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Ellijay Private Preschools (2026-27)

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 3 private preschools serving 324 students in Ellijay, GA.
The average acceptance rate is 95%, which is higher than the Georgia private preschool average acceptance rate of 80%.
67% of private preschools in Ellijay, GA are religiously affiliated (most commonly Baptist and Christian).

Quick Facts (2026-27)

  • # Private Schools: 3
  • # Students Served: 324
  • Average Tuition: $3,800
  • Average Class Size: 12 students
  • % Students of Color: 4%
  • View Ellijay, GA School Trends

Quick Facts (2026-27)

  • # Private Schools: 3
  • # Students Served: 324
  • Average Tuition: $3,800
  • Average Class Size: 12 students
  • % Students of Color: 4%
  • View Ellijay, GA School Trends

Top Ranked Ellijay Private Preschools (2026-27)

Pleasant Hills Montessori School Photo
Pleasant Hills Montessori School
Gr: PK-6 | 35 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Extracurriculars: 1
Montessori School
2228 Pleasant Gap Cir
Ellijay, GA 30540
(706) 636-3354
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Map of Grace Christian School
Grace Christian School
Gr: NS-12 | 47 students
Avg. class size: 11 students
Sports: 3 | Extracurriculars: 3
Baptist
164 Legion Rd
Ellijay, GA 30540
(706) 635-2441
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Map of North Georgia Christian Academy, Inc
North Georgia Christian Academy, Inc
Gr: PK-12 | 242 students
Avg. class size: 10 students
Sports: 2 | Extracurriculars: 8
Christian
191 Harold Pritchett Rd
Ellijay, GA 30540
(706) 635-6422
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Ellijay, GA Private School Trends (10-Year)

3
Private Schools
+50.0% (+1 school) 10-yr
324
Students
+167.8% (+203 students) 10-yr
$3,800
Avg. Tuition
12
Avg. Class Size
+20.0% (+2 students) 10-yr
4%
Students of Color
-20.0% (-1.0 pp) 10-yr
9:1
Student-Teacher Ratio
+12.5% (+1.0) 10-yr
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Enrollment & Diversity
Category
This Town (Ellijay)
This State (GA)
# Schools
3 Schools
609 Schools
# Students
324 Students
117,237 Students

Trends in the Average Number of Students Per Private Preschool

YearEllijay, GA AvgGeorgia (GA)National
2025108221191
2024103218187
202380218185
202261224188
202161216184
202063206179
201963221182
201867223181
201750243183
201661243181
201561222173
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% Students of Color
4%
29%

Percentage of Students of Color Trends (2015-2025)

YearEllijay, GA AvgGeorgia (GA)National
20254%29%32%
20244%28%32%
20239%27%32%
20228%30%31%
20218%30%32%
20208%28%31%
20198%29%31%
201810%28%30%
20178%28%31%
20165%28%31%
20155%27%31%
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0.33
0.61

Diversity Score Trends

YearEllijay, GA AvgGeorgia (GA)National
20250.330.610.65
20240.280.610.65
20230.340.600.65
20220.420.600.64
20210.420.590.64
20200.440.600.64
20190.440.590.64
20180.380.590.64
20170.360.570.62
20160.300.570.62
20150.300.570.62
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Show more data/charts: racial breakdown
# American Indian Students
n/a
212 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
2 Students
3,566 Students
% Asian Students
1%
3%

Asian Student Percentage Trends

YearEllijay, GA AvgGeorgia (GA)National
20251%3%4%
20241%3%5%
20231%4%5%
20221%4%5%
20211%4%5%
20201%4%4%
20191%3%5%
20182%3%5%
20171%2%3%
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# Hispanic Students
7 Students
3,222 Students
% Hispanic Students
2%
3%

Hispanic Student Percentage Trends

YearEllijay, GA AvgGeorgia (GA)National
20252%3%8%
20242%3%8%
20235%3%8%
20221%2%8%
20211%2%7%
20201%2%7%
20191%3%7%
20171%2%6%
20161%2%7%
20151%2%6%
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# Black Students
3 Students
10,359 Students
% Black Students
1%
9%

Black Student Percentage Trends

YearEllijay, GA AvgGeorgia (GA)National
20251%9%6%
20241%9%6%
20233%9%6%
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# White Students
260 Students
62,764 Students
% White Students
80%
54%

White Student Percentage Trends

YearEllijay, GA AvgGeorgia (GA)National
202580%54%48%
202484%54%48%
202380%55%48%
202272%56%50%
202172%57%50%
202070%57%51%
201970%58%52%
201875%58%52%
201778%60%54%
201682%60%54%
201582%60%54%
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# Hawaiian Students
n/a
146 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
n/a
n/a
% of Two or more races Students
n/a
n/a
# Others Students
52 Students
35,747 Students
% of Others Students
16%
31%

Other Races Student Percentage Trends

YearEllijay, GA AvgGeorgia (GA)National
202516%31%34%
202412%31%33%
202311%29%33%
202226%29%31%
202126%28%31%
202028%28%31%
201928%27%30%
201823%27%30%
201720%27%30%
201617%27%29%
201517%26%29%
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All Ethnic Groups
Academics
# Teachers
37 Teachers
12,045 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
9:1
10:1

Student-Teacher Ratio Trends (2015-2025)

YearEllijay, GA AvgGeorgia (GA)National
20259:110:112:1
20249:110:112:1
202310:110:112:1
20228:110:112:1
20218:110:112:1
20209:110:112:1
20199:110:112:1
20188:110:112:1
20178:110:112:1
20168:110:112:1
20158:111:113:1
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% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
36%
52%

Percentage of Faculty With Advanced Degrees Trends (2015-2025)

YearEllijay, GA AvgGeorgia (GA)National
202536%53%51%
202431%52%51%
202331%51%51%
202231%51%51%
202131%51%50%
202036%49%50%
201936%48%50%
201849%49%50%
201749%48%49%
20167%47%49%
20157%46%48%
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Average Class Size
12 students
15 students

Class Size Trends (2015-2025)

YearEllijay, GA AvgGeorgia (GA)National
2025121516
2024121516
2023121516
2022121516
2021121516
2020121516
2019121516
2018121516
2017121516
2016101516
2015101516
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Tuition & Aid
Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$3,800
$13,092

Tuition Cost Trends (2015-2025)

YearEllijay, GA AvgGeorgia (GA)National
2025$3,800$13,265$12,988
2024$3,800$11,201$10,159
2023$3,800$10,271$9,500
2022$3,800$9,958$8,989
2021$3,800$9,830$8,661
2020$3,800$9,083$8,383
2019$3,800$9,329$8,266
2018$3,800$9,112$7,888
2017$4,660$9,019$7,628
2016$3,800$8,158$7,230
2015$3,800$7,611$6,984
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Average % on Financial Aid
14%
26%

Percent on Financial Aid Trends (2015-2025)

YearEllijay, GA AvgGeorgia (GA)National
202514%25%31%
202414%24%30%
202314%22%30%
202214%22%29%
202114%22%29%
202014%21%29%
201914%20%28%
20183%19%27%
20173%17%26%
20163%16%25%
20153%17%24%
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Average Financial Aid Grant
$2,450
$4,435

Financial Aid Grant Trends (2015-2025)

YearEllijay, GA AvgGeorgia (GA)National
2025$2,450$4,390$4,864
2024$2,450$4,082$4,788
2023$2,450$3,788$4,663
2022$2,450$3,777$4,366
2021$2,450$3,658$4,213
2020$2,450$3,507$4,101
2019$2,450$3,162$3,985
2018$1,900$2,956$3,694
2017$1,900$2,905$3,658
2016$1,900$2,998$3,429
2015$1,900$2,905$3,393
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Admissions & Athletics
Average Acceptance Rate
95%
80%

Acceptance Rate Trends (2015-2025)

YearEllijay, GA AvgGeorgia (GA)National
202595%79%83%
2024100%81%88%
2023100%82%88%
2022100%84%88%
2021100%85%88%
202099%85%88%
201999%85%88%
201899%85%88%
201799%85%88%
201699%85%88%
201599%87%88%
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Average Number of Extracurriculars
4 extracurriculars
10 extracurriculars
Average Number of Sports
3 sports
9 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private preschools in Ellijay, GA?
The top ranked private preschools in Ellijay, GA is Pleasant Hills Montessori School.
How many private preschools are located in Ellijay?
3 private preschools are located in Ellijay.
What percentage of private preschools are religiously affiliated in Ellijay?
67% of private preschools in Ellijay are religiously affiliated (most commonly Baptist and Christian).
Which private preschools in Ellijay are often viewed compared to one another?

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