For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public preschools serving 1,495 students in Grainger County, TN.
The top ranked public preschools in Grainger County, TN are Joppa Elementary School, Bean Station Elementary School and Washburn School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Grainger County, TN public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 24% (versus the Tennessee public pre school average of 37%), and reading proficiency score of 31% (versus the 37% statewide average). Pre schools in Grainger County have an average ranking of 2/10, 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 42% (majority Black).
Best Public Preschools in Grainger County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Joppa Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
4745 Rutledge Pike
Rutledge, TN 37861
(865) 828-5721
Rutledge, TN 37861
(865) 828-5721
Grades: PK-6
| 415 students
Rank: #22.
Bean Station Elementary School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
200 Bean Station School Rd
Bean Station, TN 37708
(865) 767-2131
Bean Station, TN 37708
(865) 767-2131
Grades: PK-6
| 421 students
Rank: #33.
Washburn School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
7925 Hwy 131
Washburn, TN 37888
(865) 497-2557
Washburn, TN 37888
(865) 497-2557
Grades: PK-12
| 483 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in Grainger County, TN?
The top ranked public preschools in Grainger County, TN include Joppa Elementary School, Bean Station Elementary School and Washburn School.
How many public preschools are located in Grainger County?
4 public preschools are located in Grainger County.
What is the racial composition of students in Grainger County?
Grainger County public preschools minority enrollment is 5% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Tennessee public preschools average of 42% (majority Black).
Which public preschools in Grainger County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public preschools in Grainger County include: Washburn School vs. Bean Station Elementary School, Bean Station Elementary School vs. Washburn School, Washburn School vs. Joppa Elementary School
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