For the 2026 school year, there are 6 public preschools serving 1,949 students in White County, TN.
The top-ranked public preschools in White County, TN are Findlay Elementary School, Northfield Elementary School and Doyle Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
White County, TN public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 55% (versus the Tennessee public pre school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 41% (versus the 36% statewide average). Pre schools in White County have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Tennessee public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the Tennessee public preschool average of 43% (majority Black).
Best Public Preschools in White County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Findlay Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
560 Hale St
Sparta, TN 38583
(931) 738-2412
Sparta, TN 38583
(931) 738-2412
Gr: PK-5 | 413 students Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: #22.
Northfield Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
570 S Bunker Hill Rd
Sparta, TN 38583
(931) 761-7979
Sparta, TN 38583
(931) 761-7979
Gr: PK-5 | 288 students Minority enrollment: 4%
Rank: #33.
Doyle Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
174 West Gooseneck Rd
Doyle, TN 38559
(931) 657-2287
Doyle, TN 38559
(931) 657-2287
Gr: PK-5 | 309 students Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #44.
Cassville Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
261 Will Thompson Rd
Sparta, TN 38583
(931) 761-2277
Sparta, TN 38583
(931) 761-2277
Gr: PK-5 | 206 students Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: #55.
Bon De Croft Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
8095 Crossville Hwy
Sparta, TN 38583
(931) 935-2359
Sparta, TN 38583
(931) 935-2359
Gr: PK-5 | 170 students Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: #66.
Woodland Park Elementary School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 25%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
88 Panther Dr
Sparta, TN 38583
(931) 738-3505
Sparta, TN 38583
(931) 738-3505
Gr: PK-5 | 509 students Minority enrollment: 11%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in White County, TN?
The top-ranked public preschools in White County, TN include Findlay Elementary School, Northfield Elementary School and Doyle Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in White County?
6 public preschools are located in White County.
What is the racial composition of students in White County?
White County public preschools minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the Tennessee public preschools average of 43% (majority Black).
Which public preschools in White County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public preschools in White County include: Woodland Park Elementary School vs. Findlay Elementary School, Cassville Elementary School vs. Findlay Elementary School, Northfield Elementary School vs. Findlay Elementary School
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