For the 2026-27 school year, there are 5 public preschools serving 1,308 students in Claiborne County, TN.
The top-ranked public preschools in Claiborne County, TN are Ellen Myers Primary, Midway Elementary School and Powell Valley Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Claiborne County, TN public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 32% (versus the Tennessee public pre school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 31% (versus the 36% statewide average). Pre schools in Claiborne County have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Tennessee public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 5% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Tennessee public preschool average of 43% (majority Black).
Best Public Preschools in Claiborne County (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Ellen Myers Primary
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
275 Nettleton Rd
Harrogate, TN 37752
(423) 869-2172
Harrogate, TN 37752
(423) 869-2172
Gr: PK-4 | 334 students Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: #22.
Midway Elementary School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
4411 Clouds Rd
New Tazewell, TN 37825
(423) 626-3067
New Tazewell, TN 37825
(423) 626-3067
Gr: PK-8 | 404 students Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #33.
Powell Valley Elementary School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
255 Powell Valley School Ln
Speedwell, TN 37870
(423) 869-4659
Speedwell, TN 37870
(423) 869-4659
Gr: PK-8 | 280 students Minority enrollment: 1%
Rank: #44.
Forge Ridge School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
160 Hill Rd
Harrogate, TN 37752
(423) 869-2768
Harrogate, TN 37752
(423) 869-2768
Gr: PK-8 | 132 students
Rank: n/an/a
910 Alpha Dr
New Tazewell, TN 37825
(423) 626-3323
New Tazewell, TN 37825
(423) 626-3323
Gr: PK | 144 students Minority enrollment: 6%
Claiborne County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Claiborne County High School (Closed 2008)
Alternative School
1325 Claiborne St
Tazewell, TN 37879
(423) 626-3532
Tazewell, TN 37879
(423) 626-3532
Gr: 7-12 | 39 students Student-teacher ratio: 4:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
205 Powell Valley School La
Speedwell, TN 37870
(423) 869-4275
Speedwell, TN 37870
(423) 869-4275
Gr: 9-12 | 365 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in Claiborne County, TN?
The top-ranked public preschools in Claiborne County, TN include Ellen Myers Primary, Midway Elementary School and Powell Valley Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Claiborne County?
5 public preschools are located in Claiborne County.
What is the racial composition of students in Claiborne County?
Claiborne County public preschools minority enrollment is 5% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Tennessee public preschools average of 43% (majority Black).
Which public preschools in Claiborne County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public preschools in Claiborne County include: Forge Ridge School vs. Ellen Myers Primary, Ellen Myers Primary vs. Forge Ridge School, Powell Valley Elementary School vs. Midway Elementary School
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