For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public preschools serving 1,084 students in Johnson County, TN.
The top ranked public preschools in Johnson County, TN are Mountain City Elementary School, Doe Elementary School and Little Milligan. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Johnson County, TN public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 39% (versus the Tennessee public pre school average of 37%), and reading proficiency score of 37% (versus the 37% statewide average). Pre schools in Johnson County have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Tennessee public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Tennessee public preschool average of 42% (majority Black).
Best Public Preschools in Johnson County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Mountain City Elementary School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
301 Donnelly St
Mountain City, TN 37683
(423) 727-2621
Mountain City, TN 37683
(423) 727-2621
Grades: PK-6
| 430 students
Rank: #22.
Doe Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
7164 Highway 67 West
Mountain City, TN 37683
(423) 727-2682
Mountain City, TN 37683
(423) 727-2682
Grades: PK-6
| 224 students
Rank: #33.
Little Milligan
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
4226 Hwy 321
Butler, TN 37640
(423) 768-4400
Butler, TN 37640
(423) 768-4400
Grades: PK-5
| 89 students
Rank: #44.
Roan Creek Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
2410 Roan Creek Rd
Mountain City, TN 37683
(423) 727-4964
Mountain City, TN 37683
(423) 727-4964
Grades: PK-6
| 341 students
Johnson County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
423 Hwy 133
Mountain City, TN 37683
(423) 739-2422
Mountain City, TN 37683
(423) 739-2422
Grades: K-6
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in Johnson County, TN?
The top ranked public preschools in Johnson County, TN include Mountain City Elementary School, Doe Elementary School and Little Milligan.
How many public preschools are located in Johnson County?
4 public preschools are located in Johnson County.
What is the racial composition of students in Johnson County?
Johnson County public preschools minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Tennessee public preschools average of 42% (majority Black).
Which public preschools in Johnson County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public preschools in Johnson County include: Roan Creek Elementary School vs. Mountain City Elementary School, Mountain City Elementary School vs. Roan Creek Elementary School, Doe Elementary School vs. Mountain City Elementary School
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