For the 2024-25 school year, there are 9 public preschools serving 2,023 students in Anderson County, TN.
The top ranked public preschools in Anderson County, TN are Norris Elementary School, Andersonville Elementary School and Grand Oaks Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Anderson County, TN public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 38% (versus the Tennessee public pre school average of 37%), and reading proficiency score of 37% (versus the 37% statewide average). Pre schools in Anderson County have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Tennessee public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 13% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the Tennessee public preschool average of 41% (majority Black).
Best Public Preschools in Anderson County (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Norris Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
42 East Circle Dr
Norris, TN 37828
(865) 494-7422
Norris, TN 37828
(865) 494-7422
Grades: PK-5
| 259 students
Rank: #22.
Andersonville Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1951 Mountain Rd
Andersonville, TN 37705
(865) 494-7695
Andersonville, TN 37705
(865) 494-7695
Grades: PK-5
| 325 students
Rank: #33.
Grand Oaks Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1033 Oliver Springs Hwy
Clinton, TN 37716
(865) 435-7506
Clinton, TN 37716
(865) 435-7506
Grades: PK-5
| 330 students
Rank: #44.
North Clinton Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
305 Beets St
Clinton, TN 37716
(865) 457-2784
Clinton, TN 37716
(865) 457-2784
Grades: PK-6
| 180 students
Rank: #55.
Briceville Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
103 Slatestone Rd
Briceville, TN 37710
(865) 426-2289
Briceville, TN 37710
(865) 426-2289
Grades: PK-5
| 108 students
Rank: #66.
Lake City Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
402 Lindsay St
Rocky Top, TN 37769
(865) 426-2108
Rocky Top, TN 37769
(865) 426-2108
Grades: PK-5
| 403 students
Rank: #77.
Dutch Valley Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 11-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1044 Old Dutch Valley Rd
Clinton, TN 37716
(865) 457-2599
Clinton, TN 37716
(865) 457-2599
Grades: PK-5
| 114 students
Rank: n/an/a
Anderson County Head Start / Preschool
Magnet School
708 N. Main St
Clinton, TN 37716
(865) 463-2833
Clinton, TN 37716
(865) 463-2833
Grades: PK
| 73 students
Rank: n/an/a
Preschool
Magnet School
157 Carver Ave
Oak Ridge, TN 37830
(865) 425-9101
Oak Ridge, TN 37830
(865) 425-9101
Grades: PK
| 231 students
Anderson County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
The Learn Center (Closed 2008)
Alternative School
931 No Cg Seivers Bl
Clinton, TN 37716
(865) 463-7938
Clinton, TN 37716
(865) 463-7938
Grades: K-12
| 141 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in Anderson County, TN?
The top ranked public preschools in Anderson County, TN include Norris Elementary School, Andersonville Elementary School and Grand Oaks Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Anderson County?
9 public preschools are located in Anderson County.
What is the racial composition of students in Anderson County?
Anderson County public preschools minority enrollment is 13% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the Tennessee public preschools average of 41% (majority Black).
Which public preschools in Anderson County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public preschools in Anderson County include: Briceville Elementary School vs. Andersonville Elementary School, Norris Elementary School vs. Andersonville Elementary School, Lake City Elementary School vs. Andersonville Elementary School
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