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Best Claiborne County Public Preschools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 5 public preschools serving 1,308 students in Claiborne County, TN.
The top-ranked public preschools in Claiborne County, TN are Ellen Myers Primary, Midway Elementary School and Powell Valley Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Claiborne County, TN public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 32% (versus the Tennessee public pre school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 31% (versus the 37% statewide average). Pre schools in Claiborne County have an average ranking of 3/10, 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 Claiborne County (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Ellen Myers Primary
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
275 Nettleton Rd
Harrogate, TN 37752
(423) 869-2172
Gr: PK-4 | 356 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Rank: #22.
Midway Elementary School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
4411 Clouds Rd
New Tazewell, TN 37825
(423) 626-3067
Gr: PK-8 | 386 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #33.
Powell Valley Elementary School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
255 Powell Valley School Ln
Speedwell, TN 37870
(423) 869-4659
Gr: PK-8 | 299 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 2%
Rank: #44.
Forge Ridge School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
160 Hill Rd
Harrogate, TN 37752
(423) 869-2768
Gr: PK-8 | 132 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 2%
Rank: n/an/a
The Alpha School
910 Alpha Dr
New Tazewell, TN 37825
(423) 626-3323
Gr: PK | 135 students Student-teacher ratio: 34:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
[+] Show Closed Public Schools in Claiborne County, TN

Claiborne County Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Quick Facts
Claiborne County High School (Closed 2008)
Alternative School
1325 Claiborne St
Tazewell, TN 37879
(423) 626-3532
Gr: 7-12 | 39 students Student-teacher ratio: 4:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Powell Valley High School (Closed 2004)
205 Powell Valley School La
Speedwell, TN 37870
(423) 869-4275
Gr: 9-12 | 365 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public preschools in Claiborne County, TN?
The top-ranked public preschools in Claiborne County, TN include Ellen Myers Primary, Midway Elementary School and Powell Valley Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Claiborne County?
5 public preschools are located in Claiborne County.
What is the racial composition of students in Claiborne County?
Claiborne 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 Claiborne County are often viewed compared to one another?

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