For the 2026 school year, there are 6 public preschools serving 2,593 students in 31794, GA.
The top-ranked public preschools in 31794, GA are Len Lastinger Elementary School, G. O. Bailey Elementary School and Charles Spencer Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public preschools in zipcode 31794 have an average math proficiency score of 37% (versus the Georgia public pre school average of 43%), and reading proficiency score of 34% (versus the 39% statewide average). Pre schools in 31794, GA have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Georgia public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 68% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Georgia public preschool average of 65% (majority Black).
Best 31794, GA Public Preschools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Len Lastinger Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1210 Lake Dr
Tifton, GA 31794
(229) 387-2420
Tifton, GA 31794
(229) 387-2420
Gr: PK-5 | 450 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 57%
Rank: #22.
G. O. Bailey Elementary School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1430 Newton Dr
Tifton, GA 31794
(229) 387-2415
Tifton, GA 31794
(229) 387-2415
Gr: PK-5 | 549 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 66%
Rank: #33.
Charles Spencer Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
65 Tifton Eldorado Rd
Tifton, GA 31794
(229) 387-2430
Tifton, GA 31794
(229) 387-2430
Gr: PK-5 | 397 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 67%
Rank: #44.
J. T. Reddick Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
404 Martin Luther King Jr Dr
Tifton, GA 31794
(229) 387-2435
Tifton, GA 31794
(229) 387-2435
Gr: PK-5 | 344 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 72%
Rank: #55.
Matt Wilson Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
510 17th St W
Tifton, GA 31794
(229) 387-2440
Tifton, GA 31794
(229) 387-2440
Gr: PK-5 | 408 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 74%
Rank: #66.
Northside Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1815 Chesnutt Ave
Tifton, GA 31794
(229) 387-2425
Tifton, GA 31794
(229) 387-2425
Gr: PK-5 | 445 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 75%
31794, Georgia Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Tift County Prek Center (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
506 12th St West
Tifton, GA 31794
(229) 387-2455
Tifton, GA 31794
(229) 387-2455
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in 31794, GA?
The top-ranked public preschools in 31794, GA include Len Lastinger Elementary School, G. O. Bailey Elementary School and Charles Spencer Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in 31794?
6 public preschools are located in 31794.
What is the racial composition of students in 31794?
31794 public preschools minority enrollment is 68% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Georgia public preschools average of 65% (majority Black).
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