For the 2025 school year, there are 22 public preschools serving 17,222 students in Montgomery County, TN.
The top ranked public preschools in Montgomery County, TN are Rossview Elementary School, East Montgomery Elementary School and Carmel Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Montgomery County, TN public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 41% (versus the Tennessee public pre school average of 37%), and reading proficiency score of 41% (versus the 37% statewide average). Pre schools in Montgomery County have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Tennessee public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 56% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Tennessee public preschool average of 42% (majority Black).
Best Public Preschools in Montgomery County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Rossview Elementary School
(Math: 73% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
2235 Cardinal Ln
Clarksville, TN 37043
(931) 645-1403
Clarksville, TN 37043
(931) 645-1403
Grades: PK-5
| 1,231 students
Rank: #22.
East Montgomery Elementary School
(Math: 69% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
230 Mcadoo Creek Rd
Clarksville, TN 37043
(931) 358-2868
Clarksville, TN 37043
(931) 358-2868
Grades: PK-5
| 748 students
Rank: #33.
Carmel Elementary School
(Math: 59% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
4925 Sango Rd
Clarksville, TN 37043
(931) 802-5025
Clarksville, TN 37043
(931) 802-5025
Grades: PK-5
| 630 students
Rank: #44.
Montgomery Central Elementary School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
4011 Highway 48
Cunningham, TN 37052
(931) 387-3208
Cunningham, TN 37052
(931) 387-3208
Grades: PK-5
| 477 students
Rank: #55.
Woodlawn Elementary School
(Math: 56% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
2250 Woodlawn Rd
Woodlawn, TN 37191
(931) 648-5680
Woodlawn, TN 37191
(931) 648-5680
Grades: PK-5
| 732 students
Rank: #66.
Barksdale Elementary School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1920 Madison St
Clarksville, TN 37043
(931) 648-5685
Clarksville, TN 37043
(931) 648-5685
Grades: PK-5
| 487 students
Rank: #77.
Cumberland Heights Elementary School
(Math: 49% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
2093 Ussery Rd S
Clarksville, TN 37040
(931) 648-5695
Clarksville, TN 37040
(931) 648-5695
Grades: PK-5
| 610 students
Rank: #88.
Northeast Elementary School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
3705 Trenton Rd
Clarksville, TN 37040
(931) 648-5662
Clarksville, TN 37040
(931) 648-5662
Grades: PK-5
| 867 students
Rank: #99.
Oakland Elementary School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1050 Cherry Blossom Ln
Clarksville, TN 37040
(931) 920-7422
Clarksville, TN 37040
(931) 920-7422
Grades: PK-5
| 1,173 students
Rank: #1010.
West Creek Elementary School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1201 W Creek Coyote Trl
Clarksville, TN 37042
(931) 802-8637
Clarksville, TN 37042
(931) 802-8637
Grades: PK-5
| 1,069 students
Rank: #1111.
Glenellen Elementary School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
825 Needmore Rd
Clarksville, TN 37040
(931) 920-6158
Clarksville, TN 37040
(931) 920-6158
Grades: PK-5
| 1,038 students
Rank: #1212.
Hazelwood Elementary School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
2623 Tiny Town Rd
Clarksville, TN 37042
(931) 553-2075
Clarksville, TN 37042
(931) 553-2075
Grades: PK-5
| 930 students
Rank: #1313.
Pisgah Elementary School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1770 Hazelwood Rd
Clarksville, TN 37042
(931) 802-6790
Clarksville, TN 37042
(931) 802-6790
Grades: PK-5
| 1,064 students
Rank: #1414.
Barkers Mill Elementary School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1230 Little Bobcat Ln
Clarksville, TN 37042
(931) 906-7235
Clarksville, TN 37042
(931) 906-7235
Grades: PK-5
| 988 students
Rank: #1515.
Moore Magnet Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1350 Madison St
Clarksville, TN 37040
(931) 648-5635
Clarksville, TN 37040
(931) 648-5635
Grades: PK-5
| 517 students
Rank: #1616.
Liberty Elementary School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
849 S Liberty Church Rd
Clarksville, TN 37042
(931) 905-5729
Clarksville, TN 37042
(931) 905-5729
Grades: PK-5
| 769 students
Rank: #1717.
Byrns Darden Elementary School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
609 E St
Clarksville, TN 37042
(931) 648-5615
Clarksville, TN 37042
(931) 648-5615
Grades: PK-5
| 542 students
Rank: #1818.
St. Bethlehem Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 40-44% )
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
2450 Old Russellville Pike
Clarksville, TN 37040
(931) 648-5670
Clarksville, TN 37040
(931) 648-5670
Grades: PK-2
| 498 students
Rank: #1919.
Minglewood Elementary School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 25%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
215 Cunningham Ln
Clarksville, TN 37042
(931) 648-5646
Clarksville, TN 37042
(931) 648-5646
Grades: PK-5
| 757 students
Rank: #2020.
Ringgold Elementary School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
240 Ringgold Rd
Clarksville, TN 37042
(931) 648-5625
Clarksville, TN 37042
(931) 648-5625
Grades: PK-5
| 854 students
Rank: #2121.
Kenwood Elementary School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 25%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1101 Peachers Mill Rd
Clarksville, TN 37042
(931) 553-2059
Clarksville, TN 37042
(931) 553-2059
Grades: PK-5
| 663 students
Rank: #2222.
Norman Smith Elementary School
(Math: 16% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
740 Greenwood Ave
Clarksville, TN 37040
(931) 648-5660
Clarksville, TN 37040
(931) 648-5660
Grades: PK-5
| 578 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in Montgomery County, TN?
The top ranked public preschools in Montgomery County, TN include Rossview Elementary School, East Montgomery Elementary School and Carmel Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Montgomery County?
22 public preschools are located in Montgomery County.
What is the racial composition of students in Montgomery County?
Montgomery County public preschools minority enrollment is 56% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Tennessee public preschools average of 42% (majority Black).
Which public preschools in Montgomery County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public preschools in Montgomery County include: Woodlawn Elementary School vs. Liberty Elementary School, Byrns Darden Elementary School vs. Kenwood Elementary School, Montgomery Central Elementary School vs. Rossview Elementary School
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