For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public preschools serving 1,799 students in Powell, TN.
The top-ranked public preschools in Powell, TN are Copper Ridge Elementary School, Powell Elementary School and Claxton Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Powell, TN public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 39% (versus the Tennessee public pre school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 38% (versus the 37% statewide average). Pre schools in Powell have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Tennessee public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 23% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Tennessee public preschool average of 42% (majority Black).
Best Public Preschools in Powell, TN (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Copper Ridge Elementary School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
2502 East Brushy Valley Rd
Powell, TN 37849
(865) 938-7002
Powell, TN 37849
(865) 938-7002
Gr: PK-5 | 508 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Rank: #22.
Powell Elementary School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1711 Spring St
Powell, TN 37849
(865) 938-2048
Powell, TN 37849
(865) 938-2048
Gr: PK-5 | 842 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
Rank: #33.
Claxton Elementary School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 24%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
2218 Clinton Hwy
Powell, TN 37849
(865) 945-2222
Powell, TN 37849
(865) 945-2222
Gr: PK-5 | 449 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in Powell, TN?
The top-ranked public preschools in Powell, TN include Copper Ridge Elementary School, Powell Elementary School and Claxton Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Powell?
3 public preschools are located in Powell.
What is the racial composition of students in Powell?
Powell public preschools minority enrollment is 23% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Tennessee public preschools average of 42% (majority Black).
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