For the 2025 school year, there are 10 public preschools serving 7,493 students in Mcdonough, GA.
The top ranked public preschools in Mcdonough, GA are East Lake Elementary School, Timber Ridge Elementary School and Ola Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Mcdonough, GA public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 31% (versus the Georgia public pre school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 31% (versus the 39% statewide average). Pre schools in Mcdonough have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Georgia public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 83% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Georgia public preschool average of 65% (majority Black).
Best Public Preschools in Mcdonough, GA (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
East Lake Elementary School
(Math: 59% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
199 E Lake Rd
Mcdonough, GA 30252
(678) 583-8947
Mcdonough, GA 30252
(678) 583-8947
Grades: PK-5
| 695 students
Rank: #22.
Timber Ridge Elementary School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
2825 Highway 20 E
Mcdonough, GA 30252
(770) 288-3237
Mcdonough, GA 30252
(770) 288-3237
Grades: PK-5
| 763 students
Rank: #33.
Ola Elementary School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
278 N Ola Rd
Mcdonough, GA 30252
(770) 957-5777
Mcdonough, GA 30252
(770) 957-5777
Grades: PK-5
| 889 students
Rank: #44.
Rock Spring Elementary School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1550 Stroud Rd
Mcdonough, GA 30252
(770) 957-6851
Mcdonough, GA 30252
(770) 957-6851
Grades: PK-5
| 704 students
Rank: #55.
Hickory Flat Elementary School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
841 Brannan Rd
Mcdonough, GA 30253
(770) 898-0107
Mcdonough, GA 30253
(770) 898-0107
Grades: PK-5
| 560 students
Rank: #66.
Flippen Elementary School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 23%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
425 Peach Dr
Mcdonough, GA 30253
(770) 954-3522
Mcdonough, GA 30253
(770) 954-3522
Grades: PK-5
| 585 students
Rank: #77.
Walnut Creek Elementary School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 25%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
3535 Mcdonough Pkwy
Mcdonough, GA 30253
(770) 288-8561
Mcdonough, GA 30253
(770) 288-8561
Grades: PK-5
| 753 students
Rank: #88.
Wesley Lakes Elementary School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 23%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
685 Mcdonough Pkwy
Mcdonough, GA 30253
(770) 914-1889
Mcdonough, GA 30253
(770) 914-1889
Grades: PK-5
| 787 students
Rank: #99.
Oakland Elementary School
(Math: 14% | Reading: 19%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
551 Highway 81 W
Mcdonough, GA 30253
(770) 954-1901
Mcdonough, GA 30253
(770) 954-1901
Grades: PK-5
| 924 students
Rank: #1010.
Tussahaw Elementary School
(Math: 13% | Reading: 18%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
225 Coan Dr
Mcdonough, GA 30252
(770) 957-0164
Mcdonough, GA 30252
(770) 957-0164
Grades: PK-5
| 833 students
Mcdonough, Georgia Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
120 East Lake Rd
Mcdonough, GA 30252
(678) 583-8856
Mcdonough, GA 30252
(678) 583-8856
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
330 Tomlinson St
Mcdonough, GA 30253
(770) 957-4101
Mcdonough, GA 30253
(770) 957-4101
Grades: PK-5
| 490 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in Mcdonough, GA?
The top ranked public preschools in Mcdonough, GA include East Lake Elementary School, Timber Ridge Elementary School and Ola Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Mcdonough?
10 public preschools are located in Mcdonough.
What is the racial composition of students in Mcdonough?
Mcdonough public preschools minority enrollment is 83% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Georgia public preschools average of 65% (majority Black).
Which public preschools in Mcdonough are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public preschools in Mcdonough include: Timber Ridge Elementary School vs. East Lake Elementary School, Wesley Lakes Elementary School vs. Walnut Creek Elementary School, Tussahaw Elementary School vs. Timber Ridge Elementary School
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