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.
Quick Facts (2026)
- 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
Top Rankings
Pleasant Hills Montessori School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Georgia for:
Category
Attribute
Advanced Degrees
School Overview
School Type
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
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
Student Body
Total Students
35 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
5%
State avg.: 28%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
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
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
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
Extracurriculars
Total ExtracurricularsTotal Extra-curric.
1 extracurricular
ExtracurricularsExtra-curric.
Arts and Music Programs:
Art Program
School Notes
- 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
Source: Verified school update
Frequently Asked Questions
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 79%.
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).
Nearby Private Schools
Popular comparisons: Pleasant Hills Montessori School vs. North Georgia Christian Academy, Inc
The nearest high school, elementary school and preschool to Pleasant Hills Montessori School is North Georgia Christian Academy, Inc (3.1 miles away)
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Location
Miles
Quick Facts
North Georgia Christian Academy, Inc
(Christian)
191 Harold Pritchett Rd
Ellijay, GA 30540
(706) 635-6422
Ellijay, GA 30540
(706) 635-6422
3.1 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 242 students Avg. class size: 10 students Sports: 2 | Extracurrculars: 8 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Grace Christian School
(Baptist)
164 Legion Rd
Ellijay, GA 30540
(706) 635-2441
Ellijay, GA 30540
(706) 635-2441
4.3 miles
Gr: NS-12 | 47 students Avg. class size: 11 students Sports: 3 | Extracurrculars: 3
Josephine Edwards Christian School
(Seventh Day Adventist)
12472 Highway 515 N
Ellijay, GA 30536
(706) 635-2644
Ellijay, GA 30536
(706) 635-2644
6.1 miles
Gr: K-8 | 23 students Tuition listed
Faith Christian Academy
(Christian)
189 Hyden Tyler Rd.
Chatsworth, GA 30705
(706) 422-9322
Chatsworth, GA 30705
(706) 422-9322
11.6 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 18 students
Meadow View Mennonite School
(Mennonite)
873 T Johnson Rd
Ranger, GA 30734
(706) 629-7729
Ranger, GA 30734
(706) 629-7729
13.4 miles
Gr: 1-10 | 18 students
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
North Georgia Christian Academy, Inc
(Christian)
191 Harold Pritchett Rd
Ellijay, GA 30540
(706) 635-6422
Ellijay, GA 30540
(706) 635-6422
3.1 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 242 students Avg. class size: 10 students Sports: 2 | Extracurrculars: 8 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Grace Christian School
(Baptist)
164 Legion Rd
Ellijay, GA 30540
(706) 635-2441
Ellijay, GA 30540
(706) 635-2441
4.3 miles
Gr: NS-12 | 47 students Avg. class size: 11 students Sports: 3 | Extracurrculars: 3
Faith Christian Academy
(Christian)
189 Hyden Tyler Rd.
Chatsworth, GA 30705
(706) 422-9322
Chatsworth, GA 30705
(706) 422-9322
11.6 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 18 students
Meadow View Mennonite School
(Mennonite)
873 T Johnson Rd
Ranger, GA 30734
(706) 629-7729
Ranger, GA 30734
(706) 629-7729
13.4 miles
Gr: 1-10 | 18 students
Canaanland Christian School
(Baptist)
7624 Highway 225 South
Chatsworth, GA 30705
(706) 629-7430
Chatsworth, GA 30705
(706) 629-7430
13.9 miles
Gr: K-12 | 19 students Avg. class size: 15 students Tuition listed
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
North Georgia Christian Academy, Inc
(Christian)
191 Harold Pritchett Rd
Ellijay, GA 30540
(706) 635-6422
Ellijay, GA 30540
(706) 635-6422
3.1 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 242 students Avg. class size: 10 students Sports: 2 | Extracurrculars: 8 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Grace Christian School
(Baptist)
164 Legion Rd
Ellijay, GA 30540
(706) 635-2441
Ellijay, GA 30540
(706) 635-2441
4.3 miles
Gr: NS-12 | 47 students Avg. class size: 11 students Sports: 3 | Extracurrculars: 3
Josephine Edwards Christian School
(Seventh Day Adventist)
12472 Highway 515 N
Ellijay, GA 30536
(706) 635-2644
Ellijay, GA 30536
(706) 635-2644
6.1 miles
Gr: K-8 | 23 students Tuition listed
Faith Christian Academy
(Christian)
189 Hyden Tyler Rd.
Chatsworth, GA 30705
(706) 422-9322
Chatsworth, GA 30705
(706) 422-9322
11.6 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 18 students
Meadow View Mennonite School
(Mennonite)
873 T Johnson Rd
Ranger, GA 30734
(706) 629-7729
Ranger, GA 30734
(706) 629-7729
13.4 miles
Gr: 1-10 | 18 students
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
North Georgia Christian Academy, Inc
(Christian)
191 Harold Pritchett Rd
Ellijay, GA 30540
(706) 635-6422
Ellijay, GA 30540
(706) 635-6422
3.1 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 242 students Avg. class size: 10 students Sports: 2 | Extracurrculars: 8 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Grace Christian School
(Baptist)
164 Legion Rd
Ellijay, GA 30540
(706) 635-2441
Ellijay, GA 30540
(706) 635-2441
4.3 miles
Gr: NS-12 | 47 students Avg. class size: 11 students Sports: 3 | Extracurrculars: 3
Faith Christian Academy
(Christian)
189 Hyden Tyler Rd.
Chatsworth, GA 30705
(706) 422-9322
Chatsworth, GA 30705
(706) 422-9322
11.6 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 18 students
First Baptist Church Of Jasper Pk And Kindergarten
Daycare / Preschool (Baptist)
198 E Church St
Jasper, GA 30143
(706) 253-5017
Jasper, GA 30143
(706) 253-5017
19.1 miles
Gr: PK-K | 114 students
Philadelphia Christian School ![Philadelphia Christian School Photo]( "Philadelphia Christian School Photo")
(Baptist)
358 Hensley Rd SE
Calhoun, GA 30701
(706) 625-3233
Calhoun, GA 30701
(706) 625-3233
23.3 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 102 students Sports: 4 | Extracurrculars: 1 Tuition listed
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Belwood Elementary School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
590 Belwood Rd Se
Calhoun, GA 30701
(706) 629-9547
Calhoun, GA 30701
(706) 629-9547
8778.7 miles
Gr: PK-5 | 530 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 39%
Gordon Central High School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
335 Warrior Path Ne
Calhoun, GA 30701
(706) 629-7391
Calhoun, GA 30701
(706) 629-7391
8778.8 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 875 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 39%
Ashworth Middle School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
333 Newtown Rd Ne
Calhoun, GA 30701
(706) 625-9545
Calhoun, GA 30701
(706) 625-9545
8778.9 miles
Gr: 6-8 | 578 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 35%
Elbert Shaw Regional Youth Detention Center
Alternative School
2735 Underwood Rd Ne
Dalton, GA 30721
(706) 272-2309
Dalton, GA 30721
(706) 272-2309
8780.7 miles
Gr: 5-12 | 9 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 3:1 Minority enrollment: 66%
Sonoraville Elementary School
(Math: 55% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
7320 Fairmount Hwy Se
Calhoun, GA 30701
(706) 879-5302
Calhoun, GA 30701
(706) 879-5302
8781.1 miles
Gr: PK-5 | 584 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
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