For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public preschools serving 2,263 students in Rhea County, TN.
The top ranked public preschools in Rhea County, TN are Spring City Elementary School, Rhea Central Elementary School and Graysville Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Rhea County, TN public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 38% (versus the Tennessee public pre school average of 37%), and reading proficiency score of 37% (versus the 37% statewide average). Pre schools in Rhea County have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Tennessee public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 19% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Tennessee public preschool average of 42% (majority Black).
Best Public Preschools in Rhea County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Spring City Elementary School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
270 East Jackson Ave
Spring City, TN 37381
(423) 365-6451
Spring City, TN 37381
(423) 365-6451
Grades: PK-5
| 572 students
Rank: #22.
Rhea Central Elementary School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1005 Delaware Ave
Dayton, TN 37321
(423) 775-7842
Dayton, TN 37321
(423) 775-7842
Grades: PK-5
| 613 students
Rank: #33.
Graysville Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
606 Long St
Dayton, TN 37321
(423) 775-7850
Dayton, TN 37321
(423) 775-7850
Grades: PK-5
| 215 students
Rank: #44.
Dayton City Elementary School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
520 Cherry St
Dayton, TN 37321
(423) 775-8414
Dayton, TN 37321
(423) 775-8414
Grades: PK-8
| 863 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in Rhea County, TN?
The top ranked public preschools in Rhea County, TN include Spring City Elementary School, Rhea Central Elementary School and Graysville Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Rhea County?
4 public preschools are located in Rhea County.
What is the racial composition of students in Rhea County?
Rhea County public preschools minority enrollment is 19% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Tennessee public preschools average of 42% (majority Black).
Which public preschools in Rhea County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public preschools in Rhea County include: Rhea Central Elementary School vs. Dayton City Elementary School, Dayton City Elementary School vs. Rhea Central Elementary School, Spring City Elementary School vs. Graysville Elementary School
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