For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public preschools serving 2,188 students in Chattooga County, GA.
The top-ranked public preschools in Chattooga County, GA are Trion Elementary School, Lyerly Elementary School and Menlo Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Chattooga County, GA public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 38% (versus the Georgia public pre school average of 43%), and reading proficiency score of 30% (versus the 39% statewide average). Pre schools in Chattooga County have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Georgia public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 24% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Georgia public preschool average of 66% (majority Black).
Best Public Preschools in Chattooga County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Trion Elementary School
(Math: 66% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
919 Allgood St Ste 1
Trion, GA 30753
(706) 734-2991
Trion, GA 30753
(706) 734-2991
Gr: PK-5 | 607 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
Rank: #22.
Lyerly Elementary School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
150 Oak Hill Rd
Lyerly, GA 30730
(706) 895-3323
Lyerly, GA 30730
(706) 895-3323
Gr: PK-8 | 335 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
Rank: #33.
Menlo Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 24%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
2430 Highway 337
Menlo, GA 30731
(706) 862-2323
Menlo, GA 30731
(706) 862-2323
Gr: PK-8 | 352 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #44.
Leroy Massey Elementary School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 16%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
403 Dot Johnson Way
Summerville, GA 30747
(706) 857-6660
Summerville, GA 30747
(706) 857-6660
Gr: PK-5 | 877 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 33%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in Chattooga County, GA?
The top-ranked public preschools in Chattooga County, GA include Trion Elementary School, Lyerly Elementary School and Menlo Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Chattooga County?
4 public preschools are located in Chattooga County.
What is the racial composition of students in Chattooga County?
Chattooga County public preschools minority enrollment is 24% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Georgia public preschools average of 66% (majority Black).
Which public preschools in Chattooga County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public preschools in Chattooga County include: Leroy Massey Elementary School vs. Lyerly Elementary School, Menlo Elementary School vs. Lyerly Elementary School, Trion Elementary School vs. Lyerly Elementary School
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