For the 2026-27 school year, there are 2 public preschools serving 919 students in La Follette, TN.
The top-ranked public preschools in La Follette, TN are Valley View Elementary School and Lafollette Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
La Follette, TN public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 29% (versus the Tennessee public pre school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 26% (versus the 36% statewide average). Pre schools in La Follette have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Tennessee public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 5% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Tennessee public preschool average of 43% (majority Black).
Best Public Preschools in La Follette, TN (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Valley View Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1187 Old Middlesboro Hwy
La Follette, TN 37766
(423) 562-5278
La Follette, TN 37766
(423) 562-5278
Gr: PK-5 | 452 students Minority enrollment: 2%
Rank: #22.
Lafollette Elementary School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 21%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
195 Myers Ln
La Follette, TN 37766
(423) 562-3439
La Follette, TN 37766
(423) 562-3439
Gr: PK-5 | 467 students Minority enrollment: 8%
La Follette, Tennessee Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
800 East Chestnut St
La Follette, TN 37766
(423) 562-3838
La Follette, TN 37766
(423) 562-3838
Gr: PK-5 | 309 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1
318 W Beech St
La Follette, TN 37766
(423) 562-3439
La Follette, TN 37766
(423) 562-3439
Gr: PK-5 | 458 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 1%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in La Follette, TN?
The top-ranked public preschools in La Follette, TN include Valley View Elementary School and Lafollette Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in La Follette?
2 public preschools are located in La Follette.
What is the racial composition of students in La Follette?
La Follette public preschools minority enrollment is 5% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Tennessee public preschools average of 43% (majority Black).
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