For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public preschools serving 1,307 students in Jonesborough, TN.
The top-ranked public preschool in Jonesborough, TN is Lamar Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Jonesborough, TN public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 31% (versus the Tennessee public pre school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 35% (versus the 37% statewide average). Pre schools in Jonesborough have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 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 Public Preschools in Jonesborough, TN (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Lamar Elementary School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
3261 Highway 81 South
Jonesborough, TN 37659
(423) 753-1130
Jonesborough, TN 37659
(423) 753-1130
Gr: PK-8 | 399 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: n/an/a
710 N Cherokee St
Jonesborough, TN 37659
(423) 753-1100
Jonesborough, TN 37659
(423) 753-1100
Gr: PK-8 | 908 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Jonesborough, Tennessee Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
306 Forest Dr
Jonesborough, TN 37659
(423) 753-1180
Jonesborough, TN 37659
(423) 753-1180
Gr: PK-4 | 485 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
308 Forest Dr
Jonesborough, TN 37659
(423) 753-1190
Jonesborough, TN 37659
(423) 753-1190
Gr: 5-8 | 416 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in Jonesborough, TN?
The top-ranked public preschools in Jonesborough, TN include Lamar Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Jonesborough?
2 public preschools are located in Jonesborough.
What is the racial composition of students in Jonesborough?
Jonesborough 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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