For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public preschools serving 1,549 students in Pickens County, GA.
The top ranked public preschools in Pickens County, GA are Hill City Elementary School, Tate Elementary School and Harmony Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Pickens County, GA public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 43% (versus the Georgia public pre school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 37% (versus the 39% statewide average). Pre schools in Pickens County have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Georgia public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 12% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Georgia public preschool average of 65% (majority Black).
Best Preschools in Pickens County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Hill City Elementary School
(Math: 49% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
600 Hill Cir
Jasper, GA 30143
(706) 253-1880
Jasper, GA 30143
(706) 253-1880
Grades: PK-4
| 584 students
Rank: #22.
Tate Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
5630 Highway 53 E
Tate, GA 30177
(706) 253-1860
Tate, GA 30177
(706) 253-1860
Grades: PK-4
| 477 students
Rank: #33.
Harmony Elementary School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
550 Harmony School Rd
Jasper, GA 30143
(706) 253-1840
Jasper, GA 30143
(706) 253-1840
Grades: PK-4
| 488 students
Pickens County Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
339 W Church St
Jasper, GA 30143
(706) 253-1760
Jasper, GA 30143
(706) 253-1760
Grades: 6-8
| 556 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in Pickens County, GA?
The top ranked public preschools in Pickens County, GA include Hill City Elementary School, Tate Elementary School and Harmony Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Pickens County?
3 public preschools are located in Pickens County.
What is the racial composition of students in Pickens County?
Pickens County public preschools minority enrollment is 12% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Georgia public preschools average of 65% (majority Black).
Which public preschools in Pickens County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public preschools in Pickens County include: Harmony Elementary School vs. Hill City Elementary School, Hill City Elementary School vs. Harmony Elementary School
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