For the 2026-27 school year, there is 1 public preschool serving 515 students in Monterey, TN.
The top-ranked public preschool in Monterey, TN is Burks Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Monterey, TN public preschool have an average math proficiency score of 40% (versus the Tennessee public pre school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 33% (versus the 36% statewide average). Pre schools in Monterey have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Tennessee public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 39% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Tennessee public preschool average of 43% (majority Black).
Best Public Preschools in Monterey, TN (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Burks Elementary School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
300 Crossville St
Monterey, TN 38574
(931) 839-7641
Monterey, TN 38574
(931) 839-7641
Gr: PK-6 | 515 students Minority enrollment: 39%
Monterey, Tennessee Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
112 Elm
Monterey, TN 38574
(931) 839-2791
Monterey, TN 38574
(931) 839-2791
Gr: PK-6 | 294 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 35%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in Monterey, TN?
The top-ranked public preschools in Monterey, TN include Burks Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Monterey?
1 public preschools are located in Monterey.
What is the racial composition of students in Monterey?
Monterey public preschools minority enrollment is 39% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Tennessee public preschools average of 43% (majority Black).
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