For the 2026 school year, there are 8 public preschools serving 6,899 students in Jackson County, GA. The top-ranked public preschools in Jackson County, GA are Duncan Creek Elementary School, West Jackson Elementary School and Gum Springs Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Jackson County, GA public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 59% (versus the Georgia public pre school average of 43%), and reading proficiency score of 48% (versus the 39% statewide average). Pre schools in Jackson County have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Georgia public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 42% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the Georgia public preschool average of 66% (majority Black).
Best Public Preschools in Jackson County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Duncan Creek Elementary School
(Math: 62% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
4500 Braselton Hwy
Hoschton, GA 30548
(678) 714-5800
Hoschton, GA 30548
(678) 714-5800
Gr: PK-5 | 1,593 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 69%
Rank: #22.
West Jackson Elementary School
(Math: 57% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
391 E Jefferson St
Hoschton, GA 30548
(706) 654-2044
Hoschton, GA 30548
(706) 654-2044
Gr: PK-5 | 1,082 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 52%
Rank: #33.
Gum Springs Elementary School
(Math: 58% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
600 Gum Springs Church Rd
Jefferson, GA 30549
(706) 654-5580
Jefferson, GA 30549
(706) 654-5580
Gr: PK-5 | 939 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
Rank: #44.
East Jackson Elementary School
(Math: 58% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1531 Hoods Mill Rd
Commerce, GA 30529
(706) 336-7900
Commerce, GA 30529
(706) 336-7900
Gr: PK-5 | 634 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
Rank: #55.
North Jackson Elementary School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1880 Old Gainesville Hwy
Talmo, GA 30575
(706) 693-2246
Talmo, GA 30575
(706) 693-2246
Gr: PK-5 | 517 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 53%
Rank: n/an/a
395 Minish Dr
Commerce, GA 30529
(706) 335-5587
Commerce, GA 30529
(706) 335-5587
Gr: PK-2 | 456 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 38%
Rank: n/an/a
4001 Hwy 332
Hoschton, GA 30548
(706) 654-5013
Hoschton, GA 30548
(706) 654-5013
Gr: PK-5 | 994 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 46%
Rank: n/an/a
415 Hoschton St
Jefferson, GA 30549
(706) 367-8242
Jefferson, GA 30549
(706) 367-8242
Gr: PK-2 | 1,011 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
Jackson County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Jackson County Crossroads (Closed 2008)
Alternative School
441 Gordon St
Jefferson, GA 30549
(706) 367-2341
Jefferson, GA 30549
(706) 367-2341
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in Jackson County, GA?
The top-ranked public preschools in Jackson County, GA include Duncan Creek Elementary School, West Jackson Elementary School and Gum Springs Elementary School. Jackson County has one of the highest concentrations of top-ranked public schools in Georgia.
How many public preschools are located in Jackson County?
7 public preschools are located in Jackson County.
What is the racial composition of students in Jackson County?
Jackson County public preschools minority enrollment is 42% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the Georgia public preschools average of 66% (majority Black).
Which public preschools in Jackson County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public preschools in Jackson County include: West Jackson Elementary School vs. Gum Springs Elementary School, East Jackson Elementary School vs. Jefferson Elementary School, Gum Springs Elementary School vs. West Jackson Elementary School
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