For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public preschools serving 694 students in 37716, TN.
The top-ranked public preschools in 37716, TN are Grand Oaks Elementary School, North Clinton Elementary School and Dutch Valley Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public preschools in zipcode 37716 have an average math proficiency score of 40% (versus the Tennessee public pre school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 33% (versus the 36% statewide average). Pre schools in 37716, TN have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Tennessee public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 14% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Tennessee public preschool average of 43% (majority Black).
Best 37716, TN Public Preschools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
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: #22.
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: #33.
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%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in 37716, TN?
The top-ranked public preschools in 37716, TN include Grand Oaks Elementary School, North Clinton Elementary School and Dutch Valley Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in 37716?
4 public preschools are located in 37716.
What is the racial composition of students in 37716?
37716 public preschools minority enrollment is 14% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Tennessee public preschools average of 43% (majority Black).
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