For the 2025 school year, there is 1 public preschool serving 368 students in Van Buren County, TN.
The top ranked public preschool in Van Buren County, TN is Spencer Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Van Buren County, TN public preschool have an average math proficiency score of 32% (versus the Tennessee public pre school average of 37%), and reading proficiency score of 27% (versus the 37% statewide average). Pre schools in Van Buren County have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Tennessee public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 1% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the Tennessee public preschool average of 42% (majority Black).
Best Public Preschools in Van Buren County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Spencer Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
311 Sparta Street
Spencer, TN 38585
(931) 946-2171
Spencer, TN 38585
(931) 946-2171
Grades: PK-5
| 368 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in Van Buren County, TN?
The top ranked public preschools in Van Buren County, TN include Spencer Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Van Buren County?
1 public preschools are located in Van Buren County.
What is the racial composition of students in Van Buren County?
Van Buren County public preschools minority enrollment is 1% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the Tennessee public preschools average of 42% (majority Black).
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