For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public preschool serving 963 students in Waycross, GA.
The top-ranked public preschool in Waycross, GA is Wacona Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Waycross, GA public preschool have an average math proficiency score of 41% (versus the Georgia public pre school average of 43%), and reading proficiency score of 39% (versus the 39% statewide average). Pre schools in Waycross have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Georgia public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 42% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Georgia public preschool average of 65% (majority Black).
Best Public Preschools in Waycross, GA (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Wacona Elementary School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
3101 State St
Waycross, GA 31503
(912) 287-2362
Waycross, GA 31503
(912) 287-2362
Gr: PK-5 | 963 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 42%
Waycross, Georgia Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Harrell Psychoeducational Program (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
1310 Bailey St
Waycross, GA 31501
(912) 285-6151
Waycross, GA 31501
(912) 285-6151
Ware County Alternative School (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
950 New Mexico Avenue
Waycross, GA 31503
(912) 283-8656
Waycross, GA 31503
(912) 283-8656
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in Waycross, GA?
The top-ranked public preschools in Waycross, GA include Wacona Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Waycross?
1 public preschools are located in Waycross.
What is the racial composition of students in Waycross?
Waycross public preschools minority enrollment is 42% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Georgia public preschools average of 65% (majority Black).
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