For the 2026 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 42% (versus the Tennessee public pre school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 27% (versus the 36% statewide average). Pre schools in Van Buren County have an average ranking of 4/10, 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 43% (majority Black).
Best Public Preschools in Van Buren County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Spencer Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
311 Sparta Street
Spencer, TN 38585
(931) 946-2171
Spencer, TN 38585
(931) 946-2171
Gr: PK-5 | 372 students Minority enrollment: 2%
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 43% (majority Black).
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