For the 2025 school year, there is 1 public preschool serving 993 students in Candler County, GA.
The top ranked public preschool in Candler County, GA is Metter Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Candler County, GA public preschool have an average math proficiency score of 32% (versus the Georgia public pre school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 23% (versus the 39% statewide average). Pre schools in Candler County have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Georgia public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 52% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Georgia public preschool average of 65% (majority Black).
Best Public Preschools in Candler County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Metter Elementary School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 23%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
33661 Ga Highway 129 S
Metter, GA 30439
(912) 685-5050
Metter, GA 30439
(912) 685-5050
Grades: PK-5
| 993 students
Candler County 九游体育s (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Candler County Board Of Education (Closed 2008)
Alternative School
210 South College St
Metter, GA 30439
(912) 685-5713
Metter, GA 30439
(912) 685-5713
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
33661 Ga Highway 129 S
Metter, GA 30439
(912) 685-7400
Metter, GA 30439
(912) 685-7400
Grades: 3-5
| 498 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in Candler County, GA?
The top ranked public preschools in Candler County, GA include Metter Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Candler County?
1 public preschools are located in Candler County.
What is the racial composition of students in Candler County?
Candler County public preschools minority enrollment is 52% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Georgia public preschools average of 65% (majority Black).
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