For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public preschools serving 733 students in South Pittsburg, TN.
The top-ranked public preschools in South Pittsburg, TN are South Pittsburg Elementary School and Richard Hardy Memorial School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
South Pittsburg, TN public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 28% (versus the Tennessee public pre school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 30% (versus the 37% statewide average). Pre schools in South Pittsburg have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Tennessee public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 25% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Tennessee public preschool average of 42% (majority Black).
Best Public Preschools in South Pittsburg, TN (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
South Pittsburg Elementary School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
310 Elm Ave
South Pittsburg, TN 37380
(423) 837-6117
South Pittsburg, TN 37380
(423) 837-6117
Gr: PK-6 | 531 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 27%
Rank: #22.
Richard Hardy Memorial School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1620 Hamilton Avenue
South Pittsburg, TN 37380
(423) 837-7282
South Pittsburg, TN 37380
(423) 837-7282
Gr: PK-12 | 202 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in South Pittsburg, TN?
The top-ranked public preschools in South Pittsburg, TN include South Pittsburg Elementary School and Richard Hardy Memorial School.
How many public preschools are located in South Pittsburg?
2 public preschools are located in South Pittsburg.
What is the racial composition of students in South Pittsburg?
South Pittsburg public preschools minority enrollment is 25% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Tennessee public preschools average of 42% (majority Black).
Which public preschools in South Pittsburg are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public preschools in South Pittsburg include: South Pittsburg Elementary School vs. Richard Hardy Memorial School, Richard Hardy Memorial School vs. South Pittsburg Elementary School
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