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Pleasant Hills Montessori School

2228 Pleasant Gap Cir Ellijay, GA 30540

Tel: (706) 636-3354

www.ellijaymontessori.com

Quick Facts (2026-27)

Top Ranked GA School
School Type: Montessori School
Grades: Prekindergarten-6
Enrollment: 35 students
Acceptance rate: 90%
Average class size: 15 students
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: ✓Verified school update

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Quick Facts (2026-27)

Top Ranked GA School
School Type: Montessori School
Grades: Prekindergarten-6
Enrollment: 35 students
Acceptance rate: 90%
Average class size: 15 students
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: ✓Verified school update

School Rankings

Pleasant Hills Montessori School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Georgia for:

School Facts

School Type

Montessori School

Religious Affiliation

Nonsectarian

Grades Offered

Grades Prekindergarten-6

Students By Grade

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Distribution of Students By Grade
Grade	Pleasant Hills Montessori School
Nursery	4
Pre-K	5
Kind	4
1	4
2	3
3	4
4	6
5	5

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ADD/ADHD Support

Yes

Learning Difference Programs

Yes

Learning Programs Supported

Occupational therapy/Speech Therapy/ABA

Year Founded

2001

Summer School Offered

Yes

School Calendar

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Student Body

Total Students

35 students

Student Body Type

Co-ed

% Students of Color

State avg.: 28%

Academic Profile

Total Classroom Teachers

5 teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio

7:1

National avg.: 11:1

% Faculty w/Advanced Degree

90%

Average Class Size

15 students

Average Percentile SSAT

98%

Classroom Dress Code

Casual

Covered & Comfortable

School Membership(s)School Assoc.

Other Montessori association(s)
Georgia Accrediting Commission (GAC)

Tuition & Financial Aid

Admission Deadline

None / Rolling

Tuition Notes

3 half-days (ages 3-4) -Tues-Thurs. 3 full days (ages 3-4) - Tues.-Thurs. 5 full day ages 3-12 years old $800 full time- Call for more information. Scholarships available

Summer Program Cost Notes

For existing students or approved by administration.

% on Financial Aid

25%

Average Financial Aid Grant

$3,000

Acceptance Rate

90%

National avg.: 82%

Admissions Director

Angela McClure

Application URL

Online Application

Extracurriculars

Total ExtracurricularsTotal Extra-curric.

1 extracurricular

ExtracurricularsExtra-curric.

Arts and Music Programs:

Art Program

School Notes

Pleasant Hills Montessori School is located in North West Georgia, Ellijay. We ae committed to the development of the whole child to maxmize the potential for lifelong learners and scoially responsible citizens throuh our global individualized Montessori Curriculum, for ages 3-12 years old. Future plans for a middle and high school. Pleasant Hills Montessori School is GAC Accrediated.

Must be toilet trained for our primary program. Providing a quality education for children 3-12, Montessori. Home School component for ages 12-17 for children in virtual school.

Sample of notable school alumni/alumnae:
- Sergey Brinn, Co-founder of Google -
- Larry Page, Co-founder of Google -
- Jeff Bezos, Founder of Amazon -
- Anne Frank, Diarist -
- Julia Child, Chef -
- Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis, Former First Lady -
- Gabriel Garcia Marquez, Nobel Prize Winner -
- George Clooney, Actor -
- Helen Hunt, Actress -
- Jimmy Wales, Wikipedia Founder -

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What schools are Pleasant Hills Montessori School often compared to?

Pleasant Hills Montessori School is often viewed alongside schools like North Georgia Christian Academy, Inc by visitors of our site.

What is the acceptance rate of Pleasant Hills Montessori School?

The acceptance rate of Pleasant Hills Montessori School is 90%, which is higher than the national average of 80%.

Who are famous alumni from Pleasant Hills Montessori School?

Pleasant Hills Montessori School famous alumni include: Sergey Brinn, Co-founder of Google, Larry Page, Co-founder of Google, Jeff Bezos, Founder of Amazon, Anne Frank, Diarist, Julia Child, Chef, Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis, Former First Lady, Gabriel Garcia Marquez, Nobel Prize Winner, George Clooney, Actor, Helen Hunt, Actress and Jimmy Wales, Wikipedia Founder.

What is Pleasant Hills Montessori School's ranking?

Pleasant Hills Montessori School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Georgia for: Highest percentage of faculty with advanced degrees.

When is the application deadline for Pleasant Hills Montessori School?

The application deadline for Pleasant Hills Montessori School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).

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The average private school tuition in Georgia is $14,123 for elementary schools and $14,348 for high schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).

The average acceptance rate in Georgia is 80% (read more about average acceptance rates across the country).