For the 2025-26 school year, there are 17 public preschools serving 7,296 students in Bradley County, TN.
The top ranked public preschools in Bradley County, TN are Michigan Avenue Elementary School, North Lee Elementary School and Candy's Creek Cherokee Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Bradley County, TN public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 42% (versus the Tennessee public pre school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 41% (versus the 37% statewide average). Pre schools in Bradley County have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Tennessee public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 31% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Tennessee public preschool average of 42% (majority Black).
Best Public Preschools in Bradley County (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Michigan Avenue Elementary School
(Math: 72% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
188 Michigan Ave School Rd
Cleveland, TN 37323
(423) 478-8807
Cleveland, TN 37323
(423) 478-8807
Gr: PK-5 | 453 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
Rank: #22.
North Lee Elementary School
(Math: 68% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
205 Sequoia Dr
Cleveland, TN 37312
(423) 478-8809
Cleveland, TN 37312
(423) 478-8809
Gr: PK-5 | 509 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
Rank: #33.
Candy's Creek Cherokee Elementary School
(Math: 57% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
4445 Georgetown Rd
Cleveland, TN 37312
(423) 476-1160
Cleveland, TN 37312
(423) 476-1160
Gr: PK-5 | 473 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 38%
Rank: #44.
Charleston Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
8797 Hiwassee St
Charleston, TN 37310
(423) 336-2232
Charleston, TN 37310
(423) 336-2232
Gr: PK-5 | 342 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
Rank: #55.
Hopewell Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
5350 Freewill Road Nw
Cleveland, TN 37312
(423) 478-8802
Cleveland, TN 37312
(423) 478-8802
Gr: PK-5 | 463 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: #66.
Black Fox Elementary School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
3119 Varnell Rd
Cleveland, TN 37311
(423) 478-8800
Cleveland, TN 37311
(423) 478-8800
Gr: PK-5 | 506 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Rank: #77.
Park View Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
300 Minnis Rd
Cleveland, TN 37323
(423) 476-6622
Cleveland, TN 37323
(423) 476-6622
Gr: PK-5 | 443 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Rank: #88.
Prospect Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
2450 Prospect School Rd
Cleveland, TN 37311
(423) 478-8814
Cleveland, TN 37311
(423) 478-8814
Gr: PK-5 | 421 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
Rank: #99.
Waterville Community Elementary School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
4081 Dalton Pike
Cleveland, TN 37323
(423) 478-8827
Cleveland, TN 37323
(423) 478-8827
Gr: PK-5 | 672 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
Rank: #1010.
Oak Grove Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
400 Durkee Road Se
Cleveland, TN 37323
(423) 478-8812
Cleveland, TN 37323
(423) 478-8812
Gr: PK-5 | 380 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
Rank: #1111.
Valley View Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
5607 Spring Place Rd
Cleveland, TN 37323
(423) 478-8825
Cleveland, TN 37323
(423) 478-8825
Gr: PK-5 | 340 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Rank: #1212.
Taylor Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
5265 Bates Pike
Cleveland, TN 37323
(423) 478-8817
Cleveland, TN 37323
(423) 478-8817
Gr: PK-5 | 277 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Rank: #1313.
G.r. Stuart Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
802 20th Nw St
Cleveland, TN 37311
(423) 476-8246
Cleveland, TN 37311
(423) 476-8246
Gr: PK-5 | 291 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 60%
Rank: #1414.
Arnold Memorial Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
473 8th N W St
Cleveland, TN 37311
(423) 472-2241
Cleveland, TN 37311
(423) 472-2241
Gr: PK-5 | 312 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 69%
Rank: #1515.
Mayfield Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
501 20th Street Ne
Cleveland, TN 37311
(423) 472-4541
Cleveland, TN 37311
(423) 472-4541
Gr: PK-5 | 448 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 60%
Rank: #1616.
Blythe-bower Elementary School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 18%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
604 20th St Se
Cleveland, TN 37311
(423) 479-5121
Cleveland, TN 37311
(423) 479-5121
Gr: PK-5 | 668 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 57%
Rank: n/an/a
750 Mouse Creek Rd
Cleveland, TN 37312
(423) 479-1723
Cleveland, TN 37312
(423) 479-1723
Gr: PK-2 | 298 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 46%
Bradley County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
4832 Blue Springs Rd
Cleveland, TN 37311
(423) 478-8801
Cleveland, TN 37311
(423) 478-8801
Gr: PK-5 | 250 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
350 Central Ave
Cleveland, TN 37311
(423) 339-0902
Cleveland, TN 37311
(423) 339-0902
Gr: 10-12 | 53 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 26%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in Bradley County, TN?
The top ranked public preschools in Bradley County, TN include Michigan Avenue Elementary School, North Lee Elementary School and Candy's Creek Cherokee Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Bradley County?
17 public preschools are located in Bradley County.
What is the racial composition of students in Bradley County?
Bradley County public preschools minority enrollment is 31% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Tennessee public preschools average of 42% (majority Black).
Which public preschools in Bradley County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public preschools in Bradley County include: Charleston Elementary School vs. North Lee Elementary School, Michigan Avenue Elementary School vs. North Lee Elementary School, Mayfield Elementary School vs. Arnold Memorial Elementary School
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