For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public preschools serving 926 students in Carthage, TN.
The top ranked public preschools in Carthage, TN are Defeated Elementary School, Carthage Elementary School and Union Heights Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Carthage, TN public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 45% (versus the Tennessee public pre school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 36% (versus the 37% statewide average). Pre schools in Carthage have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Tennessee public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 14% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Tennessee public preschool average of 42% (majority Black).
Best Public Preschools in Carthage, TN (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Defeated Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
451 Defeated Creek Hwy
Carthage, TN 37030
(615) 774-3150
Carthage, TN 37030
(615) 774-3150
Grades: PK-8
| 260 students
Rank: #22.
Carthage Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
149 Skyline Dr
Carthage, TN 37030
(615) 735-0433
Carthage, TN 37030
(615) 735-0433
Grades: PK-4
| 424 students
Rank: #33.
Union Heights Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
663 Lebanon Hwy
Carthage, TN 37030
(615) 735-1975
Carthage, TN 37030
(615) 735-1975
Grades: PK-8
| 242 students
Carthage, Tennessee Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
126 Middle School Ln
Carthage, TN 37030
(615) 735-8246
Carthage, TN 37030
(615) 735-8246
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Smith County Vocational Center (Closed 2007)
Vocational School
135 Gordonsville Hw
Carthage, TN 37030
(615) 735-1264
Carthage, TN 37030
(615) 735-1264
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in Carthage, TN?
The top ranked public preschools in Carthage, TN include Defeated Elementary School, Carthage Elementary School and Union Heights Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Carthage?
3 public preschools are located in Carthage.
What is the racial composition of students in Carthage?
Carthage public preschools minority enrollment is 14% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Tennessee public preschools average of 42% (majority Black).
Which public preschools in Carthage are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public preschools in Carthage include: Defeated Elementary School vs. Carthage Elementary School, Union Heights Elementary School vs. Carthage Elementary School, Carthage Elementary School vs. Union Heights Elementary School
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