For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public preschools serving 1,347 students in White County, GA.
The top ranked public preschools in White County, GA are Mossy Creek Elementary School, Mount Yonah Elementary School and Tesnatee Gap Elementary (Old White Co. Intermediate). Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
White County, GA public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 51% (versus the Georgia public pre school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 44% (versus the 39% statewide average). Pre schools in White County have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Georgia public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Georgia public preschool average of 65% (majority Black).
Best Public Preschools in White County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Mossy Creek Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
128 Horace Fitzpatrick Dr
Cleveland, GA 30528
(706) 865-5000
Cleveland, GA 30528
(706) 865-5000
Grades: PK-5
| 409 students
Rank: #22.
Mount Yonah Elementary School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1161 Duncan Bridge Rd
Sautee Nacoochee, GA 30571
(706) 865-3514
Sautee Nacoochee, GA 30571
(706) 865-3514
Grades: PK-5
| 447 students
Rank: #33.
Tesnatee Gap Elementary (Old White Co. Intermediate)
(Math: 45% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
2696 Tesnatee Gap Valley Rd
Cleveland, GA 30528
(706) 865-1037
Cleveland, GA 30528
(706) 865-1037
Grades: PK-5
| 491 students
White County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
328 Old Blairsville Rd
Cleveland, GA 30528
(706) 865-0727
Cleveland, GA 30528
(706) 865-0727
Grades: 9
| 327 students
676 Claude Sims Road
Cleveland, GA 30528
(706) 865-4947
Cleveland, GA 30528
(706) 865-4947
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in White County, GA?
The top ranked public preschools in White County, GA include Mossy Creek Elementary School, Mount Yonah Elementary School and Tesnatee Gap Elementary (Old White Co. Intermediate).
How many public preschools are located in White County?
3 public preschools are located in White County.
What is the racial composition of students in White County?
White County public preschools minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Georgia public preschools average of 65% (majority Black).
Which public preschools in White County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public preschools in White County include: Mount Yonah Elementary School vs. Mossy Creek Elementary School, Mossy Creek Elementary School vs. Mount Yonah Elementary School
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