For the 2024 school year, there are 17 public preschools serving 8,534 students in Whitfield County, GA.
The top ranked public preschools in Whitfield County, GA are Pleasant Grove Elementary School, Brookwood Elementary School and Cohutta Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Whitfield County, GA public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 37% (versus the Georgia public pre school average of 42%), and reading proficiency score of 35% (versus the 39% statewide average). Pre schools in Whitfield County have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Georgia public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 62% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Georgia public preschool average of 64% (majority Black).
Best Public Preschools in Whitfield County (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Pleasant Grove Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
2725 Cleveland Hwy
Dalton, GA 30721
(706) 259-3920
Dalton, GA 30721
(706) 259-3920
Grades: PK-5
| 424 students
Rank: #22.
Brookwood Elementary School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
501 Central Ave
Dalton, GA 30720
(706) 278-9202
Dalton, GA 30720
(706) 278-9202
Grades: PK-5
| 727 students
Rank: #33.
Cohutta Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
254 Wolfe St
Cohutta, GA 30710
(706) 694-8812
Cohutta, GA 30710
(706) 694-8812
Grades: PK-5
| 319 students
Rank: #44.
Dug Gap Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
2032 Dug Gap Rd
Dalton, GA 30720
(706) 226-3919
Dalton, GA 30720
(706) 226-3919
Grades: PK-5
| 377 students
Rank: #55.
Westside Elementary School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1815 Utility Rd
Rocky Face, GA 30740
(706) 673-6531
Rocky Face, GA 30740
(706) 673-6531
Grades: PK-5
| 576 students
Rank: #66.
Westwood Elementary School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
708 Trammell St
Dalton, GA 30720
(706) 278-2809
Dalton, GA 30720
(706) 278-2809
Grades: PK-5
| 553 students
Rank: #77.
Beaverdale Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1350 Prater Mill Rd Ne
Dalton, GA 30721
(706) 275-4414
Dalton, GA 30721
(706) 275-4414
Grades: PK-5
| 396 students
Rank: #88.
Park Creek Elementary School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1500 Hale Bowen Dr
Dalton, GA 30721
(706) 428-7700
Dalton, GA 30721
(706) 428-7700
Grades: PK-5
| 560 students
Rank: #99.
Dawnville Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1380 Dawnville Rd Ne
Dalton, GA 30721
(706) 259-3914
Dalton, GA 30721
(706) 259-3914
Grades: PK-5
| 420 students
Rank: #1010.
Valley Point Elementary School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
3798 S Dixie Rd
Dalton, GA 30720
(706) 277-3259
Dalton, GA 30720
(706) 277-3259
Grades: PK-5
| 459 students
Rank: #1111.
Cedar Ridge Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
311 Cedar Ridge Rd Se
Dalton, GA 30721
(706) 712-8400
Dalton, GA 30721
(706) 712-8400
Grades: PK-5
| 388 students
Rank: #1212.
Antioch Elementary School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1819 Riverbend Rd
Dalton, GA 30721
(706) 278-7550
Dalton, GA 30721
(706) 278-7550
Grades: PK-5
| 529 students
Rank: #1313.
Roan Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1116 Roan St
Dalton, GA 30721
(706) 226-3225
Dalton, GA 30721
(706) 226-3225
Grades: PK-5
| 417 students
Rank: #1414.
Tiger Creek Elementary School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
134 Rhea Mcclanahan Dr
Tunnel Hill, GA 30755
(706) 935-9890
Tunnel Hill, GA 30755
(706) 935-9890
Grades: PK-5
| 480 students
Rank: #1515.
City Park Elementary School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 24%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
405 School St
Dalton, GA 30720
(706) 278-8859
Dalton, GA 30720
(706) 278-8859
Grades: PK-5
| 693 students
Rank: #1616.
Eastside Elementary School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 26%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
102 Hill Rd
Dalton, GA 30721
(706) 278-3074
Dalton, GA 30721
(706) 278-3074
Grades: PK-5
| 564 students
Rank: #1717.
Blue Ridge Elementary School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 23%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
100 Bogle St
Dalton, GA 30721
(706) 260-2700
Dalton, GA 30721
(706) 260-2700
Grades: PK-5
| 652 students
Whitfield County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
1250 Cross Plains Trl
Dalton, GA 30721
(706) 428-7800
Dalton, GA 30721
(706) 428-7800
Grades: 6-8
| 1,759 students
Fort Hill School Complex (Closed 2012)
Alternative School
104 Fort Hill Ter
Dalton, GA 30721
(706) 271-2495
Dalton, GA 30721
(706) 271-2495
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
International Inclusion Center (Closed 2010)
Alternative School
803 Morris Street
Dalton, GA 30721
(706) 278-8766
Dalton, GA 30721
(706) 278-8766
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
104 Fort Hill Ter
Dalton, GA 30721
(706) 876-4150
Dalton, GA 30721
(706) 876-4150
Grades: 9-12
| 259 students
Mountainbrook Psychoeducation Center (Closed 2021)
Special Education School
820 North Hamilton St
Dalton, GA 30720
(706) 272-2140
Dalton, GA 30720
(706) 272-2140
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Mountainbrook Psychoeducational Program (Closed 2021)
Special Education School
104 Fort Hill Terrace
Dalton, GA 30721
(706) 278-8766
Dalton, GA 30721
(706) 278-8766
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Whitfield County Career Academy (Closed 2013)
Charter School
2300 Maddox Chapel Rd Ne
Dalton, GA 30721
(706) 876-3609
Dalton, GA 30721
(706) 876-3609
Grades: 9-12
| 211 students
Whitfield Countydalton Crossroads Academy (Closed 2012)
Alternative School
104 Fort Hill Ter
Dalton, GA 30721
(706) 271-2495
Dalton, GA 30721
(706) 271-2495
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Whitfield Special Education Center (Closed 2008)
Special Education School
3266 Cleveland Highway
Dalton, GA 30721
(706) 259-4297
Dalton, GA 30721
(706) 259-4297
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Whitfielddalton Alternative (Gateway) (Closed 2008)
Alternative School
104 Fort Hill Terrace
Dalton, GA 30722
(706) 271-2495
Dalton, GA 30722
(706) 271-2495
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in Whitfield County, GA?
The top ranked public preschools in Whitfield County, GA include Pleasant Grove Elementary School, Brookwood Elementary School and Cohutta Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Whitfield County, GA?
17 public preschools are located in Whitfield County, GA.
What is the racial composition of students in Whitfield County, GA?
Whitfield County, GA public preschools minority enrollment is 62% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Georgia public preschools average of 64% (majority Black).
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