For the 2026 school year, there are 9 public preschools serving 3,491 students in Roane County, TN.
The top-ranked public preschools in Roane County, TN are Kingston Elementary School, Dyllis Springs Elementary School and Midway Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Roane County, TN public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 43% (versus the Tennessee public pre school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 34% (versus the 36% statewide average). Pre schools in Roane County have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Tennessee public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Tennessee public preschool average of 43% (majority Black).
Best Public Preschools in Roane County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Kingston Elementary School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
2000 Kingston Hwy
Kingston, TN 37763
(865) 376-5252
Kingston, TN 37763
(865) 376-5252
Gr: PK-5 | 736 students Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: #22.
Dyllis Springs Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
120 Ollis Rd
Oliver Springs, TN 37840
(865) 435-6357
Oliver Springs, TN 37840
(865) 435-6357
Gr: PK-5 | 324 students Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #33.
Midway Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
130 Laurel Bluff Rd
Kingston, TN 37763
(865) 376-2341
Kingston, TN 37763
(865) 376-2341
Gr: PK-5 | 410 students Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #44.
Midtown Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
2830 Roane State Hwy
Harriman, TN 37748
(865) 882-1228
Harriman, TN 37748
(865) 882-1228
Gr: PK-5 | 273 students Minority enrollment: 12%
Rank: #55.
Bowers Elementary School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
120 Breazeale St
Harriman, TN 37748
(865) 882-1185
Harriman, TN 37748
(865) 882-1185
Gr: PK-5 | 524 students Minority enrollment: 22%
Rank: #66.
Pine View Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
349 Daysville Rd
Rockwood, TN 37854
(865) 354-1986
Rockwood, TN 37854
(865) 354-1986
Gr: PK-8 | 178 students Minority enrollment: 5%
Rank: #77.
Ridge View Elementary School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 26%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
625 Pumphouse Rd
Rockwood, TN 37854
(865) 354-2111
Rockwood, TN 37854
(865) 354-2111
Gr: PK-5 | 577 students Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #88.
Norwood Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
809 Tri- County Blvd
Oliver Springs, TN 37840
(865) 435-2519
Oliver Springs, TN 37840
(865) 435-2519
Gr: PK-5 | 214 students Minority enrollment: 15%
Rank: #99.
Petros Joyner Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
125 Petros Joyner School Rd
Oliver Springs, TN 37840
(423) 324-8600
Oliver Springs, TN 37840
(423) 324-8600
Gr: PK-8 | 149 students Minority enrollment: 3%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in Roane County, TN?
The top-ranked public preschools in Roane County, TN include Kingston Elementary School, Dyllis Springs Elementary School and Midway Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Roane County?
9 public preschools are located in Roane County.
What is the racial composition of students in Roane County?
Roane County public preschools minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Tennessee public preschools average of 43% (majority Black).
Which public preschools in Roane County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public preschools in Roane County include: Midway Elementary School vs. Kingston Elementary School, Midtown Elementary School vs. Kingston Elementary School, Midtown Elementary School vs. Bowers Elementary School
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