For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public preschools serving 1,383 students in Marion County, TN.
The top-ranked public preschools in Marion County, TN are South Pittsburg Elementary School, Jasper Elementary School and Richard Hardy Memorial School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Marion County, TN public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 30% (versus the Tennessee public pre school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 29% (versus the 36% statewide average). Pre schools in Marion County have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Tennessee public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 20% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Tennessee public preschool average of 43% (majority Black).
Best Public Preschools in Marion County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
South Pittsburg Elementary School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
310 Elm Ave
South Pittsburg, TN 37380
(423) 837-6117
South Pittsburg, TN 37380
(423) 837-6117
Gr: PK-6 | 515 students Minority enrollment: 31%
Rank: #22.
Jasper Elementary School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
495 Warrior Dr
Jasper, TN 37347
(423) 942-2110
Jasper, TN 37347
(423) 942-2110
Gr: PK-4 | 650 students Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: #33.
Richard Hardy Memorial School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1620 Hamilton Avenue
South Pittsburg, TN 37380
(423) 837-7282
South Pittsburg, TN 37380
(423) 837-7282
Gr: PK-12 | 183 students Minority enrollment: 24%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in Marion County, TN?
The top-ranked public preschools in Marion County, TN include South Pittsburg Elementary School, Jasper Elementary School and Richard Hardy Memorial School.
How many public preschools are located in Marion County?
3 public preschools are located in Marion County.
What is the racial composition of students in Marion County?
Marion County public preschools minority enrollment is 20% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Tennessee public preschools average of 43% (majority Black).
Which public preschools in Marion County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public preschools in Marion County include: Jasper Elementary School vs. South Pittsburg Elementary School, South Pittsburg Elementary School vs. Jasper Elementary School, South Pittsburg Elementary School vs. Richard Hardy Memorial School
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