For the 2024-25 school year, there are 7 public preschools serving 6,477 students in Jackson County, GA. The top ranked public preschools in Jackson County, GA are Duncan Creek Elementary School, West Jackson Elementary School and East Jackson Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Jackson County, GA public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 57% (versus the Georgia public pre school average of 42%), and reading proficiency score of 48% (versus the 39% statewide average). Pre schools in Jackson County have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Georgia public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 38% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the Georgia public preschool average of 64% (majority Black).
Best Public Preschools in Jackson County (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Duncan Creek Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 67% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
4500 Braselton Hwy
Hoschton, GA 30548
(678) 714-5800
Hoschton, GA 30548
(678) 714-5800
Grades: PK-5
| 1,397 students
Rank: #22.
West Jackson Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
391 E Jefferson St
Hoschton, GA 30548
(706) 654-2044
Hoschton, GA 30548
(706) 654-2044
Grades: PK-5
| 1,184 students
Rank: #33.
East Jackson Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 57% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1531 Hoods Mill Rd
Commerce, GA 30529
(706) 336-7900
Commerce, GA 30529
(706) 336-7900
Grades: PK-5
| 594 students
Rank: #44.
Gum Springs Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
600 Gum Springs Church Rd
Jefferson, GA 30549
(706) 654-5580
Jefferson, GA 30549
(706) 654-5580
Grades: PK-5
| 1,122 students
Rank: #55.
North Jackson Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1880 Old Gainesville Hwy
Talmo, GA 30575
(706) 693-2246
Talmo, GA 30575
(706) 693-2246
Grades: PK-5
| 687 students
Rank: n/an/a
Commerce Primary
Magnet School
395 Minish Dr
Commerce, GA 30529
(706) 335-5587
Commerce, GA 30529
(706) 335-5587
Grades: PK-2
| 486 students
Rank: n/an/a
Jefferson Elementary School
Magnet School
415 Hoschton St
Jefferson, GA 30549
(706) 367-8242
Jefferson, GA 30549
(706) 367-8242
Grades: PK-2
| 1,007 students
Jackson County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
5488 Highway 441
Nicholson, GA 30565
(706) 757-2211
Nicholson, GA 30565
(706) 757-2211
Grades: PK-5
| 300 students
Jackson County Crossroads (Closed 2008)
Alternative School
441 Gordon St
Jefferson, GA 30549
(706) 367-2341
Jefferson, GA 30549
(706) 367-2341
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Regional Evening Alternative School (Closed 2011)
Alternative School
441 Gordon St
Jefferson, GA 30549
(706) 367-2341
Jefferson, GA 30549
(706) 367-2341
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
4825 Highway 53
Braselton, GA 30517
(706) 654-2243
Braselton, GA 30517
(706) 654-2243
Grades: PK-2
| 418 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in Jackson County, GA?
The top ranked public preschools in Jackson County, GA include Duncan Creek Elementary School, West Jackson Elementary School and East Jackson Elementary School. Jackson County has one of the highest concentrations of top ranked public schools in Georgia.
How many public preschools are located in Jackson County?
7 public preschools are located in Jackson County.
What is the racial composition of students in Jackson County?
Jackson County public preschools minority enrollment is 38% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the Georgia public preschools average of 64% (majority Black).
Which public preschools in Jackson County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public preschools in Jackson County include: West Jackson Elementary School vs. Gum Springs Elementary School, East Jackson Elementary School vs. Jefferson Elementary School, Gum Springs Elementary School vs. West Jackson Elementary School
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