For the 2026 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 Mount Yonah Elementary School, Mossy Creek 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 45% (versus the Georgia public pre school average of 43%), 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 66% (majority Black).
Best Public Preschools in White County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Mount Yonah Elementary School
(Math: 51% | 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
Gr: PK-5 | 424 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #22.
Mossy Creek Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
128 Horace Fitzpatrick Dr
Cleveland, GA 30528
(706) 865-5000
Cleveland, GA 30528
(706) 865-5000
Gr: PK-5 | 427 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
Rank: #33.
Tesnatee Gap Elementary (Old White Co. Intermediate)
(Math: 37% | 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
Gr: PK-5 | 482 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in White County, GA?
The top-ranked public preschools in White County, GA include Mount Yonah Elementary School, Mossy Creek 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 66% (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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