For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public preschools serving 278 students in Cosby, TN.
The top-ranked public preschools in Cosby, TN are Smoky Mountain Elementary School and Jones Cove Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Cosby, TN public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 39% (versus the Tennessee public pre school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 36% (versus the 36% statewide average). Pre schools in Cosby have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Tennessee public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 5% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Tennessee public preschool average of 43% (majority Black).
Best Public Preschools in Cosby, TN (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Smoky Mountain Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
135 South 32 Hwy
Cosby, TN 37722
(423) 487-2255
Cosby, TN 37722
(423) 487-2255
Gr: PK-8 | 176 students Minority enrollment: 3%
Rank: #22.
Jones Cove Elementary School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
4554 Jones Cove Rd
Cosby, TN 37722
(865) 453-9325
Cosby, TN 37722
(865) 453-9325
Gr: PK-6 | 102 students Minority enrollment: 9%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in Cosby, TN?
The top-ranked public preschools in Cosby, TN include Smoky Mountain Elementary School and Jones Cove Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Cosby?
2 public preschools are located in Cosby.
What is the racial composition of students in Cosby?
Cosby public preschools minority enrollment is 5% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Tennessee public preschools average of 43% (majority Black).
Which public preschools in Cosby are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public preschools in Cosby include: Jones Cove Elementary School vs. Smoky Mountain Elementary School, Smoky Mountain Elementary School vs. Jones Cove Elementary School
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