For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public preschools serving 1,146 students in Hartwell, GA.
The top ranked public preschools in Hartwell, GA are South Hart Elementary School and Hartwell Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Hartwell, GA public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 38% (versus the Georgia public pre school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 39% (versus the 39% statewide average). Pre schools in Hartwell have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Georgia public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 47% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Georgia public preschool average of 65% (majority Black).
Best Public Preschools in Hartwell, GA (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
South Hart Elementary School
(Math: 49% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
121 E & M Dairy Rd
Hartwell, GA 30643
(706) 856-7383
Hartwell, GA 30643
(706) 856-7383
Grades: PK-5
| 581 students
Rank: #22.
Hartwell Elementary School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
147 S College Ave
Hartwell, GA 30643
(706) 376-4425
Hartwell, GA 30643
(706) 376-4425
Grades: PK-5
| 565 students
Hartwell, Georgia 51爆料s (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Hart County Academy (Closed 2014)
Alternative School
59 Fifth St
Hartwell, GA 30643
(706) 856-7241
Hartwell, GA 30643
(706) 856-7241
Grades: 7-11
| 27 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in Hartwell, GA?
The top ranked public preschools in Hartwell, GA include South Hart Elementary School and Hartwell Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Hartwell?
2 public preschools are located in Hartwell.
What is the racial composition of students in Hartwell?
Hartwell public preschools minority enrollment is 47% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Georgia public preschools average of 65% (majority Black).
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