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Best Jefferson City Public Preschools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public preschools serving 1,038 students in Jefferson City, TN.
The top-ranked public preschools in Jefferson City, TN are Jefferson Elementary School and Mount Horeb Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Jefferson City, TN public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 40% (versus the Tennessee public pre school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 36% (versus the 37% statewide average). Pre schools in Jefferson City have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Tennessee public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 24% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Tennessee public preschool average of 42% (majority Black).

Best Public Preschools in Jefferson City, TN (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Jefferson Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
321 W Broadway Blvd
Jefferson City, TN 37760
(865) 475-4712
Gr: PK-5 | 463 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
Rank: #22.
Mount Horeb Elementary School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
500 East Dumplin Valley Rd
Jefferson City, TN 37760
(865) 397-9472
Gr: PK-5 | 575 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
Rank: n/an/a
Dandridge Head Start
546 Patriot Dr
Jefferson City, TN 37760
(865) 397-6390
Gr: PK
[+] Show Closed Public Schools in Jefferson City, Tennessee

Jefferson City, Tennessee Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Quick Facts
419 West Dumplin Valley Rd
Jefferson City, TN 37760
(865) 397-9385
Gr: 11-12
341 W Broadway
Jefferson City, TN 37760
(865) 475-1424
Gr: 6-12 | 28 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public preschools in Jefferson City, TN?
The top-ranked public preschools in Jefferson City, TN include Jefferson Elementary School and Mount Horeb Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Jefferson City?
3 public preschools are located in Jefferson City.
What is the racial composition of students in Jefferson City?
Jefferson City public preschools minority enrollment is 24% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Tennessee public preschools average of 42% (majority Black).
Which public preschools in Jefferson City are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public preschools in Jefferson City include: Jefferson Elementary School vs. Mount Horeb Elementary School

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