For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public preschools serving 521 students in Unicoi County, TN.
The top ranked public preschools in Unicoi County, TN are Temple Hill Elementary School and Unicoi Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Unicoi County, 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 29% (versus the 37% statewide average). Pre schools in Unicoi County have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Tennessee public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 15% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Tennessee public preschool average of 42% (majority Black).
Best Public Preschools in Unicoi County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Temple Hill Elementary School
(Math: 40-59% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
797 Old Highway Rd
Erwin, TN 37650
(423) 743-1661
Erwin, TN 37650
(423) 743-1661
Gr: PK-5 | 106 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #22.
Unicoi Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
404 Massachusetts Ave
Unicoi, TN 37692
(423) 743-1665
Unicoi, TN 37692
(423) 743-1665
Gr: PK-5 | 317 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Rank: n/an/a
599 South Mohawk Dr
Erwin, TN 37650
(423) 735-1216
Erwin, TN 37650
(423) 735-1216
Gr: PK | 98 students Student-teacher ratio: 33:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
Unicoi County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
599 S. Mohawk Dr
Erwin, TN 37650
(423) 743-1600
Erwin, TN 37650
(423) 743-1600
Gr: 4-5 | 365 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in Unicoi County, TN?
The top ranked public preschools in Unicoi County, TN include Temple Hill Elementary School and Unicoi Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Unicoi County?
3 public preschools are located in Unicoi County.
What is the racial composition of students in Unicoi County?
Unicoi County public preschools minority enrollment is 15% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Tennessee public preschools average of 42% (majority Black).
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