For the 2024 school year, there are 3 public preschools serving 1,016 students in Polk County, TN.
The top ranked public preschools in Polk County, TN are Benton Elementary School, South Polk Elementary School and Copper Basin Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Polk County, TN public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 40% (versus the Tennessee public pre school average of 31%), and reading proficiency score of 32% (versus the 30% statewide average). Pre schools in Polk County have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Tennessee public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 4% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Tennessee public preschool average of 39% (majority Black).
Best Public Preschools in Polk County (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Benton Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
215 Schoolhouse Hill Rd
Benton, TN 37307
(423) 299-0090
Benton, TN 37307
(423) 299-0090
Grades: PK-5
| 380 students
Rank: #22.
South Polk Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
964 Old Federal Rd
Old Fort, TN 37362
(423) 338-4512
Old Fort, TN 37362
(423) 338-4512
Grades: PK-5
| 295 students
Rank: #33.
Copper Basin Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
206 Cougar Dr
Copperhill, TN 37317
(423) 496-3271
Copperhill, TN 37317
(423) 496-3271
Grades: PK-6
| 341 students
Polk County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
P O Box 40
Ducktown, TN 37326
(423) 496-3271
Ducktown, TN 37326
(423) 496-3271
Grades: PK-6
| 300 students
131 Stephens St
Benton, TN 37307
(423) 299-0471
Benton, TN 37307
(423) 299-0471
Grades: 6-8
| n/a students
Po Box 180
Turtletown, TN 37391
(423) 496-3288
Turtletown, TN 37391
(423) 496-3288
Grades: PK-6
| 101 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in Polk County, TN?
The top ranked public preschools in Polk County, TN include Benton Elementary School, South Polk Elementary School and Copper Basin Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Polk County, TN?
3 public preschools are located in Polk County, TN.
What is the racial composition of students in Polk County, TN?
Polk County, TN public preschools minority enrollment is 4% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Tennessee public preschools average of 39% (majority Black).
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