For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public preschools serving 1,495 students in Grainger County, TN.
The top-ranked public preschools in Grainger County, TN are Joppa Elementary School, Bean Station Elementary School and Washburn School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Grainger County, TN public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 31% (versus the Tennessee public pre school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 31% (versus the 36% statewide average). Pre schools in Grainger County have an average ranking of 2/10, 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 Grainger County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Joppa Elementary School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
4745 Rutledge Pike
Rutledge, TN 37861
(865) 828-5721
Rutledge, TN 37861
(865) 828-5721
Gr: PK-6 | 404 students Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: #22.
Bean Station Elementary School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
200 Bean Station School Rd
Bean Station, TN 37708
(865) 767-2131
Bean Station, TN 37708
(865) 767-2131
Gr: PK-6 | 437 students Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: #33.
Washburn School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
7925 Hwy 131
Washburn, TN 37888
(865) 497-2557
Washburn, TN 37888
(865) 497-2557
Gr: PK-12 | 477 students Minority enrollment: 3%
Rank: n/an/a
470 Water St
Rutledge, TN 37861
(865) 828-5614
Rutledge, TN 37861
(865) 828-5614
Gr: PK-1 | 199 students Minority enrollment: 12%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in Grainger County, TN?
The top-ranked public preschools in Grainger County, TN include Joppa Elementary School, Bean Station Elementary School and Washburn School.
How many public preschools are located in Grainger County?
4 public preschools are located in Grainger County.
What is the racial composition of students in Grainger County?
Grainger County 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 Grainger County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public preschools in Grainger County include: Joppa Elementary School vs. Bean Station Elementary School, Bean Station Elementary School vs. Joppa Elementary School, Washburn School vs. Bean Station Elementary School
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