For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public preschools serving 2,188 students in Chattooga County, GA.
The top ranked public preschools in Chattooga County, GA are Trion Elementary School, Lyerly Elementary School and Menlo Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Chattooga County, GA public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 33% (versus the Georgia public pre school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 30% (versus the 39% statewide average). Pre schools in Chattooga County have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Georgia public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 24% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Georgia public preschool average of 65% (majority Black).
Best Public Preschools in Chattooga County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Trion Elementary School
(Math: 57% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
919 Allgood St Ste 1
Trion, GA 30753
(706) 734-2991
Trion, GA 30753
(706) 734-2991
Grades: PK-5
| 641 students
Rank: #22.
Lyerly Elementary School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
150 Oak Hill Rd
Lyerly, GA 30730
(706) 895-3323
Lyerly, GA 30730
(706) 895-3323
Grades: PK-8
| 346 students
Rank: #33.
Menlo Elementary School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 24%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
2430 Highway 337
Menlo, GA 30731
(706) 862-2323
Menlo, GA 30731
(706) 862-2323
Grades: PK-8
| 340 students
Rank: #44.
Leroy Massey Elementary School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 16%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
403 Dot Johnson Way
Summerville, GA 30747
(706) 857-6660
Summerville, GA 30747
(706) 857-6660
Grades: PK-5
| 861 students
Chattooga County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Chattooga Academy (Closed 2020)
Alternative School
989 Highway 114
Summerville, GA 30747
(706) 859-2263
Summerville, GA 30747
(706) 859-2263
Grades: 3-12
| 70 students
Chattooga Crossroads Academy Facility (Closed 2011)
Special Education School
9885 Commerce St
Summerville, GA 30747
(706) 857-1112
Summerville, GA 30747
(706) 857-1112
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Menlo Prek (Closed 2010)
Special Education School
185 Ralph Chamblee Dr
Menlo, GA 30731
(706) 862-2803
Menlo, GA 30731
(706) 862-2803
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
50 Eleanor Avenue
Summerville, GA 30747
(706) 857-2489
Summerville, GA 30747
(706) 857-2489
Grades: 4-5
| 240 students
13234 Highway 27
Summerville, GA 30747
(706) 857-2439
Summerville, GA 30747
(706) 857-2439
Grades: PK-5
| 279 students
Preschool (Nutrition Center) (Closed 2012)
Special Education School
187 Seventh St
Summerville, GA 30747
(706) 857-3490
Summerville, GA 30747
(706) 857-3490
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
206 Penn St
Summerville, GA 30747
(706) 857-2454
Summerville, GA 30747
(706) 857-2454
Grades: PK-2
| 444 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in Chattooga County, GA?
The top ranked public preschools in Chattooga County, GA include Trion Elementary School, Lyerly Elementary School and Menlo Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Chattooga County?
4 public preschools are located in Chattooga County.
What is the racial composition of students in Chattooga County?
Chattooga County public preschools minority enrollment is 24% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Georgia public preschools average of 65% (majority Black).
Which public preschools in Chattooga County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public preschools in Chattooga County include: Leroy Massey Elementary School vs. Lyerly Elementary School, Trion Elementary School vs. Lyerly Elementary School, Menlo Elementary School vs. Lyerly Elementary School
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