For the 2025 school year, there are 9 public preschools serving 4,459 students in 30721, GA.
The top ranked public preschools in 30721, GA are Pleasant Grove Elementary School, Park Creek Elementary School and Beaverdale Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public preschools in zipcode 30721 have an average math proficiency score of 33% (versus the Georgia public pre school average of 43%), and reading proficiency score of 33% (versus the 39% statewide average). Pre schools in 30721, GA have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Georgia public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 74% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Georgia public preschool average of 65% (majority Black).
Best 30721, GA Public Preschools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Pleasant Grove Elementary School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
2725 Cleveland Hwy
Dalton, GA 30721
(706) 259-3920
Dalton, GA 30721
(706) 259-3920
Grades: PK-5
| 443 students
Rank: #22.
Park Creek Elementary School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1500 Hale Bowen Dr
Dalton, GA 30721
(706) 428-7700
Dalton, GA 30721
(706) 428-7700
Grades: PK-5
| 583 students
Rank: #3 - 43. - 4.
Beaverdale Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1350 Prater Mill Rd Ne
Dalton, GA 30721
(706) 275-4414
Dalton, GA 30721
(706) 275-4414
Grades: PK-5
| 503 students
Rank: #3 - 43. - 4.
Cedar Ridge Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
311 Cedar Ridge Rd Se
Dalton, GA 30721
(706) 712-8400
Dalton, GA 30721
(706) 712-8400
Grades: PK-5
| 366 students
Rank: #55.
Antioch Elementary School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1819 Riverbend Rd
Dalton, GA 30721
(706) 278-7550
Dalton, GA 30721
(706) 278-7550
Grades: PK-5
| 470 students
Rank: #66.
Dawnville Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1380 Dawnville Rd Ne
Dalton, GA 30721
(706) 259-3914
Dalton, GA 30721
(706) 259-3914
Grades: PK-5
| 425 students
Rank: #77.
Eastside Elementary School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 26%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
102 Hill Rd
Dalton, GA 30721
(706) 278-3074
Dalton, GA 30721
(706) 278-3074
Grades: PK-5
| 588 students
Rank: #88.
Roan Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1116 Roan St
Dalton, GA 30721
(706) 226-3225
Dalton, GA 30721
(706) 226-3225
Grades: PK-5
| 447 students
Rank: #99.
Blue Ridge Elementary School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 23%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
100 S Bogle St
Dalton, GA 30721
(706) 260-2700
Dalton, GA 30721
(706) 260-2700
Grades: PK-5
| 634 students
30721, Georgia Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
1250 Cross Plains Trl
Dalton, GA 30721
(706) 428-7800
Dalton, GA 30721
(706) 428-7800
Grades: 6-8
| 1,759 students
700 Hill Rd
Dalton, GA 30721
(706) 278-6135
Dalton, GA 30721
(706) 278-6135
Grades: 6-8
| 630 students
Fort Hill School Complex (Closed 2012)
Alternative School
104 Fort Hill Ter
Dalton, GA 30721
(706) 271-2495
Dalton, GA 30721
(706) 271-2495
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
International Inclusion Center (Closed 2010)
Alternative School
803 Morris Street
Dalton, GA 30721
(706) 278-8766
Dalton, GA 30721
(706) 278-8766
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
104 Fort Hill Ter
Dalton, GA 30721
(706) 876-4150
Dalton, GA 30721
(706) 876-4150
Grades: 9-12
| 259 students
Mountainbrook Psychoeducational Program (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
104 Fort Hill Terrace
Dalton, GA 30721
(706) 278-8766
Dalton, GA 30721
(706) 278-8766
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
2300 Maddox Chapel Rd Ne
Dalton, GA 30721
(706) 876-3609
Dalton, GA 30721
(706) 876-3609
Grades: 9-12
| 211 students
Whitfield Countydalton Crossroads Academy (Closed 2012)
Alternative School
104 Fort Hill Ter
Dalton, GA 30721
(706) 271-2495
Dalton, GA 30721
(706) 271-2495
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Whitfield Special Education Center (Closed 2008)
Special Education School
3266 Cleveland Highway
Dalton, GA 30721
(706) 259-4297
Dalton, GA 30721
(706) 259-4297
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in 30721, GA?
The top ranked public preschools in 30721, GA include Pleasant Grove Elementary School, Park Creek Elementary School and Beaverdale Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in 30721?
9 public preschools are located in 30721.
What is the racial composition of students in 30721?
30721 public preschools minority enrollment is 74% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Georgia public preschools average of 65% (majority Black).
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