For the 2026 school year, there are 9 public preschools serving 2,002 students in Anderson County, TN.
The top-ranked public preschools in Anderson County, TN are Andersonville Elementary School, Norris 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 42% (versus the Tennessee public pre school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 37% (versus the 36% statewide average). Pre schools in Anderson County have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Tennessee public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 13% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Tennessee public preschool average of 43% (majority Black).
Best Public Preschools in Anderson County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Andersonville Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1951 Mountain Rd
Andersonville, TN 37705
(865) 494-7695
Andersonville, TN 37705
(865) 494-7695
Gr: PK-5 | 296 students Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: #22.
Norris Elementary 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
Gr: PK-5 | 257 students Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #33.
Grand Oaks Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | 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
Gr: PK-5 | 303 students Minority enrollment: 12%
Rank: #44.
North Clinton Elementary School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
305 Beets St
Clinton, TN 37716
(865) 457-2784
Clinton, TN 37716
(865) 457-2784
Gr: PK-5 | 192 students Minority enrollment: 22%
Rank: #55.
Briceville Elementary 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
Gr: PK-5 | 96 students Minority enrollment: 2%
Rank: #66.
Lake City Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | 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
Gr: PK-5 | 387 students Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: #77.
Dutch Valley Elementary School
(Math: 20-29% | 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
Gr: PK-5 | 135 students Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: n/an/a
708 N. Main St
Clinton, TN 37716
(865) 463-2833
Clinton, TN 37716
(865) 463-2833
Gr: PK | 64 students Minority enrollment: 20%
Rank: n/an/a
157 Carver Ave
Oak Ridge, TN 37830
(865) 425-9101
Oak Ridge, TN 37830
(865) 425-9101
Gr: PK | 225 students Minority enrollment: 51%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in Anderson County, TN?
The top-ranked public preschools in Anderson County, TN include Andersonville Elementary School, Norris 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), which is less than the Tennessee public preschools average of 43% (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, Andersonville Elementary School vs. Briceville Elementary School
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