For the 2025-26 school year, there are 2 public preschools serving 805 students in Harriman, TN.
The top ranked public preschools in Harriman, TN are Midtown Elementary School and Bowers Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Harriman, TN public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 38% (versus the Tennessee public pre school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 36% (versus the 37% statewide average). Pre schools in Harriman have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Tennessee public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 18% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the Tennessee public preschool average of 42% (majority Black).
Best Public Preschools in Harriman, TN (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Midtown Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
2830 Roane State Hwy
Harriman, TN 37748
(865) 882-1228
Harriman, TN 37748
(865) 882-1228
Gr: PK-5 | 262 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: #22.
Bowers Elementary School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
120 Breazeale St
Harriman, TN 37748
(865) 882-1185
Harriman, TN 37748
(865) 882-1185
Gr: PK-5 | 543 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
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School
Location
Quick Facts
510 Dyllis
Harriman, TN 37748
(865) 435-2298
Harriman, TN 37748
(865) 435-2298
Gr: PK-5 | 170 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
215 Maple St
Harriman, TN 37748
(865) 882-2571
Harriman, TN 37748
(865) 882-2571
Gr: PK-5 | 266 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in Harriman, TN?
The top ranked public preschools in Harriman, TN include Midtown Elementary School and Bowers Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Harriman?
2 public preschools are located in Harriman.
What is the racial composition of students in Harriman?
Harriman public preschools minority enrollment is 18% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the Tennessee public preschools average of 42% (majority Black).
Which public preschools in Harriman are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public preschools in Harriman include: Midtown Elementary School vs. Bowers Elementary School, Bowers Elementary School vs. Midtown Elementary School
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