For the 2025 school year, there are 7 public preschools serving 3,890 students in 30236, GA.
The top ranked public preschools in 30236, GA are Kay R Pace Elementary School Of The Arts, Arnold Elementary School and Kilpatrick Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø preschools in zipcode 30236 have an average math proficiency score of 18% (versus the Georgia public pre school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 22% (versus the 39% statewide average). Pre schools in 30236, GA have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Georgia public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Georgia public preschool average of 65% (majority Black).
Best 30236, GA ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Preschools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Kay R Pace Elementary School Of The Arts
(Math: 35% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1821 Walt Stephens Rd
Jonesboro, GA 30236
(678) 479-0101
Jonesboro, GA 30236
(678) 479-0101
Grades: PK-5
| 512 students
Rank: #22.
Arnold Elementary School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
216 Stockbridge Rd
Jonesboro, GA 30236
(770) 473-2800
Jonesboro, GA 30236
(770) 473-2800
Grades: PK-5
| 439 students
Rank: #33.
Kilpatrick Elementary School
(Math: 16% | Reading: 18%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
7534 Tara Rd
Jonesboro, GA 30236
(770) 473-2790
Jonesboro, GA 30236
(770) 473-2790
Grades: PK-5
| 598 students
Rank: #44.
James Jackson Elementary School
(Math: 12% | Reading: 17%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
7711 Mount Zion Blvd
Jonesboro, GA 30236
(678) 610-4401
Jonesboro, GA 30236
(678) 610-4401
Grades: PK-5
| 652 students
Rank: #55.
Suder Elementary School
(Math: 6% | Reading: 16%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1400 Lake Jodeco Rd
Jonesboro, GA 30236
(770) 473-2820
Jonesboro, GA 30236
(770) 473-2820
Grades: PK-5
| 573 students
Rank: #66.
Lee Street Elementary School
(Math: 5% | Reading: 8%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
178 Lee St
Jonesboro, GA 30236
(770) 473-2815
Jonesboro, GA 30236
(770) 473-2815
Grades: PK-5
| 534 students
Rank: n/an/a
2920 Mount Zion Rd
Jonesboro, GA 30236
(770) 473-2700
Jonesboro, GA 30236
(770) 473-2700
Grades: PK-2
| 582 students
30236, Georgia ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Clayton County Alternative Center (Closed 2012)
Alternative School
1098 5th Ave
Jonesboro, GA 30236
(770) 473-2865
Jonesboro, GA 30236
(770) 473-2865
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Clayton County Open Campuscareer Academy (Closed 2007)
Alternative School
137 Spring St
Jonesboro, GA 30236
(770) 515-7601
Jonesboro, GA 30236
(770) 515-7601
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Flint River School (Closed 2011)
Special Education School
9540 Tara Blvd
Jonesboro, GA 30236
(770) 472-8473
Jonesboro, GA 30236
(770) 472-8473
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Worktec (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
221 Stockbridge Rd
Jonesboro, GA 30236
(770) 473-2840
Jonesboro, GA 30236
(770) 473-2840
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in 30236, GA?
The top ranked public preschools in 30236, GA include Kay R Pace Elementary School Of The Arts, Arnold Elementary School and Kilpatrick Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in 30236?
7 public preschools are located in 30236.
What is the racial composition of students in 30236?
30236 public preschools minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Georgia public preschools average of 65% (majority Black).
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