For the 2026 school year, there are 7 public preschools serving 2,520 students in Hawkins County, TN.
The top-ranked public preschools in Hawkins County, TN are Mt Carmel Elementary School, Church Hill Elementary School and Mooresburg Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Hawkins 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 34% (versus the 36% statewide average). Pre schools in Hawkins 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 Hawkins County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Mt Carmel Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
127 Cherry St
Mount Carmel, TN 37645
(423) 357-7221
Mount Carmel, TN 37645
(423) 357-7221
Gr: PK-4 | 306 students Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: #2 - 32. - 3.
Church Hill Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
400 Old Stage Rd
Church Hill, TN 37642
(423) 357-5621
Church Hill, TN 37642
(423) 357-5621
Gr: PK-4 | 309 students Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #2 - 32. - 3.
Mooresburg Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
305 Hwy 31
Mooresburg, TN 37811
(423) 921-8969
Mooresburg, TN 37811
(423) 921-8969
Gr: PK-5 | 192 students Minority enrollment: 12%
Rank: #44.
Rogersville Elementary School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
116 Broadway
Rogersville, TN 37857
(423) 272-7651
Rogersville, TN 37857
(423) 272-7651
Gr: PK-8 | 644 students Minority enrollment: 12%
Rank: #55.
Carter's Valley Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1006 N Central Ave
Church Hill, TN 37642
(423) 357-7450
Church Hill, TN 37642
(423) 357-7450
Gr: PK-4 | 303 students Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #66.
Bulls Gap School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 23%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
315 Allen Dr
Bulls Gap, TN 37711
(423) 235-5201
Bulls Gap, TN 37711
(423) 235-5201
Gr: PK-8 | 357 students Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: n/an/a
2001 East Main St
Rogersville, TN 37857
(423) 272-9110
Rogersville, TN 37857
(423) 272-9110
Gr: PK-2 | 325 students Minority enrollment: 7%
Hawkins County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
1914 Burem Pike
Rogersville, TN 37857
(423) 272-9390
Rogersville, TN 37857
(423) 272-9390
Gr: K-5 | 71 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
1115 Goshen Val Rd
Church Hill, TN 37642
(423) 357-6822
Church Hill, TN 37642
(423) 357-6822
Gr: K-4 | 88 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 3%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in Hawkins County, TN?
The top-ranked public preschools in Hawkins County, TN include Mt Carmel Elementary School, Church Hill Elementary School and Mooresburg Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Hawkins County?
7 public preschools are located in Hawkins County.
What is the racial composition of students in Hawkins County?
Hawkins 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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