For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public preschools serving 1,158 students in 38506, TN.
The top ranked public preschools in 38506, TN are Algood Elementary School, Prescott South Elementary School and Putnam County Vital. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public preschools in zipcode 38506 have an average math proficiency score of 41% (versus the Tennessee public pre school average of 37%), and reading proficiency score of 41% (versus the 37% statewide average). Pre schools in 38506, TN have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Tennessee public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 14% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Tennessee public preschool average of 42% (majority Black).
Best 38506, TN Public Preschools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Algood Elementary School
(Math: 57% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
2525 Old Walton Rd
Cookeville, TN 38506
(931) 303-0362
Cookeville, TN 38506
(931) 303-0362
Grades: PK-4
| 507 students
Rank: #22.
Prescott South Elementary School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
115 W. Cemetery Rd
Cookeville, TN 38506
(931) 526-2275
Cookeville, TN 38506
(931) 526-2275
Grades: PK-4
| 545 students
Rank: #33.
Putnam County Vital
(Math: 15% | Reading: 25%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1400 E. Spring St
Cookeville, TN 38506
(931) 372-2368
Cookeville, TN 38506
(931) 372-2368
Grades: PK-12
| 106 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in 38506, TN?
The top ranked public preschools in 38506, TN include Algood Elementary School, Prescott South Elementary School and Putnam County Vital.
How many public preschools are located in 38506?
3 public preschools are located in 38506.
What is the racial composition of students in 38506?
38506 public preschools minority enrollment is 14% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Tennessee public preschools average of 42% (majority Black).
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