For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public preschools serving 707 students in Oliver Springs, TN.
The top ranked public preschools in Oliver Springs, TN are Dyllis Springs Elementary School, Norwood Elementary School and Petros Joyner Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Oliver Springs, TN public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 33% (versus the Tennessee public pre school average of 37%), and reading proficiency score of 28% (versus the 37% statewide average). Pre schools in Oliver Springs have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 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 Oliver Springs, TN (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Dyllis Springs Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
120 Ollis Rd
Oliver Springs, TN 37840
(865) 435-6357
Oliver Springs, TN 37840
(865) 435-6357
Grades: PK-5
| 334 students
Rank: #22.
Norwood Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
809 Tri- County Blvd
Oliver Springs, TN 37840
(865) 435-2519
Oliver Springs, TN 37840
(865) 435-2519
Grades: PK-5
| 214 students
Rank: #33.
Petros Joyner Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
125 Petros Joyner School Rd
Oliver Springs, TN 37840
(423) 324-8600
Oliver Springs, TN 37840
(423) 324-8600
Grades: PK-8
| 159 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in Oliver Springs, TN?
The top ranked public preschools in Oliver Springs, TN include Dyllis Springs Elementary School, Norwood Elementary School and Petros Joyner Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Oliver Springs?
3 public preschools are located in Oliver Springs.
What is the racial composition of students in Oliver Springs?
Oliver Springs 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 Oliver Springs are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public preschools in Oliver Springs include: Norwood Elementary School vs. Dyllis Springs Elementary School
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