For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public preschools serving 1,805 students in Clarkston, GA.
The top-ranked public preschools in Clarkston, GA are Indian Creek Elementary School, Jolly Elementary School and Atlanta Area School For The Deaf. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Clarkston, GA public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 18% (versus the Georgia public pre school average of 43%), and reading proficiency score of 17% (versus the 39% statewide average). Pre schools in Clarkston have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Georgia public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 90% of the student body (majority Asian and Black), which is more than the Georgia public preschool average of 65% (majority Black).
Best Public Preschools in Clarkston, GA (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Indian Creek Elementary School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 21%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
724 N Indian Creek Dr
Clarkston, GA 30021
(678) 676-5702
Clarkston, GA 30021
(678) 676-5702
Gr: PK-5 | 871 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 91%
Rank: #22.
Jolly Elementary School
(Math: 14% | Reading: 15%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1070 Otello Ave
Clarkston, GA 30021
(678) 676-5802
Clarkston, GA 30021
(678) 676-5802
Gr: PK-5 | 808 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 89%
Rank: #33.
Atlanta Area School For The Deaf
Special Education School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: ≤5%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
890 N Indian Creek Dr
Clarkston, GA 30021
(404) 298-4868
Clarkston, GA 30021
(404) 298-4868
Gr: PK-12 | 126 students Student-teacher ratio: 4:1 Minority enrollment: 87%
Clarkston, Georgia Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Atlanta Area School For The Deaf (Closed 2021)
Special Education School
890 N Indian Creek Dr
Clarkston, GA 30021
(404) 298-4868
Clarkston, GA 30021
(404) 298-4868
Gr: PK-12 | 173 students Student-teacher ratio: 4:1 Minority enrollment: 84%
Dekalb Alternative Night School (Closed 2013)
Alternative School
955 North Indian Creek Dr
Clarkston, GA 30021
(678) 676-2876
Clarkston, GA 30021
(678) 676-2876
Gr: 9-12 | 81 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Dekalb Truancy School (Closed 2011)
Alternative School
955 North Indian Creek Dr
Clarkston, GA 30021
(678) 676-2872
Clarkston, GA 30021
(678) 676-2872
Gr: 8-9
555 N Indian Creek Dr
Clarkston, GA 30021
(678) 891-3220
Clarkston, GA 30021
(678) 891-3220
Gr: 10-12 | 86 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in Clarkston, GA?
The top-ranked public preschools in Clarkston, GA include Indian Creek Elementary School, Jolly Elementary School and Atlanta Area School For The Deaf.
How many public preschools are located in Clarkston?
3 public preschools are located in Clarkston.
What is the racial composition of students in Clarkston?
Clarkston public preschools minority enrollment is 90% of the student body (majority Asian and Black), which is more than the Georgia public preschools average of 65% (majority Black).
Which public preschools in Clarkston are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public preschools in Clarkston include: Jolly Elementary School vs. Indian Creek Elementary School, Indian Creek Elementary School vs. Jolly Elementary School
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