The average student:teacher ratio in Tennessee public preschools is approximately 15:1 (2025).
Student:Teacher Ratio Range: 3:1
11:1
Avg. Student:Teacher Ratio: 9:1
Public Preschools Student:Teacher Ratio Statistics in Tennessee (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Student: Teacher Ratio
Grades
Location
Rank: #1 - 21. - 2.
Knox Adaptive Education Center
Special Education School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
Student : Teacher Ratio: 3:1
Grades: PK-12
5719 Kingston Pike
Knoxville, TN 37919
(865) 909-9020
Knoxville, TN 37919
(865) 909-9020
Rank: #1 - 21. - 2.
Tenn School For Blind
Special Education School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
Student : Teacher Ratio: 3:1
Grades: PK-12
115 Stewarts Ferry Pike
Nashville, TN 37214
(615) 231-7300
Nashville, TN 37214
(615) 231-7300
Rank: #3 - 43. - 4.
Tennessee School For Deaf Elementary School
Special Education School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
Student : Teacher Ratio: 4:1
Grades: PK-6
2725 Island Home Blvd
Knoxville, TN 37920
(865) 579-2500
Knoxville, TN 37920
(865) 579-2500
Rank: #3 - 43. - 4.
Tennessee School For The Deaf Nashville
Special Education School
Student : Teacher Ratio: 4:1
Grades: PK-5
115 Stewarts Ferry Pike
Nashville, TN 37243
(615) 231-7300
Nashville, TN 37243
(615) 231-7300
Rank: #5 - 65. - 6.
Putnam County Vital
(Math: 15% | Reading: 25%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
Student : Teacher Ratio: 5:1
Grades: PK-12
1400 E. Spring St
Cookeville, TN 38506
(931) 372-2368
Cookeville, TN 38506
(931) 372-2368
Rank: #5 - 65. - 6.
West Tennessee School For The Deaf
Special Education School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
Student : Teacher Ratio: 5:1
Grades: PK-6
100 Berryhill Dr
Jackson, TN 38301
(731) 423-5705
Jackson, TN 38301
(731) 423-5705
Rank: #77.
Maynard Elementary School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 11-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
Student : Teacher Ratio: 7:1
Grades: PK-5
737 College St
Knoxville, TN 37921
(865) 594-1333
Knoxville, TN 37921
(865) 594-1333
Rank: #8 - 118. - 11.
Friendship Elementary School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
Student : Teacher Ratio: 8:1
Grades: PK-5
6117 Highway 189
Friendship, TN 38034
(731) 677-2718
Friendship, TN 38034
(731) 677-2718
Rank: #8 - 118. - 11.
Jones Cove Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
Student : Teacher Ratio: 8:1
Grades: PK-6
4554 Jones Cove Rd
Cosby, TN 37722
(865) 453-9325
Cosby, TN 37722
(865) 453-9325
Rank: #8 - 118. - 11.
Nashville Classical West
Charter School
Student : Teacher Ratio: 8:1
Grades: K
1015 Davidson Dr
Nashville, TN 37207
(615) 538-5841
Nashville, TN 37207
(615) 538-5841
Rank: #8 - 118. - 11.
Sharon School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
Student : Teacher Ratio: 8:1
Grades: PK-8
254 North Woodlawn Dr
Sharon, TN 38255
(731) 456-2672
Sharon, TN 38255
(731) 456-2672
Rank: #12 - 1712. - 17.
Barret's Chapel Elementary Middle School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 21%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
Student : Teacher Ratio: 9:1
Grades: PK-8
10280 Godwin Rd
Arlington, TN 38002
(901) 416-0325
Arlington, TN 38002
(901) 416-0325
Rank: #12 - 1712. - 17.
Black Oak Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
Student : Teacher Ratio: 9:1
Grades: PK-8
365 North Shawtown Rd
Hornbeak, TN 38232
(731) 538-2271
Hornbeak, TN 38232
(731) 538-2271
Rank: #12 - 1712. - 17.
Catons Chapel Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
Student : Teacher Ratio: 9:1
Grades: PK-6
3135 Catons Chapel Rd
Sevierville, TN 37876
(865) 453-2132
Sevierville, TN 37876
(865) 453-2132
Rank: #12 - 1712. - 17.
Frank Hughes School
(Math: 15% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
Student : Teacher Ratio: 9:1
Grades: PK-12
444 Main St, P. O. Box A
Clifton, TN 38425
(931) 676-3325
Clifton, TN 38425
(931) 676-3325
Rank: #12 - 1712. - 17.
Jellico Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
Student : Teacher Ratio: 9:1
Grades: PK-8
551 Sunset Trl
Jellico, TN 37762
(423) 784-6565
Jellico, TN 37762
(423) 784-6565
Rank: #12 - 1712. - 17.
Pine View Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
Student : Teacher Ratio: 9:1
Grades: PK-8
349 Daysville Rd
Rockwood, TN 37854
(865) 354-1986
Rockwood, TN 37854
(865) 354-1986
Rank: #18 - 3318. - 33.
Briceville Elementary School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
Student : Teacher Ratio: 10:1
Grades: PK-5
103 Slatestone Rd
Briceville, TN 37710
(865) 426-2289
Briceville, TN 37710
(865) 426-2289
Rank: #18 - 3318. - 33.
Carter-lawrence Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
Student : Teacher Ratio: 10:1
Grades: PK-5
1118 12th Avenue South
Nashville, TN 37203
(615) 291-7333
Nashville, TN 37203
(615) 291-7333
Rank: #18 - 3318. - 33.
Central Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
Student : Teacher Ratio: 10:1
Grades: PK-8
252 Taylor Rd
Johnson City, TN 37601
(423) 547-4045
Johnson City, TN 37601
(423) 547-4045
Rank: #18 - 3318. - 33.
Dickson Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
Student : Teacher Ratio: 10:1
Grades: PK-5
120 W Broad St
Dickson, TN 37055
(615) 740-5837
Dickson, TN 37055
(615) 740-5837
Rank: #18 - 3318. - 33.
Franklin Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
Student : Teacher Ratio: 10:1
Grades: PK-4
1501 Figuers Dr
Franklin, TN 37064
(615) 794-1187
Franklin, TN 37064
(615) 794-1187
Rank: #18 - 3318. - 33.
G.r. Stuart Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
Student : Teacher Ratio: 10:1
Grades: PK-5
802 20th Nw St
Cleveland, TN 37311
(423) 476-8246
Cleveland, TN 37311
(423) 476-8246
Rank: #18 - 3318. - 33.
Highland Park Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
Student : Teacher Ratio: 10:1
Grades: PK-4
1606 Highland Ave
Columbia, TN 38401
(931) 388-7325
Columbia, TN 38401
(931) 388-7325
Rank: #18 - 3318. - 33.
Johnson Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
Student : Teacher Ratio: 10:1
Grades: PK-4
815 Glass Ln
Franklin, TN 37064
(615) 794-4837
Franklin, TN 37064
(615) 794-4837
Rank: #18 - 3318. - 33.
Lafollette Elementary School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 21%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
Student : Teacher Ratio: 10:1
Grades: PK-6
195 Myers Ln
La Follette, TN 37766
(423) 562-3439
La Follette, TN 37766
(423) 562-3439
Rank: #18 - 3318. - 33.
Student : Teacher Ratio: 10:1
Grades: PK-2
819 Church St
Tiptonville, TN 38079
(731) 253-7253
Tiptonville, TN 38079
(731) 253-7253
Rank: #18 - 3318. - 33.
Millersville Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
Student : Teacher Ratio: 10:1
Grades: PK-5
1248 Louisville Hwy
Goodlettsville, TN 37072
(615) 859-1439
Goodlettsville, TN 37072
(615) 859-1439
Rank: #18 - 3318. - 33.
Poplar Grove K-4
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
Student : Teacher Ratio: 10:1
Grades: PK-4
2959 Del Rio Pike
Franklin, TN 37064
(615) 790-4720
Franklin, TN 37064
(615) 790-4720
Rank: #18 - 3318. - 33.
Shrine School
Special Education School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
Student : Teacher Ratio: 10:1
Grades: PK-12
4259 Forest View Dr
Memphis, TN 38118
(901) 416-2400
Memphis, TN 38118
(901) 416-2400
Rank: #18 - 3318. - 33.
Sullivan Central Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
Student : Teacher Ratio: 10:1
Grades: PK-5
507 Henslee Dr
Dickson, TN 37055
(615) 446-7571
Dickson, TN 37055
(615) 446-7571
Rank: #18 - 3318. - 33.
Student : Teacher Ratio: 10:1
Grades: PK
720 Quadrangle
Cookeville, TN 38505
(931) 372-6262
Cookeville, TN 38505
(931) 372-6262
Rank: #18 - 3318. - 33.
White Oak Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
Student : Teacher Ratio: 10:1
Grades: PK-8
5634 White Oak Rd
Duff, TN 37729
(423) 784-6051
Duff, TN 37729
(423) 784-6051
Rank: #34 - 7834. - 78.
Bon De Croft Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
Student : Teacher Ratio: 11:1
Grades: PK-5
8095 Crossville Hwy
Sparta, TN 38583
(931) 935-2359
Sparta, TN 38583
(931) 935-2359
Rank: #34 - 7834. - 78.
Calvin Donaldson Environmental Science Academy
Magnet School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 6-9%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
Student : Teacher Ratio: 11:1
Grades: PK-5
927 West 37th St
Chattanooga, TN 37410
(423) 825-7337
Chattanooga, TN 37410
(423) 825-7337
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Tennessee average public preschools student:teacher ratio?
The Tennessee average public preschools student:teacher ratio is 15:1 for 2025.
What are the public preschools with the lowest student:teacher ratio in Tennessee?
The best top ranked public preschools in Tennessee include Knox Adaptive Education Center, Tenn School For Blind and Tennessee School For Deaf Elementary School.
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