For the 2025-26 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 (2025-26)
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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