For the 2025-26 school year, there are 9 public preschools serving 3,491 students in Roane County, TN.
The top ranked public preschools in Roane County, TN are Kingston Elementary School, Dyllis Springs Elementary School and Midway Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Roane County, TN public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 43% (versus the Tennessee public pre school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 34% (versus the 37% statewide average). Pre schools in Roane County have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Tennessee public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Tennessee public preschool average of 42% (majority Black).
Best Public Preschools in Roane County (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Kingston Elementary School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
2000 Kingston Hwy
Kingston, TN 37763
(865) 376-5252
Kingston, TN 37763
(865) 376-5252
Gr: PK-5 | 806 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #22.
Dyllis Springs Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
120 Ollis Rd
Oliver Springs, TN 37840
(865) 435-6357
Oliver Springs, TN 37840
(865) 435-6357
Gr: PK-5 | 334 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: #33.
Midway Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
130 Laurel Bluff Rd
Kingston, TN 37763
(865) 376-2341
Kingston, TN 37763
(865) 376-2341
Gr: PK-5 | 400 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #44.
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: #55.
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%
Rank: #66.
Pine View Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
349 Daysville Rd
Rockwood, TN 37854
(865) 354-1986
Rockwood, TN 37854
(865) 354-1986
Gr: PK-8 | 169 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
Rank: #77.
Ridge View Elementary School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 26%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
625 Pumphouse Rd
Rockwood, TN 37854
(865) 354-2111
Rockwood, TN 37854
(865) 354-2111
Gr: PK-5 | 604 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Rank: #88.
Norwood Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
809 Tri- County Blvd
Oliver Springs, TN 37840
(865) 435-2519
Oliver Springs, TN 37840
(865) 435-2519
Gr: PK-5 | 214 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #99.
Petros Joyner Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
125 Petros Joyner School Rd
Oliver Springs, TN 37840
(423) 324-8600
Oliver Springs, TN 37840
(423) 324-8600
Gr: PK-8 | 159 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
Roane County 51³Ô¹ÏÍøºÚÁÏ (Closed)
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 Roane County, TN?
The top ranked public preschools in Roane County, TN include Kingston Elementary School, Dyllis Springs Elementary School and Midway Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Roane County?
9 public preschools are located in Roane County.
What is the racial composition of students in Roane County?
Roane County public preschools minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Tennessee public preschools average of 42% (majority Black).
Which public preschools in Roane County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public preschools in Roane County include: Midway Elementary School vs. Kingston Elementary School, Midtown Elementary School vs. Kingston Elementary School, Norwood Elementary School vs. Dyllis Springs Elementary School
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