For the 2026 school year, there are 5 public preschools serving 1,451 students in Grundy County, TN.
The top-ranked public preschools in Grundy County, TN are North Elementary School, Pelham Elementary School and Monteagle Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Grundy County, TN public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 35% (versus the Tennessee public pre school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 28% (versus the 36% statewide average). Pre schools in Grundy County have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Tennessee public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 3% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is less than the Tennessee public preschool average of 43% (majority Black).
Best Public Preschools in Grundy County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
North Elementary School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
309 Main St
Altamont, TN 37301
(931) 692-3710
Altamont, TN 37301
(931) 692-3710
Gr: PK-8 | 385 students Minority enrollment: 5%
Rank: #22.
Pelham Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
2402 Sr 50
Pelham, TN 37366
(931) 467-3276
Pelham, TN 37366
(931) 467-3276
Gr: PK-8 | 165 students Minority enrollment: 2%
Rank: #33.
Monteagle Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
120 East Main St
Monteagle, TN 37356
(931) 924-2136
Monteagle, TN 37356
(931) 924-2136
Gr: PK-8 | 233 students Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #44.
Swiss Memorial Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
477 55th Avenue North
Gruetli Laager, TN 37339
(931) 779-3129
Gruetli Laager, TN 37339
(931) 779-3129
Gr: PK-8 | 317 students Minority enrollment: 2%
Rank: #55.
Tracy Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
276 3rd St
Tracy City, TN 37387
(931) 259-4752
Tracy City, TN 37387
(931) 259-4752
Gr: PK-8 | 358 students Minority enrollment: 3%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in Grundy County, TN?
The top-ranked public preschools in Grundy County, TN include North Elementary School, Pelham Elementary School and Monteagle Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Grundy County?
6 public preschools are located in Grundy County.
What is the racial composition of students in Grundy County?
Grundy County public preschools minority enrollment is 3% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is less than the Tennessee public preschools average of 43% (majority Black).
Which public preschools in Grundy County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public preschools in Grundy County include: Swiss Memorial Elementary School vs. North Elementary School, Pelham Elementary School vs. North Elementary School, North Elementary School vs. Swiss Memorial Elementary School
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