For the 2026-27 school year, there are 4 public preschools serving 2,007 students in Hixson, TN.
The top-ranked public preschools in Hixson, TN are Big Ridge Elementary School, Mcconnell Elementary School and Middle Valley Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Hixson, TN public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 53% (versus the Tennessee public pre school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 44% (versus the 36% statewide average). Pre schools in Hixson have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Tennessee public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 32% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Tennessee public preschool average of 43% (majority Black).
Best Public Preschools in Hixson, TN (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Big Ridge Elementary School
(Math: 56% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
5210 Cassandra Smith Rd
Hixson, TN 37343
(423) 843-4793
Hixson, TN 37343
(423) 843-4793
Gr: PK-5 | 466 students Minority enrollment: 31%
Rank: #22.
Mcconnell Elementary School
(Math: 57% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
8629 Columbus Rd
Hixson, TN 37343
(423) 843-4704
Hixson, TN 37343
(423) 843-4704
Gr: PK-5 | 417 students Minority enrollment: 17%
Rank: #33.
Middle Valley Elementary School
(Math: 56% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1609 Thrasher Pike
Hixson, TN 37343
(423) 843-4700
Hixson, TN 37343
(423) 843-4700
Gr: PK-5 | 705 students Minority enrollment: 24%
Rank: #44.
Hixson Elementary School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
5950 Winding Ln
Hixson, TN 37343
(423) 870-0621
Hixson, TN 37343
(423) 870-0621
Gr: PK-5 | 419 students Minority enrollment: 63%
Hixson, Tennessee Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
715 Roberts Mill Rd
Hixson, TN 37343
(423) 843-4711
Hixson, TN 37343
(423) 843-4711
Gr: K-5 | 174 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in Hixson, TN?
The top-ranked public preschools in Hixson, TN include Big Ridge Elementary School, Mcconnell Elementary School and Middle Valley Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Hixson?
4 public preschools are located in Hixson.
What is the racial composition of students in Hixson?
Hixson public preschools minority enrollment is 32% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Tennessee public preschools average of 43% (majority Black).
Which public preschools in Hixson are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public preschools in Hixson include: Middle Valley Elementary School vs. Mcconnell Elementary School, Mcconnell Elementary School vs. Middle Valley Elementary School
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