For the 2025 school year, there is 1 public preschool serving 837 students in Lanier County, GA.
The top ranked public preschool in Lanier County, GA is Lanier County Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Lanier County, GA public preschool have an average math proficiency score of 42% (versus the Georgia public pre school average of 43%), and reading proficiency score of 43% (versus the 39% statewide average). Pre schools in Lanier County have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Georgia public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 41% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Georgia public preschool average of 65% (majority Black).
Best Public Preschools in Lanier County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Lanier County Elementary School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
92 S Valdosta Rd
Lakeland, GA 31635
(229) 482-3870
Lakeland, GA 31635
(229) 482-3870
Gr: PK-5 | 837 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 41%
Lanier County 51±¬ÁÏs (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Crossroads Alternative School (Closed 2008)
Alternative School
325 West Patten St
Lakeland, GA 31635
(229) 482-3868
Lakeland, GA 31635
(229) 482-3868
28 S Valdosta Rd
Lakeland, GA 31635
(229) 482-3580
Lakeland, GA 31635
(229) 482-3580
Gr: PK-2 | 498 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 36%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in Lanier County, GA?
The top ranked public preschools in Lanier County, GA include Lanier County Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Lanier County?
1 public preschools are located in Lanier County.
What is the racial composition of students in Lanier County?
Lanier County public preschools minority enrollment is 41% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Georgia public preschools average of 65% (majority Black).
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