For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public preschools serving 1,383 students in Marion County, TN.
The top ranked public preschools in Marion County, TN are South Pittsburg Elementary School, Jasper Elementary School and Richard Hardy Memorial School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Marion County, TN public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 28% (versus the Tennessee public pre school average of 37%), and reading proficiency score of 29% (versus the 37% statewide average). Pre schools in Marion County have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Tennessee public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 20% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Tennessee public preschool average of 42% (majority Black).
Best Public Preschools in Marion County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
South Pittsburg Elementary School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
310 Elm Ave
South Pittsburg, TN 37380
(423) 837-6117
South Pittsburg, TN 37380
(423) 837-6117
Grades: PK-6
| 531 students
Rank: #22.
Jasper Elementary School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
495 Warrior Dr
Jasper, TN 37347
(423) 942-2110
Jasper, TN 37347
(423) 942-2110
Grades: PK-4
| 650 students
Rank: #33.
Richard Hardy Memorial School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1620 Hamilton Avenue
South Pittsburg, TN 37380
(423) 837-7282
South Pittsburg, TN 37380
(423) 837-7282
Grades: PK-12
| 202 students
Marion County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
720 Betsy Pack Dr
Jasper, TN 37347
(423) 942-0945
Jasper, TN 37347
(423) 942-0945
Grades: K-12
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in Marion County, TN?
The top ranked public preschools in Marion County, TN include South Pittsburg Elementary School, Jasper Elementary School and Richard Hardy Memorial School.
How many public preschools are located in Marion County?
3 public preschools are located in Marion County.
What is the racial composition of students in Marion County?
Marion County public preschools minority enrollment is 20% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Tennessee public preschools average of 42% (majority Black).
Which public preschools in Marion County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public preschools in Marion County include: Jasper Elementary School vs. South Pittsburg Elementary School, South Pittsburg Elementary School vs. Jasper Elementary School, South Pittsburg Elementary School vs. Richard Hardy Memorial School
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