For the 2025 school year, there are 5 public preschools serving 1,308 students in Claiborne County, TN.
The top ranked public preschools in Claiborne County, TN are Ellen Myers Primary, Midway Elementary School and Powell Valley Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Claiborne County, TN public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 27% (versus the Tennessee public pre school average of 37%), and reading proficiency score of 31% (versus the 37% statewide average). Pre schools in Claiborne County have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Tennessee public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 5% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Tennessee public preschool average of 42% (majority Black).
Best Public Preschools in Claiborne County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Ellen Myers Primary
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
275 Nettleton Rd
Harrogate, TN 37752
(423) 869-2172
Harrogate, TN 37752
(423) 869-2172
Grades: PK-4
| 356 students
Rank: #22.
Midway Elementary School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
4411 Clouds Rd
New Tazewell, TN 37825
(423) 626-3067
New Tazewell, TN 37825
(423) 626-3067
Grades: PK-8
| 386 students
Rank: #33.
Powell Valley Elementary School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
255 Powell Valley School Ln
Speedwell, TN 37870
(423) 869-4659
Speedwell, TN 37870
(423) 869-4659
Grades: PK-8
| 299 students
Rank: #44.
Forge Ridge School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
160 Hill Rd
Harrogate, TN 37752
(423) 869-2768
Harrogate, TN 37752
(423) 869-2768
Grades: PK-8
| 132 students
Rank: n/an/a
910 Alpha Dr
New Tazewell, TN 37825
(423) 626-3323
New Tazewell, TN 37825
(423) 626-3323
Grades: PK
| 135 students
Claiborne County 九游体育s (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Claiborne County High School (Closed 2008)
Alternative School
1325 Claiborne St
Tazewell, TN 37879
(423) 626-3532
Tazewell, TN 37879
(423) 626-3532
Grades: 7-12
| 39 students
205 Powell Valley School La
Speedwell, TN 37870
(423) 869-4275
Speedwell, TN 37870
(423) 869-4275
Grades: 9-12
| 365 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in Claiborne County, TN?
The top ranked public preschools in Claiborne County, TN include Ellen Myers Primary, Midway Elementary School and Powell Valley Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Claiborne County?
5 public preschools are located in Claiborne County.
What is the racial composition of students in Claiborne County?
Claiborne County public preschools minority enrollment is 5% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Tennessee public preschools average of 42% (majority Black).
Which public preschools in Claiborne County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public preschools in Claiborne County include: Ellen Myers Primary vs. Forge Ridge School, Forge Ridge School vs. Ellen Myers Primary, Powell Valley Elementary School vs. Midway Elementary School
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