For the 2025-26 school year, there are 2 public preschools serving 975 students in Lumpkin County, GA.
The top ranked public preschools in Lumpkin County, GA are Cottrell Elementary School and Long Branch Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Lumpkin County, GA public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 46% (versus the Georgia public pre school average of 43%), and reading proficiency score of 48% (versus the 39% statewide average). Pre schools in Lumpkin County have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Georgia public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 13% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Georgia public preschool average of 65% (majority Black).
Best ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Preschools in Lumpkin County (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Cottrell Elementary School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
220 Pine Tree Way
Dahlonega, GA 30533
(706) 864-3254
Dahlonega, GA 30533
(706) 864-3254
Gr: PK-5 | 580 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: #22.
Long Branch Elementary School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
4518 Highway 52 E
Dahlonega, GA 30533
(706) 864-5361
Dahlonega, GA 30533
(706) 864-5361
Gr: PK-5 | 395 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Lumpkin County ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Lumpkin County Alternative School (Closed 2008)
Alternative School
152 School Dr
Dahlonega, GA 30533
(706) 864-6180
Dahlonega, GA 30533
(706) 864-6180
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in Lumpkin County, GA?
The top ranked public preschools in Lumpkin County, GA include Cottrell Elementary School and Long Branch Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Lumpkin County?
2 public preschools are located in Lumpkin County.
What is the racial composition of students in Lumpkin County?
Lumpkin County public preschools minority enrollment is 13% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Georgia public preschools average of 65% (majority Black).
Which public preschools in Lumpkin County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public preschools in Lumpkin County include: Long Branch Elementary School vs. Cottrell Elementary School, Cottrell Elementary School vs. Long Branch Elementary School
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