For the 2025 school year, there are 7 public preschools serving 2,679 students in Franklin County, TN.
The top ranked public preschools in Franklin County, TN are Sewanee Elementary School, Broadview Elementary School and Huntland School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Franklin County, TN public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 29% (versus the Tennessee public pre school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 33% (versus the 37% statewide average). Pre schools in Franklin County have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Tennessee public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 18% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Tennessee public preschool average of 42% (majority Black).
Best Public Preschools in Franklin County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Sewanee Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
209 University Ave
Sewanee, TN 37375
(931) 598-5951
Sewanee, TN 37375
(931) 598-5951
Gr: PK-5 | 169 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #22.
Broadview Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
4980 Lynchburg Rd
Winchester, TN 37398
(931) 967-0132
Winchester, TN 37398
(931) 967-0132
Gr: PK-5 | 232 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: #33.
Huntland School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
400 Gore St
Huntland, TN 37345
(931) 361-0300
Huntland, TN 37345
(931) 361-0300
Gr: PK-12 | 662 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
Rank: #44.
Cowan Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
501 East Cumberland St
Cowan, TN 37318
(931) 967-7353
Cowan, TN 37318
(931) 967-7353
Gr: PK-5 | 262 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: #55.
Rock Creek Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
901 Rock Creek Rd
Estill Springs, TN 37330
(931) 649-5435
Estill Springs, TN 37330
(931) 649-5435
Gr: PK-5 | 398 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: #66.
Clark Memorial School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 24%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
500 N Jefferson St
Winchester, TN 37398
(931) 967-2407
Winchester, TN 37398
(931) 967-2407
Gr: PK-5 | 513 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 31%
Rank: #77.
Decherd Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
401 Bratton St
Decherd, TN 37324
(931) 967-5483
Decherd, TN 37324
(931) 967-5483
Gr: PK-5 | 443 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
Franklin County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
910 South Shepherd St
Winchester, TN 37398
(931) 967-5672
Winchester, TN 37398
(931) 967-5672
Gr: K | 95 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in Franklin County, TN?
The top ranked public preschools in Franklin County, TN include Sewanee Elementary School, Broadview Elementary School and Huntland School.
How many public preschools are located in Franklin County?
7 public preschools are located in Franklin County.
What is the racial composition of students in Franklin County?
Franklin County public preschools minority enrollment is 18% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Tennessee public preschools average of 42% (majority Black).
Which public preschools in Franklin County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public preschools in Franklin County include: Sewanee Elementary School vs. Broadview Elementary School, Rock Creek Elementary School vs. Decherd Elementary School, Decherd Elementary School vs. Rock Creek Elementary School
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