For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public preschools serving 2,109 students in Thomas County, GA.
The top-ranked public preschools in Thomas County, GA are Jerger Elementary School, Scott Elementary School and Harper Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Thomas County, GA public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 41% (versus the Georgia public pre school average of 43%), and reading proficiency score of 39% (versus the 39% statewide average). Pre schools in Thomas County have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Georgia public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 58% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Georgia public preschool average of 65% (majority Black).
Best Public Preschools in Thomas County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Jerger Elementary School
(Math: 65% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
1006 S Broad St
Thomasville, GA 31792
(229) 225-2625
Thomasville, GA 31792
(229) 225-2625
Gr: PK-5 | 740 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 37%
Rank: #22.
Scott Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
100 N Hansell St
Thomasville, GA 31792
(229) 225-2631
Thomasville, GA 31792
(229) 225-2631
Gr: PK-5 | 324 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #33.
Harper Elementary School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 6-9%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
520 Fletcher St
Thomasville, GA 31792
(229) 225-2622
Thomasville, GA 31792
(229) 225-2622
Gr: PK-5 | 314 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: n/an/a
4687 Us Highway 84 Byp W
Thomasville, GA 31792
(229) 225-3908
Thomasville, GA 31792
(229) 225-3908
Gr: PK-K | 731 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 46%
Thomas County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
201 Chatham Drive
Thomasville, GA 31792
(229) 225-2611
Thomasville, GA 31792
(229) 225-2611
Gr: PK | 205 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 58%
Exalt Alternative School Program (Closed 2008)
Alternative School
915 Lester St
Thomasville, GA 31792
(229) 225-2634
Thomasville, GA 31792
(229) 225-2634
Pathways Educational Program (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
208 North Pinetree Blvd
Thomasville, GA 31792
(229) 225-3910
Thomasville, GA 31792
(229) 225-3910
Southwest Georgia Psychoeducational Program (Closed 2011)
Alternative School
915 East Jackson St
Thomasville, GA 31792
(912) 225-3910
Thomasville, GA 31792
(912) 225-3910
Thomasville City Performance Center (Closed 2008)
Alternative School
315 South Hansell St
Thomasville, GA 31792
(229) 225-2687
Thomasville, GA 31792
(229) 225-2687
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in Thomas County, GA?
The top-ranked public preschools in Thomas County, GA include Jerger Elementary School, Scott Elementary School and Harper Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Thomas County?
4 public preschools are located in Thomas County.
What is the racial composition of students in Thomas County?
Thomas County public preschools minority enrollment is 58% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Georgia public preschools average of 65% (majority Black).
Which public preschools in Thomas County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public preschools in Thomas County include: Hand In Hand Primary vs. Jerger Elementary School, Harper Elementary School vs. Jerger Elementary School, Harper Elementary School vs. Scott Elementary School
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