For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public preschools serving 1,988 students in Ellijay, GA.
The top ranked public preschools in Ellijay, 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.
Ellijay, GA public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 50% (versus the Georgia public pre school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 38% (versus the 39% statewide average). Pre schools in Ellijay have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% 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 Ellijay, GA (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Clear Creek Elementary School
(Math: 48% | 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
Grades: PK-5
| 589 students
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
Grades: PK-5
| 642 students
Rank: #33.
Ellijay Elementary School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
32 Mccutchen St
Ellijay, GA 30540
(706) 276-5020
Ellijay, GA 30540
(706) 276-5020
Grades: PK-5
| 757 students
Ellijay, Georgia Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
1860 S Main St
Ellijay, GA 30540
(706) 276-5030
Ellijay, GA 30540
(706) 276-5030
Grades: 5-6
| 675 students
Mountain Innovation Program (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
1860 S Main St
Ellijay, GA 30540
(706) 276-5007
Ellijay, GA 30540
(706) 276-5007
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
8264 Hwy 52 East
Ellijay, GA 30536
(706) 276-5040
Ellijay, GA 30536
(706) 276-5040
Grades: K-5
| 293 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in Ellijay, GA?
The top ranked public preschools in Ellijay, GA include Clear Creek Elementary School, Mountain View Elementary School and Ellijay Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Ellijay?
3 public preschools are located in Ellijay.
What is the racial composition of students in Ellijay?
Ellijay 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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