For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public preschools serving 2,043 students in Morgan County, TN.
The top-ranked public preschools in Morgan County, TN are Oakdale School, Central Elementary School and Coalfield School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Morgan County, TN public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 19% (versus the Tennessee public pre school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 23% (versus the 36% statewide average). Pre schools in Morgan County have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Tennessee public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 5% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Tennessee public preschool average of 43% (majority Black).
Best Public Preschools in Morgan County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Oakdale School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
225 Clifty Creek Rd
Oakdale, TN 37829
(423) 369-3885
Oakdale, TN 37829
(423) 369-3885
Gr: PK-12 | 427 students Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: #22.
Central Elementary School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 20%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1315 Knoxville Hwy
Wartburg, TN 37887
(423) 346-6683
Wartburg, TN 37887
(423) 346-6683
Gr: PK-4 | 529 students Minority enrollment: 5%
Rank: #33.
Coalfield School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 26%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1720 Coalhill Rd
Coalfield, TN 37719
(865) 435-7332
Coalfield, TN 37719
(865) 435-7332
Gr: PK-12 | 505 students Minority enrollment: 4%
Rank: #44.
Sunbright School
(Math: 12% | Reading: 18%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
205 Burrville Rd
Sunbright, TN 37872
(423) 628-2244
Sunbright, TN 37872
(423) 628-2244
Gr: PK-12 | 464 students Minority enrollment: 3%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in Morgan County, TN?
The top-ranked public preschools in Morgan County, TN include Oakdale School, Central Elementary School and Coalfield School.
How many public preschools are located in Morgan County?
4 public preschools are located in Morgan County.
What is the racial composition of students in Morgan County?
Morgan County public preschools minority enrollment is 5% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Tennessee public preschools average of 43% (majority Black).
Which public preschools in Morgan County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public preschools in Morgan County include: Oakdale School vs. Sunbright School, Coalfield School vs. Sunbright School, Oakdale School vs. Coalfield School
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