For the 2025 school year, there are 9 public preschools serving 4,713 students in Camden County, GA.
The top ranked public preschools in Camden County, GA are Mary Lee Clark Elementary School, Woodbine Elementary School and Sugarmill Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Camden County, GA public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 59% (versus the Georgia public pre school average of 43%), and reading proficiency score of 56% (versus the 39% statewide average). Pre schools in Camden County have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 10% of Georgia public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 42% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Georgia public preschool average of 65% (majority Black).
Best ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Preschools in Camden County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Mary Lee Clark Elementary School
(Math: 69% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
2900 Mickler Dr
Saint Marys, GA 31558
(912) 882-4373
Saint Marys, GA 31558
(912) 882-4373
Gr: PK-5 | 455 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 44%
Rank: #22.
Woodbine Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
495 Broadwood Dr
Woodbine, GA 31569
(912) 576-5245
Woodbine, GA 31569
(912) 576-5245
Gr: PK-5 | 362 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 33%
Rank: #33.
Sugarmill Elementary School
(Math: 63% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
2885 Winding Rd
Saint Marys, GA 31558
(912) 882-8191
Saint Marys, GA 31558
(912) 882-8191
Gr: PK-5 | 661 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 42%
Rank: #44.
Kingsland Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
900 W King Ave
Kingsland, GA 31548
(912) 729-5246
Kingsland, GA 31548
(912) 729-5246
Gr: PK-5 | 368 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 36%
Rank: #55.
Matilda Harris Elementary School
(Math: 61% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1100 Lake Boulevard
Kingsland, GA 31548
(912) 729-2940
Kingsland, GA 31548
(912) 729-2940
Gr: PK-5 | 682 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 46%
Rank: #66.
Mamie Lou Gross Elementary School
(Math: 55% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
277 Roberts Path
Woodbine, GA 31569
(912) 576-4800
Woodbine, GA 31569
(912) 576-4800
Gr: PK-5 | 463 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 48%
Rank: #77.
Saint Marys Elementary School
(Math: 58% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
600 Osborne St
Saint Marys, GA 31558
(912) 882-4839
Saint Marys, GA 31558
(912) 882-4839
Gr: PK-5 | 580 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 37%
Rank: #88.
Crooked River Elementary School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
3570 Charlie Smith Sr Hwy
Saint Marys, GA 31558
(912) 673-6995
Saint Marys, GA 31558
(912) 673-6995
Gr: PK-5 | 603 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 43%
Rank: #99.
David L Rainer Elementary School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
850 May Creek Dr
Kingsland, GA 31548
(912) 729-9071
Kingsland, GA 31548
(912) 729-9071
Gr: PK-5 | 539 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 49%
Camden County ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Camden County Alternative School (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
6300 Laurel Island Parkway
Kingsland, GA 31548
(912) 729-5687
Kingsland, GA 31548
(912) 729-5687
Coastal Academy Psychoeducational Program (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
311 South East Street, P. O. B
Kingsland, GA 31548
(912) 729-8390
Kingsland, GA 31548
(912) 729-8390
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in Camden County, GA?
The top ranked public preschools in Camden County, GA include Mary Lee Clark Elementary School, Woodbine Elementary School and Sugarmill Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Camden County?
9 public preschools are located in Camden County.
What is the racial composition of students in Camden County?
Camden County public preschools minority enrollment is 42% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Georgia public preschools average of 65% (majority Black).
Which public preschools in Camden County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public preschools in Camden County include: Crooked River Elementary School vs. Sugarmill Elementary School, Mamie Lou Gross Elementary School vs. David L Rainer Elementary School, Mary Lee Clark Elementary School vs. Sugarmill Elementary School
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