For the 2025 school year, there are 13 public preschools serving 4,793 students in Putnam County, TN.
The top ranked public preschools in Putnam County, TN are Capshaw Elementary School, Algood Elementary School and Prescott South Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Putnam County, TN public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 46% (versus the Tennessee public pre school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 39% (versus the 37% statewide average). Pre schools in Putnam County have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Tennessee public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 24% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Tennessee public preschool average of 42% (majority Black).
Best Public Preschools in Putnam County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Capshaw Elementary School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
1 Cougar Ln
Cookeville, TN 38501
(931) 526-2414
Cookeville, TN 38501
(931) 526-2414
Grades: PK-4
| 522 students
Rank: #22.
Algood Elementary School
(Math: 62% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
2525 Old Walton Rd
Cookeville, TN 38506
(931) 303-0362
Cookeville, TN 38506
(931) 303-0362
Grades: PK-4
| 507 students
Rank: #33.
Prescott South Elementary School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
115 W. Cemetery Rd
Cookeville, TN 38506
(931) 526-2275
Cookeville, TN 38506
(931) 526-2275
Grades: PK-4
| 545 students
Rank: #44.
Dodson Branch Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
16221 Dodson Branch Hwy
Cookeville, TN 38501
(931) 268-0761
Cookeville, TN 38501
(931) 268-0761
Grades: PK-8
| 277 students
Rank: #5 - 65. - 6.
Cane Creek Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1500 West Jackson St
Cookeville, TN 38501
(931) 520-1173
Cookeville, TN 38501
(931) 520-1173
Grades: PK-4
| 432 students
Rank: #5 - 65. - 6.
Northeast Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
575 N Old Kentucky Rd
Cookeville, TN 38501
(931) 526-2978
Cookeville, TN 38501
(931) 526-2978
Grades: PK-4
| 453 students
Rank: #77.
Park View Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
545 Scott Ave
Cookeville, TN 38501
(931) 526-2516
Cookeville, TN 38501
(931) 526-2516
Grades: PK-4
| 422 students
Rank: #88.
Burks Elementary School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
300 Crossville St
Monterey, TN 38574
(931) 839-7641
Monterey, TN 38574
(931) 839-7641
Grades: PK-6
| 530 students
Rank: #99.
Sycamore Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
452 Ellis Ave
Cookeville, TN 38501
(931) 526-9322
Cookeville, TN 38501
(931) 526-9322
Grades: PK-4
| 310 students
Rank: #1010.
Jere Whitson Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
178 East Jere Whitson Rd
Cookeville, TN 38501
(931) 526-6575
Cookeville, TN 38501
(931) 526-6575
Grades: PK-4
| 317 students
Rank: #1111.
Putnam County Vital
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 25%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1400 E. Spring St
Cookeville, TN 38506
(931) 372-2368
Cookeville, TN 38506
(931) 372-2368
Grades: PK-12
| 106 students
Rank: n/an/a
125 Elmore Town Road
Baxter, TN 38544
(931) 858-3110
Baxter, TN 38544
(931) 858-3110
Grades: PK-1
| 352 students
Rank: n/an/a
720 Quadrangle
Cookeville, TN 38505
(931) 372-6262
Cookeville, TN 38505
(931) 372-6262
Grades: PK
| 20 students
Putnam County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Dry Valley Alternative School (Closed 2010)
Alternative School
3860 Phifer Mountain Rd
Cookeville, TN 38501
(931) 528-1847
Cookeville, TN 38501
(931) 528-1847
Grades: 1-12
| 88 students
242 East 10th St
Cookeville, TN 38501
(931) 526-9777
Cookeville, TN 38501
(931) 526-9777
Grades: 5-6
| n/a students
112 Elm
Monterey, TN 38574
(931) 839-2791
Monterey, TN 38574
(931) 839-2791
Grades: PK-6
| 294 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in Putnam County, TN?
The top ranked public preschools in Putnam County, TN include Capshaw Elementary School, Algood Elementary School and Prescott South Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Putnam County?
13 public preschools are located in Putnam County.
What is the racial composition of students in Putnam County?
Putnam County public preschools minority enrollment is 24% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Tennessee public preschools average of 42% (majority Black).
Which public preschools in Putnam County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public preschools in Putnam County include: Prescott South Elementary School vs. Capshaw Elementary School, Northeast Elementary School vs. Capshaw Elementary School, Capshaw Elementary School vs. Northeast Elementary School
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