For the 2025-26 school year, there are 3 public preschools serving 1,988 students in Gilmer County, GA.
The top-ranked public preschools in Gilmer County, GA are Clear Creek Elementary School, Mountain View Elementary School and Ellijay Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Gilmer County, GA public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 49% (versus the Georgia public pre school average of 43%), and reading proficiency score of 38% (versus the 39% statewide average). Pre schools in Gilmer County have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Georgia public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 38% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Georgia public preschool average of 65% (majority Black).
Best Public Preschools in Gilmer County (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Clear Creek Elementary School
(Math: 49% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
901 Clear Creek School Drive
Ellijay, GA 30536
(706) 276-5010
Ellijay, GA 30536
(706) 276-5010
Gr: PK-5 | 589 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 29%
Rank: #22.
Mountain View Elementary School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
350 Calvin Jackson Dr
Ellijay, GA 30540
(706) 276-5100
Ellijay, GA 30540
(706) 276-5100
Gr: PK-5 | 642 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 38%
Rank: #33.
Ellijay Elementary School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
32 Mccutchen St
Ellijay, GA 30540
(706) 276-5020
Ellijay, GA 30540
(706) 276-5020
Gr: PK-5 | 757 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 46%
Gilmer County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
1860 S Main St
Ellijay, GA 30540
(706) 276-5030
Ellijay, GA 30540
(706) 276-5030
Gr: 5-6 | 675 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 29%
Mountain Innovation Program (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
1860 S Main St
Ellijay, GA 30540
(706) 276-5007
Ellijay, GA 30540
(706) 276-5007
8264 Hwy 52 East
Ellijay, GA 30536
(706) 276-5040
Ellijay, GA 30536
(706) 276-5040
Gr: K-5 | 293 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in Gilmer County, GA?
The top-ranked public preschools in Gilmer County, GA include Clear Creek Elementary School, Mountain View Elementary School and Ellijay Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Gilmer County?
3 public preschools are located in Gilmer County.
What is the racial composition of students in Gilmer County?
Gilmer County public preschools minority enrollment is 38% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Georgia public preschools average of 65% (majority Black).
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