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Best Jonesboro Public Preschools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 10 public preschools serving 5,821 students in Jonesboro, GA.
The top-ranked public preschools in Jonesboro, 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.
Jonesboro, GA public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 24% (versus the Georgia public pre school average of 43%), and reading proficiency score of 20% (versus the 39% statewide average). Pre schools in Jonesboro 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 Public Preschools in Jonesboro, GA (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Kay R Pace Elementary School Of The Arts
(Math: 44% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
1821 Walt Stephens Rd
Jonesboro, GA 30236
(678) 479-0101
Gr: PK-5 | 512 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #22.
Arnold Elementary School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
216 Stockbridge Rd
Jonesboro, GA 30236
(770) 473-2800
Gr: PK-5 | 439 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #33.
Kilpatrick Elementary School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 18%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
7534 Tara Rd
Jonesboro, GA 30236
(770) 473-2790
Gr: PK-5 | 598 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #44.
Swint Elementary School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 22%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
500 Highway 138 W
Jonesboro, GA 30238
(770) 473-2780
Gr: PK-5 | 581 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #55.
Brown Elementary School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 20%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
9771 Poston Rd
Jonesboro, GA 30238
(770) 473-2785
Gr: PK-5 | 671 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1
Rank: #66.
James Jackson Elementary School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 17%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
7711 Mount Zion Blvd
Jonesboro, GA 30236
(678) 610-4401
Gr: PK-5 | 652 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #77.
Suder Elementary School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 16%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
1400 Lake Jodeco Rd
Jonesboro, GA 30236
(770) 473-2820
Gr: PK-5 | 573 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #88.
Callaway Elementary School
(Math: 15% | Reading: 13%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
120 Oriole Dr
Jonesboro, GA 30238
(678) 479-2600
Gr: PK-5 | 679 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1
Rank: #99.
Lee Street Elementary School
(Math: 9% | Reading: 8%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
178 Lee St
Jonesboro, GA 30236
(770) 473-2815
Gr: PK-5 | 534 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: n/an/a
Mount Zion Primary
2920 Mount Zion Rd
Jonesboro, GA 30236
(770) 473-2700
Gr: PK-2 | 582 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
[+] Show Closed Public Schools in Jonesboro, Georgia

Jonesboro, Georgia Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Quick Facts
Clayton County Alternative Center (Closed 2012)
Alternative School
1098 5th Ave
Jonesboro, GA 30236
(770) 473-2865
Clayton County Open Campuscareer Academy (Closed 2007)
Alternative School
137 Spring St
Jonesboro, GA 30236
(770) 515-7601
Flint River School (Closed 2011)
Special Education School
9540 Tara Blvd
Jonesboro, GA 30236
(770) 472-8473
Worktec (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
221 Stockbridge Rd
Jonesboro, GA 30236
(770) 473-2840

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public preschools in Jonesboro, GA?
The top-ranked public preschools in Jonesboro, GA include Kay R Pace Elementary School Of The Arts, Arnold Elementary School and Kilpatrick Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Jonesboro?
10 public preschools are located in Jonesboro.
What is the racial composition of students in Jonesboro?
Jonesboro 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).
Which public preschools in Jonesboro are often viewed compared to one another?

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