The most improved public preschools in Tennessee are West Tennessee School For The Deaf, Andersonville Elementary School and North Coffee Elementary School.
A school's improvement is based on a its total rise in ranking spots during the last five years (2020-25).
Improved Rank Range: 617
1,186
Avg. Improved Rank: 784
Most Improved Public Preschools in Tennessee (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Ranking Change (2020-25)
Grades
Location
Rank: #11.
West Tennessee School For The Deaf
Special Education School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
Rank Change: +1186
(from 1,466 to 280)
(from 1,466 to 280)
Grades: PK-6
100 Berryhill Dr
Jackson, TN 38301
(731) 423-5705
Jackson, TN 38301
(731) 423-5705
Rank: #22.
Andersonville Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
Rank Change: +1154
(from 1,376 to 222)
(from 1,376 to 222)
Grades: PK-5
1951 Mountain Rd
Andersonville, TN 37705
(865) 494-7695
Andersonville, TN 37705
(865) 494-7695
Rank: #33.
North Coffee Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
Rank Change: +1037
(from 1,291 to 254)
(from 1,291 to 254)
Grades: PK-5
6790 Murfreesboro Hwy
Manchester, TN 37355
(931) 723-5183
Manchester, TN 37355
(931) 723-5183
Rank: #44.
Talbott Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
Rank Change: +1012
(from 1,376 to 364)
(from 1,376 to 364)
Grades: PK-5
848 Talbott Kansas Rd
Talbott, TN 37877
(865) 475-2988
Talbott, TN 37877
(865) 475-2988
Rank: #55.
Dandridge Elementary School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
Rank Change: +947
(from 1,328 to 381)
(from 1,328 to 381)
Grades: PK-5
780 S Highway 92
Dandridge, TN 37725
(865) 397-3127
Dandridge, TN 37725
(865) 397-3127
Rank: #66.
Chuckey Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
Rank Change: +945
(from 1,359 to 414)
(from 1,359 to 414)
Grades: PK-5
1605 Chuckey Hwy
Chuckey, TN 37641
(423) 257-2108
Chuckey, TN 37641
(423) 257-2108
Rank: #77.
Watertown Elementary School
(Math: 49% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
Rank Change: +899
(from 1,236 to 337)
(from 1,236 to 337)
Grades: PK-8
741 West Main St
Watertown, TN 37184
(615) 237-3821
Watertown, TN 37184
(615) 237-3821
Rank: #88.
Gadsden Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
Rank Change: +860
(from 1,376 to 516)
(from 1,376 to 516)
Grades: PK-5
18989 Highway 79
Gadsden, TN 38337
(731) 663-2453
Gadsden, TN 38337
(731) 663-2453
Rank: #99.
Allardt Elementary School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
Rank Change: +829
(from 1,253 to 424)
(from 1,253 to 424)
Grades: PK-8
220 Portland Avenue
Allardt, TN 38504
(931) 879-9515
Allardt, TN 38504
(931) 879-9515
Rank: #1010.
Huntingdon Primary
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
Rank Change: +816
(from 1,096 to 280)
(from 1,096 to 280)
Grades: PK-3
191 Cox St
Huntingdon, TN 38344
(731) 986-3091
Huntingdon, TN 38344
(731) 986-3091
Rank: #1111.
South Knox Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
Rank Change: +786
(from 972 to 186)
(from 972 to 186)
Grades: PK-5
801 Sevier Ave
Knoxville, TN 37920
(865) 579-2100
Knoxville, TN 37920
(865) 579-2100
Rank: #12 - 1312. - 13.
Trousdale Co Elementary School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
Rank Change: +765
(from 1,040 to 275)
(from 1,040 to 275)
Grades: PK-5
115 Lock Six Rd
Hartsville, TN 37074
(615) 374-3752
Hartsville, TN 37074
(615) 374-3752
Rank: #12 - 1312. - 13.
Smoky Mountain Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
Rank Change: +765
(from 1,218 to 453)
(from 1,218 to 453)
Grades: PK-8
135 South 32 Hwy
Cosby, TN 37722
(423) 487-2255
Cosby, TN 37722
(423) 487-2255
Rank: #14 - 1514. - 15.
Catons Chapel Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
Rank Change: +762
(from 984 to 222)
(from 984 to 222)
Grades: PK-6
3135 Catons Chapel Rd
Sevierville, TN 37876
(865) 453-2132
Sevierville, TN 37876
(865) 453-2132
Rank: #14 - 1514. - 15.
Portland Gateview Elementary School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
Rank Change: +762
(from 1,386 to 624)
(from 1,386 to 624)
Grades: PK-5
1098 Gateview Dr
Portland, TN 37148
(615) 323-7638
Portland, TN 37148
(615) 323-7638
Rank: #1616.
Lincoln Heights Elementary School
(Math: 57% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
Rank Change: +760
(from 1,109 to 349)
(from 1,109 to 349)
Grades: PK-5
215 Lincoln Ave
Morristown, TN 37813
(423) 586-2062
Morristown, TN 37813
(423) 586-2062
Rank: #1717.
Rivermont Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
Rank Change: +756
(from 1,298 to 542)
(from 1,298 to 542)
Grades: PK-5
3330 Hixson Pike
Chattanooga, TN 37415
(423) 870-0610
Chattanooga, TN 37415
(423) 870-0610
Rank: #1818.
Pine Haven Elementary School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
Rank Change: +736
(from 1,403 to 667)
(from 1,403 to 667)
Grades: PK-8
800 N York Hwy
Jamestown, TN 38556
(931) 879-9525
Jamestown, TN 38556
(931) 879-9525
Rank: #1919.
Winfield Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
Rank Change: +731
(from 1,294 to 563)
(from 1,294 to 563)
Grades: PK-8
23366 Scott Hwy
Winfield, TN 37892
(423) 569-8288
Winfield, TN 37892
(423) 569-8288
Rank: #20 - 2120. - 21.
J W Wiseman Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
Rank Change: +724
(from 1,004 to 280)
(from 1,004 to 280)
Grades: PK-5
922 South Broadway
Portland, TN 37148
(615) 325-8580
Portland, TN 37148
(615) 325-8580
Rank: #20 - 2120. - 21.
Westside Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
Rank Change: +724
(from 1,106 to 382)
(from 1,106 to 382)
Grades: PK-5
8025 Old Highway 52
Westmoreland, TN 37186
(615) 666-3128
Westmoreland, TN 37186
(615) 666-3128
Rank: #2222.
Dan Mills Elementary School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
Rank Change: +723
(from 990 to 267)
(from 990 to 267)
Grades: PK-5
4106 Kennedy Ave
Nashville, TN 37216
(615) 262-6677
Nashville, TN 37216
(615) 262-6677
Rank: #2323.
East Cheatham Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
Rank Change: +722
(from 1,201 to 479)
(from 1,201 to 479)
Grades: PK-4
3201 Bearwallow Rd
Ashland City, TN 37015
(615) 746-5251
Ashland City, TN 37015
(615) 746-5251
Rank: #2424.
Dorothy And Noble Harrelson School
(Math: 59% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
Rank Change: +716
(from 989 to 273)
(from 989 to 273)
Grades: PK-8
143 Puryear Country Club Rd
Puryear, TN 38251
(731) 227-2101
Puryear, TN 38251
(731) 227-2101
Rank: #2525.
Wilson Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
Rank Change: +698
(from 1,495 to 797)
(from 1,495 to 797)
Grades: PK-8
2210 Hanging Limb Hwy
Crawford, TN 38554
(931) 445-3335
Crawford, TN 38554
(931) 445-3335
Rank: #2626.
Grand Oaks Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
Rank Change: +695
(from 1,109 to 414)
(from 1,109 to 414)
Grades: PK-5
1033 Oliver Springs Hwy
Clinton, TN 37716
(865) 435-7506
Clinton, TN 37716
(865) 435-7506
Rank: #2727.
Luttrell Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
Rank Change: +688
(from 1,415 to 727)
(from 1,415 to 727)
Grades: PK-5
241 Tazewell Pike
Luttrell, TN 37779
(865) 992-3441
Luttrell, TN 37779
(865) 992-3441
Rank: #2828.
Minor Hill School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
Rank Change: +681
(from 1,083 to 402)
(from 1,083 to 402)
Grades: PK-8
13099 Minor Hill Hwy
Minor Hill, TN 38473
(931) 347-0163
Minor Hill, TN 38473
(931) 347-0163
Rank: #2929.
West Elementary School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
Rank Change: +677
(from 1,359 to 682)
(from 1,359 to 682)
Grades: PK-5
235 W Converse
Morristown, TN 37814
(423) 586-1263
Morristown, TN 37814
(423) 586-1263
Rank: #3030.
Pelham Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
Rank Change: +676
(from 1,473 to 797)
(from 1,473 to 797)
Grades: PK-8
2402 Sr 50
Pelham, TN 37366
(931) 467-3276
Pelham, TN 37366
(931) 467-3276
Rank: #3131.
Highland Park Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
Rank Change: +672
(from 1,004 to 332)
(from 1,004 to 332)
Grades: PK-4
4404 Hwy 11 E
Lenoir City, TN 37772
(865) 986-2241
Lenoir City, TN 37772
(865) 986-2241
Rank: #3232.
Parris South Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
Rank Change: +669
(from 1,396 to 727)
(from 1,396 to 727)
Grades: PK-5
169 Lacefield Dr
Savannah, TN 38372
(731) 925-2480
Savannah, TN 38372
(731) 925-2480
Rank: #3333.
Decaturville Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
Rank Change: +630
(from 906 to 276)
(from 906 to 276)
Grades: PK-5
820 South West St
Decaturville, TN 38329
(731) 852-4616
Decaturville, TN 38329
(731) 852-4616
Rank: #3434.
Southwest Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
Rank Change: +621
(from 1,184 to 563)
(from 1,184 to 563)
Grades: PK-5
8095 Highway 194
Macon, TN 38048
(901) 465-8317
Macon, TN 38048
(901) 465-8317
Rank: #3535.
Norris Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
Rank Change: +617
(from 893 to 276)
(from 893 to 276)
Grades: PK-5
42 East Circle Dr
Norris, TN 37828
(865) 494-7422
Norris, TN 37828
(865) 494-7422
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