For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public elementary schools serving 2,872 students in Gilmer County, GA.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Gilmer County, 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.
Gilmer County, 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 Gilmer County have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Georgia public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 38% 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 Gilmer County (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 Gilmer County, GA?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Gilmer County, GA include Clear Creek Elementary School, Mountain View Elementary School and Clear Creek Middle School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Gilmer County?
4 public elementary schools are located in Gilmer County.
What is the racial composition of students in Gilmer County?
Gilmer County public elementary schools minority enrollment is 38% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Georgia public elementary schools average of 66% (majority Black).
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