Best Bledsoe County Public Preschools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public preschools serving 796 students in Bledsoe County, TN.
The top-ranked public preschools in Bledsoe County, TN are Mary V Wheeler Elementary School, Pikeville Elementary School and Cecil B Rigsby Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Bledsoe County, TN public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 33% (versus the Tennessee public pre school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 33% (versus the 36% statewide average). Pre schools in Bledsoe County have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Tennessee public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Tennessee public preschool average of 43% (majority Black).

Best Public Preschools in Bledsoe County (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Mary V Wheeler Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
33073 Sr 30
Pikeville, TN 37367
(423) 881-3394
Gr: PK-5 | 212 students Minority enrollment: 4%
Rank: #22.
Pikeville Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
41068 S R 30
Pikeville, TN 37367
(423) 447-2457
Gr: PK-5 | 383 students Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #33.
Cecil B Rigsby Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
8231 New Harmony Rd
Pikeville, TN 37367
(423) 447-2891
Gr: PK-5 | 176 students Minority enrollment: 18%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public preschools in Bledsoe County, TN?
The top-ranked public preschools in Bledsoe County, TN include Mary V Wheeler Elementary School, Pikeville Elementary School and Cecil B Rigsby Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Bledsoe County?
3 public preschools are located in Bledsoe County.
What is the racial composition of students in Bledsoe County?
Bledsoe County public preschools minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Tennessee public preschools average of 43% (majority Black).

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