For the 2025-26 school year, there are 2 public elementary schools serving 1,399 students in 30540, GA.
The top ranked public elementary schools in 30540, GA are Mountain View Elementary School and Ellijay Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public elementary schools in zipcode 30540 have an average math proficiency score of 50% (versus the Georgia public elementary school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 36% (versus the 39% statewide average). Elementary schools in 30540, GA have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Georgia public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 42% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Georgia public elementary school average of 65% (majority Black).
Best 30540, GA Public Elementary Schools (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Mountain View Elementary School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
350 Calvin Jackson Dr
Ellijay, GA 30540
(706) 276-5100
Ellijay, GA 30540
(706) 276-5100
Gr: PK-5 | 642 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 38%
Rank: #22.
Ellijay Elementary School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
32 Mccutchen St
Ellijay, GA 30540
(706) 276-5020
Ellijay, GA 30540
(706) 276-5020
Gr: PK-5 | 757 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 46%
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School
Location
Quick Facts
1860 S Main St
Ellijay, GA 30540
(706) 276-5030
Ellijay, GA 30540
(706) 276-5030
Gr: 5-6 | 675 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 29%
Mountain Innovation Program (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
1860 S Main St
Ellijay, GA 30540
(706) 276-5007
Ellijay, GA 30540
(706) 276-5007
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in 30540, GA?
The top ranked public elementary schools in 30540, GA include Mountain View Elementary School and Ellijay Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in 30540?
2 public elementary schools are located in 30540.
What is the racial composition of students in 30540?
30540 public elementary schools minority enrollment is 42% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Georgia public elementary schools average of 65% (majority Black).
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