For the 2024 school year, there are 9 public preschools serving 4,017 students in Jefferson County, TN.
The top ranked public preschools in Jefferson County, TN are Piedmont Elementary School, Dandridge Elementary School and New Market Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Jefferson County, TN public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 25% (versus the Tennessee public pre school average of 31%), and reading proficiency score of 26% (versus the 30% statewide average). Pre schools in Jefferson County have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Tennessee public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 18% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Tennessee public preschool average of 39% (majority Black).
Best Public Preschools in Jefferson County (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Piedmont Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1100 W Dumplin Valley Rd
Dandridge, TN 37725
(865) 397-2939
Dandridge, TN 37725
(865) 397-2939
Grades: PK-5
| 321 students
Rank: #22.
Dandridge Elementary School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
780 S Highway 92
Dandridge, TN 37725
(865) 397-3127
Dandridge, TN 37725
(865) 397-3127
Grades: PK-5
| 564 students
Rank: #33.
New Market Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1559 W Old A Johnson Hwy
New Market, TN 37820
(865) 475-3551
New Market, TN 37820
(865) 475-3551
Grades: PK-5
| 307 students
Rank: #44.
Jefferson Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
321 W Broadway Blvd
Jefferson City, TN 37760
(865) 475-4712
Jefferson City, TN 37760
(865) 475-4712
Grades: PK-5
| 437 students
Rank: #55.
Mount Horeb Elementary School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 25%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
500 East Dumplin Valley Rd
Jefferson City, TN 37760
(865) 397-9472
Jefferson City, TN 37760
(865) 397-9472
Grades: PK-5
| 603 students
Rank: #66.
Carter Elementary School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 26%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
9304 College Ln
Strawberry Plains, TN 37871
(865) 933-4172
Strawberry Plains, TN 37871
(865) 933-4172
Grades: PK-5
| 535 students
Rank: #77.
White Pine Elementary School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 19%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
3060 Roy Messer Hwy
White Pine, TN 37890
(865) 674-2596
White Pine, TN 37890
(865) 674-2596
Grades: PK-8
| 761 students
Rank: #88.
Rush Strong Elementary School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 19%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
3081 W Old Andrew Johnson Hwy
Strawberry Plains, TN 37871
(865) 933-5313
Strawberry Plains, TN 37871
(865) 933-5313
Grades: PK-8
| 489 students
Rank: n/an/a
546 Patriot Dr
Jefferson City, TN 37760
(865) 397-6390
Jefferson City, TN 37760
(865) 397-6390
Grades: PK
| n/a students
Jefferson County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Jefferson County Alternative School (Closed 2004)
Alternative School
341 W Broadway
Jefferson City, TN 37760
(865) 475-1424
Jefferson City, TN 37760
(865) 475-1424
Grades: 6-12
| 28 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in Jefferson County, TN?
The top ranked public preschools in Jefferson County, TN include Piedmont Elementary School, Dandridge Elementary School and New Market Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Jefferson County, TN?
9 public preschools are located in Jefferson County, TN.
What is the racial composition of students in Jefferson County, TN?
Jefferson County, TN public preschools minority enrollment is 18% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Tennessee public preschools average of 39% (majority Black).
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