For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public preschools serving 1,052 students in Polk County, TN.
The top-ranked public preschools in Polk County, TN are Benton Elementary School, South Polk Elementary School and Copper Basin Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Polk County, TN public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 42% (versus the Tennessee public pre school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 37% (versus the 37% statewide average). Pre schools in Polk County have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Tennessee public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 4% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Tennessee public preschool average of 42% (majority Black).
Best Public Preschools in Polk County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Benton Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
215 Schoolhouse Hill Rd
Benton, TN 37307
(423) 299-0090
Benton, TN 37307
(423) 299-0090
Gr: PK-5 | 395 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: #22.
South Polk Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
964 Old Federal Rd
Old Fort, TN 37362
(423) 338-4512
Old Fort, TN 37362
(423) 338-4512
Gr: PK-5 | 341 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 3%
Rank: #33.
Copper Basin Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
206 Cougar Dr
Copperhill, TN 37317
(423) 496-3271
Copperhill, TN 37317
(423) 496-3271
Gr: PK-6 | 316 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 3%
Polk County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
P O Box 40
Ducktown, TN 37326
(423) 496-3271
Ducktown, TN 37326
(423) 496-3271
Gr: PK-6 | 300 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1
Po Box 180
Turtletown, TN 37391
(423) 496-3288
Turtletown, TN 37391
(423) 496-3288
Gr: PK-6 | 101 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in Polk County, TN?
The top-ranked public preschools in Polk County, TN include Benton Elementary School, South Polk Elementary School and Copper Basin Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Polk County?
3 public preschools are located in Polk County.
What is the racial composition of students in Polk County?
Polk County public preschools minority enrollment is 4% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Tennessee public preschools average of 42% (majority Black).
Which public preschools in Polk County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public preschools in Polk County include: Copper Basin Elementary School vs. South Polk Elementary School, South Polk Elementary School vs. Benton Elementary School, Benton Elementary School vs. South Polk Elementary School
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