best Public Preschools in Laurens County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Northwest Laurens Elementary School
(Math: 61% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
3330 Us Highway 80 W
Dudley, GA 31022
(478) 676-3475
Dudley, GA 31022
(478) 676-3475
Grades: PK-5
| 908 students
Rank: #22.
Southwest Laurens Elementary School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1799 Ga Highway 117
Rentz, GA 31075
(478) 984-4276
Rentz, GA 31075
(478) 984-4276
Grades: PK-5
| 997 students
Rank: #33.
Susie Dasher
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
911 Martin Luther King Jr Dr
Dublin, GA 31021
(478) 353-8250
Dublin, GA 31021
(478) 353-8250
Grades: PK-4
| 527 students
Rank: #44.
Hillcrest Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 20%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1100 Edgewood Dr
Dublin, GA 31021
(478) 353-8200
Dublin, GA 31021
(478) 353-8200
Grades: PK-4
| 553 students
Rank: n/an/a
950 Us Highway 80 E
East Dublin, GA 31027
(478) 272-4440
East Dublin, GA 31027
(478) 272-4440
Grades: PK-2
| 636 students
Laurens County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
531 Graham St
Dublin, GA 31021
(478) 296-7401
Dublin, GA 31021
(478) 296-7401
Grades: 6-11
| 7 students
Crossroads Alternative (Closed 2012)
Alternative School
1046 Emily Currie Rd
Rentz, GA 31075
(478) 984-4253
Rentz, GA 31075
(478) 984-4253
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Dublin City Alternative School (Closed 2008)
Alternative School
210 East Johnson St
Dublin, GA 31021
(478) 277-4189
Dublin, GA 31021
(478) 277-4189
Grades: 6-12
| 31 students
200 South Drive
Dublin, GA 31021
(478) 277-9825
Dublin, GA 31021
(478) 277-9825
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Heart Of Georgia Psychoeducational Program (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
210 East Johnson St
Dublin, GA 31021
(912) 272-9220
Dublin, GA 31021
(912) 272-9220
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Hillcrest Center (Closed 2013)
Special Education School
1100 Edgewood Dr
Dublin, GA 31021
(478) 277-9833
Dublin, GA 31021
(478) 277-9833
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
1405 West Moore St
Dublin, GA 31021
(478) 277-9817
Dublin, GA 31021
(478) 277-9817
Grades: 4-5
| 440 students
717 Smith St
Dublin, GA 31021
(478) 353-8300
Dublin, GA 31021
(478) 353-8300
Grades: PK-5
| 416 students
338 West Laurens School Road
Dublin, GA 31021
(478) 272-1155
Dublin, GA 31021
(478) 272-1155
Grades: 9-12
| 1,131 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in Laurens County, GA?
The top ranked public preschools in Laurens County, GA include Northwest Laurens Elementary School, Southwest Laurens Elementary School and Susie Dasher.
How many public preschools are located in Laurens County?
5 public preschools are located in Laurens County.
What is the racial composition of students in Laurens County?
Laurens County public preschools minority enrollment is 55% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Georgia public preschools average of 65% (majority Black).
Which public preschools in Laurens County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public preschools in Laurens County include: Hillcrest Elementary School vs. Susie Dasher, Susie Dasher vs. Hillcrest Elementary School, Southwest Laurens Elementary School vs. Northwest Laurens Elementary School
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