For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public elementary schools serving 2,908 students in Ellijay, GA.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Ellijay, GA are Clear Creek Elementary School, Mountain View Elementary School and Clear Creek Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Ellijay, GA public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 47% (versus the Georgia public elementary school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 39% (versus the 39% statewide average). Elementary schools in Ellijay have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Georgia public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 39% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Georgia public elementary school average of 66% (majority Black).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Ellijay, GA (2026)
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 | 575 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
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 | 668 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 41%
Rank: #33.
Clear Creek Middle School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
346 Clear Creek School Dr
Ellijay, GA 30536
(706) 276-5150
Ellijay, GA 30536
(706) 276-5150
Gr: 6-8 | 904 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 37%
Rank: #44.
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 | 761 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 47%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in Ellijay, GA?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Ellijay, GA include Clear Creek Elementary School, Mountain View Elementary School and Clear Creek Middle School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Ellijay?
4 public elementary schools are located in Ellijay.
What is the racial composition of students in Ellijay?
Ellijay public elementary schools minority enrollment is 39% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Georgia public elementary schools average of 66% (majority Black).
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