For the 2026 school year, there are 8 public preschools serving 3,435 students in Jefferson County, TN.
The top-ranked public preschools in Jefferson County, TN are Dandridge Elementary School, Jefferson Elementary School and Piedmont Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Jefferson County, TN public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 38% (versus the Tennessee public pre school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 35% (versus the 36% statewide average). Pre schools in Jefferson County have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Tennessee public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 19% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Tennessee public preschool average of 43% (majority Black).
Best Public Preschools in Jefferson County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Dandridge Elementary School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
780 S Highway 92
Dandridge, TN 37725
(865) 397-3127
Dandridge, TN 37725
(865) 397-3127
Gr: PK-5 | 543 students Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: #22.
Jefferson Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
321 W Broadway Blvd
Jefferson City, TN 37760
(865) 475-4712
Jefferson City, TN 37760
(865) 475-4712
Gr: PK-5 | 467 students Minority enrollment: 28%
Rank: #33.
Piedmont Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1100 W Dumplin Valley Rd
Dandridge, TN 37725
(865) 397-2939
Dandridge, TN 37725
(865) 397-2939
Gr: PK-5 | 367 students Minority enrollment: 16%
Rank: #44.
New Market Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1559 W Old A Johnson Hwy
New Market, TN 37820
(865) 475-3551
New Market, TN 37820
(865) 475-3551
Gr: PK-5 | 272 students Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: #55.
Mount Horeb Elementary School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
500 East Dumplin Valley Rd
Jefferson City, TN 37760
(865) 397-9472
Jefferson City, TN 37760
(865) 397-9472
Gr: PK-5 | 616 students Minority enrollment: 25%
Rank: #6 - 76. - 7.
Rush Strong Elementary School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
3081 W Old Andrew Johnson Hwy
Strawberry Plains, TN 37871
(865) 933-5313
Strawberry Plains, TN 37871
(865) 933-5313
Gr: PK-8 | 518 students Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: #6 - 76. - 7.
White Pine Elementary School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
3060 Roy Messer Hwy
White Pine, TN 37890
(865) 674-2596
White Pine, TN 37890
(865) 674-2596
Gr: PK-8 | 705 students Minority enrollment: 29%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in Jefferson County, TN?
The top-ranked public preschools in Jefferson County, TN include Dandridge Elementary School, Jefferson Elementary School and Piedmont Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Jefferson County?
8 public preschools are located in Jefferson County.
What is the racial composition of students in Jefferson County?
Jefferson County public preschools minority enrollment is 19% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Tennessee public preschools average of 43% (majority Black).
Which public preschools in Jefferson County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public preschools in Jefferson County include: Mount Horeb Elementary School vs. Dandridge Elementary School, Dandridge Elementary School vs. Mount Horeb Elementary School, Piedmont Elementary School vs. Dandridge Elementary School
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