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Best Polk County ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Preschools (2025)

For the 2025 school year, there are 8 public preschools serving 4,374 students in Polk County, GA.
The top ranked public preschools in Polk County, GA are Sara M. Ragsdale Elementary School, Eastside Elementary School and Cherokee Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Polk County, GA public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 31% (versus the Georgia public pre school average of 43%), and reading proficiency score of 32% (versus the 39% statewide average). Pre schools in Polk County have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Georgia public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 43% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Georgia public preschool average of 65% (majority Black).

Best ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Preschools in Polk County (2025)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Sara M. Ragsdale Elementary School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
528 Holly Springs Rd
Rockmart, GA 30153
(770) 443-2140
Gr: PK-5 | 648 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 31%
Rank: #22.
Eastside Elementary School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
425 Prospect Rd
Rockmart, GA 30153
(770) 684-5335
Gr: PK-5 | 771 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
Rank: #33.
Cherokee Elementary School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
191 Evergreen Ln
Cedartown, GA 30125
(770) 748-5614
Gr: PK-5 | 597 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 53%
Rank: #44.
Westside Elementary School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
51 Frank Lott Dr
Cedartown, GA 30125
(770) 748-0831
Gr: PK-5 | 610 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 55%
Rank: #55.
Youngs Grove Elementary School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
601 Wooten Rd
Cedartown, GA 30125
(770) 748-3821
Gr: PK-5 | 511 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 42%
Rank: #66.
Northside Elementary School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 23%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
100 N Philpot St
Cedartown, GA 30125
(770) 748-4932
Gr: PK-5 | 509 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 69%
Rank: #77.
Van Wert Elementary School
(Math: 16% | Reading: 24%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
370 Atlanta Hwy
Rockmart, GA 30153
(770) 684-2237
Gr: PK-5 | 687 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 41%
Rank: #88.
Harpst Academy
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
740 Fletcher St
Cedartown, GA 30125
(770) 748-1500
Gr: PK-12 | 41 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 46%
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Polk County ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Quick Facts
Elm Street Middle School (Closed 2008)
100 Morgan Valley Road
Rockmart, GA 30153
(770) 684-3151
Gr: 6-8 | 640 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
Euharlee Kindergarten (Closed 2010)
120 Gordon Street
Rockmart, GA 30153
(770) 748-3821
Gr: PK-K | 310 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Goodyear Elementary School (Closed 2010)
510 Piedmont Avenue
Rockmart, GA 30153
(770) 684-6924
Gr: PK-5 | 528 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 32%
Inner Harbour - The Springs High School (Closed 2009)
2172 Vinson Mountian Road
Rockmart, GA 30153
(770) 748-3821
Gr: 7-12 | 32 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 61%
Polk Crossroads Academy (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
330 West Avenue
Cedartown, GA 30125
(770) 748-3821

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public preschools in Polk County, GA?
The top ranked public preschools in Polk County, GA include Sara M. Ragsdale Elementary School, Eastside Elementary School and Cherokee Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Polk County?
8 public preschools are located in Polk County.
What is the racial composition of students in Polk County?
Polk County public preschools minority enrollment is 43% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Georgia public preschools average of 65% (majority Black).
Which public preschools in Polk County are often viewed compared to one another?

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