For the 2025 school year, there are 9 public preschools serving 4,284 students in Mcminn County, TN.
The top ranked public preschools in Mcminn County, TN are Calhoun Elementary School, Englewood Elementary School and Riceville Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Mcminn County, TN public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 38% (versus the Tennessee public pre school average of 37%), and reading proficiency score of 31% (versus the 37% statewide average). Pre schools in Mcminn County have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Tennessee public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 17% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Tennessee public preschool average of 42% (majority Black).
Best Public Preschools in Mcminn County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Calhoun Elementary School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
150 Sherwood Ave
Calhoun, TN 37309
(423) 336-2974
Calhoun, TN 37309
(423) 336-2974
Grades: PK-8
| 325 students
Rank: #22.
Englewood Elementary School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
108 College St
Englewood, TN 37329
(423) 887-5260
Englewood, TN 37329
(423) 887-5260
Grades: PK-8
| 550 students
Rank: #33.
Riceville Elementary School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
3592 Hwy 11 South
Riceville, TN 37370
(423) 462-2488
Riceville, TN 37370
(423) 462-2488
Grades: PK-8
| 619 students
Rank: #44.
Rogers Creek Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
137 County Road 82
Athens, TN 37303
(423) 745-2123
Athens, TN 37303
(423) 745-2123
Grades: PK-8
| 278 students
Rank: #55.
Mountain View Elementary School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
145 Co Road 627
Etowah, TN 37331
(423) 263-2498
Etowah, TN 37331
(423) 263-2498
Grades: PK-8
| 557 students
Rank: #66.
Etowah Elementary School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
858 Eighth St
Etowah, TN 37331
(423) 263-5483
Etowah, TN 37331
(423) 263-5483
Grades: PK-8
| 351 students
Rank: #77.
E K Baker Elementary School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 23%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1044 Co 172 Rd
Athens, TN 37303
(423) 745-2760
Athens, TN 37303
(423) 745-2760
Grades: PK-8
| 322 students
Rank: #88.
Niota Elementary School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 20%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
418 Burn Rd
Niota, TN 37826
(423) 568-2247
Niota, TN 37826
(423) 568-2247
Grades: PK-8
| 549 students
Rank: n/an/a
316 Mcminn Ave
Athens, TN 37303
(423) 745-2863
Athens, TN 37303
(423) 745-2863
Grades: PK-2
| 733 students
Mcminn County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
203 Keith Ln
Athens, TN 37303
(423) 745-3862
Athens, TN 37303
(423) 745-3862
Grades: PK-2
| 355 students
625 Matlock Rd
Athens, TN 37303
(423) 745-0912
Athens, TN 37303
(423) 745-0912
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
200 Guille St
Athens, TN 37303
(423) 745-3671
Athens, TN 37303
(423) 745-3671
Grades: PK-2
| 386 students
1601 Palos St
Athens, TN 37303
(423) 745-4210
Athens, TN 37303
(423) 745-4210
Grades: 3-5
| 278 students
700 Westside St
Athens, TN 37303
(423) 745-4721
Athens, TN 37303
(423) 745-4721
Grades: 3-5
| 302 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in Mcminn County, TN?
The top ranked public preschools in Mcminn County, TN include Calhoun Elementary School, Englewood Elementary School and Riceville Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Mcminn County?
9 public preschools are located in Mcminn County.
What is the racial composition of students in Mcminn County?
Mcminn County public preschools minority enrollment is 17% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Tennessee public preschools average of 42% (majority Black).
Which public preschools in Mcminn County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public preschools in Mcminn County include: Etowah Elementary School vs. Mountain View Elementary School, Englewood Elementary School vs. Riceville Elementary School, Mountain View Elementary School vs. Etowah Elementary School
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