For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public preschools serving 1,084 students in Johnson County, TN.
The top-ranked public preschools in Johnson County, TN are Mountain City Elementary School, Doe Elementary School and Little Milligan. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Johnson County, TN public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 43% (versus the Tennessee public pre school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 37% (versus the 37% statewide average). Pre schools in Johnson County have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Tennessee public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Tennessee public preschool average of 42% (majority Black).
Best Public Preschools in Johnson County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Mountain City Elementary School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
301 Donnelly St
Mountain City, TN 37683
(423) 727-2621
Mountain City, TN 37683
(423) 727-2621
Gr: PK-6 | 430 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: #22.
Doe Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
7164 Highway 67 West
Mountain City, TN 37683
(423) 727-2682
Mountain City, TN 37683
(423) 727-2682
Gr: PK-6 | 224 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Rank: #33.
Little Milligan
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
4226 Hwy 321
Butler, TN 37640
(423) 768-4400
Butler, TN 37640
(423) 768-4400
Gr: PK-5 | 89 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #44.
Roan Creek Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
2410 Roan Creek Rd
Mountain City, TN 37683
(423) 727-4964
Mountain City, TN 37683
(423) 727-4964
Gr: PK-6 | 341 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Johnson County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in Johnson County, TN?
The top-ranked public preschools in Johnson County, TN include Mountain City Elementary School, Doe Elementary School and Little Milligan.
How many public preschools are located in Johnson County?
4 public preschools are located in Johnson County.
What is the racial composition of students in Johnson County?
Johnson County public preschools minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Tennessee public preschools average of 42% (majority Black).
Which public preschools in Johnson County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public preschools in Johnson County include: Roan Creek Elementary School vs. Mountain City Elementary School, Doe Elementary School vs. Mountain City Elementary School, Mountain City Elementary School vs. Doe Elementary School
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