For the 2026 school year, there are 22 public preschools serving 17,222 students in Montgomery County, TN.
The top-ranked public preschools in Montgomery County, TN are Rossview Elementary School, East Montgomery Elementary School and Carmel Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Montgomery County, TN public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 42% (versus the Tennessee public pre school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 41% (versus the 36% statewide average). Pre schools in Montgomery County have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Tennessee public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 56% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Tennessee public preschool average of 43% (majority Black).
Best Public Preschools in Montgomery County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Rossview Elementary School
(Math: 71% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
2235 Cardinal Ln
Clarksville, TN 37043
(931) 645-1403
Clarksville, TN 37043
(931) 645-1403
Gr: PK-5 | 1,188 student Minority enrollment: 54%
Rank: #22.
East Montgomery Elementary School
(Math: 76% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
230 Mcadoo Creek Rd
Clarksville, TN 37043
(931) 358-2868
Clarksville, TN 37043
(931) 358-2868
Gr: PK-5 | 836 students Minority enrollment: 31%
Rank: #33.
Carmel Elementary School
(Math: 62% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
4925 Sango Rd
Clarksville, TN 37043
(931) 802-5025
Clarksville, TN 37043
(931) 802-5025
Gr: PK-5 | 702 students Minority enrollment: 32%
Rank: #44.
Montgomery Central Elementary School
(Math: 61% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
4011 Highway 48
Cunningham, TN 37052
(931) 387-3208
Cunningham, TN 37052
(931) 387-3208
Gr: PK-5 | 518 students Minority enrollment: 15%
Rank: #55.
Woodlawn Elementary School
(Math: 59% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
2250 Woodlawn Rd
Woodlawn, TN 37191
(931) 648-5680
Woodlawn, TN 37191
(931) 648-5680
Gr: PK-5 | 708 students Minority enrollment: 38%
Rank: #66.
Barksdale Elementary School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1920 Madison St
Clarksville, TN 37043
(931) 648-5685
Clarksville, TN 37043
(931) 648-5685
Gr: PK-5 | 509 students Minority enrollment: 56%
Rank: #77.
Cumberland Heights Elementary School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
2093 Ussery Rd S
Clarksville, TN 37040
(931) 648-5695
Clarksville, TN 37040
(931) 648-5695
Gr: PK-5 | 604 students Minority enrollment: 25%
Rank: #88.
West Creek Elementary School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1201 W Creek Coyote Trl
Clarksville, TN 37042
(931) 802-8637
Clarksville, TN 37042
(931) 802-8637
Gr: PK-5 | 1,096 student Minority enrollment: 67%
Rank: #99.
Northeast Elementary School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
3705 Trenton Rd
Clarksville, TN 37040
(931) 648-5662
Clarksville, TN 37040
(931) 648-5662
Gr: PK-5 | 722 students Minority enrollment: 66%
Rank: #1010.
Glenellen Elementary School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
825 Needmore Rd
Clarksville, TN 37040
(931) 920-6158
Clarksville, TN 37040
(931) 920-6158
Gr: PK-5 | 1,143 student Minority enrollment: 66%
Rank: #1111.
Hazelwood Elementary School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
2623 Tiny Town Rd
Clarksville, TN 37042
(931) 553-2075
Clarksville, TN 37042
(931) 553-2075
Gr: PK-5 | 992 students Minority enrollment: 68%
Rank: #1212.
Barkers Mill Elementary School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1230 Little Bobcat Ln
Clarksville, TN 37042
(931) 906-7235
Clarksville, TN 37042
(931) 906-7235
Gr: PK-5 | 965 students Minority enrollment: 69%
Rank: #1313.
Moore Magnet Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1350 Madison St
Clarksville, TN 37040
(931) 648-5635
Clarksville, TN 37040
(931) 648-5635
Gr: PK-5 | 456 students Minority enrollment: 62%
Rank: #1414.
Pisgah Elementary School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1770 Hazelwood Rd
Clarksville, TN 37042
(931) 802-6790
Clarksville, TN 37042
(931) 802-6790
Gr: PK-5 | 934 students Minority enrollment: 65%
Rank: #1515.
Liberty Elementary School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
849 S Liberty Church Rd
Clarksville, TN 37042
(931) 905-5729
Clarksville, TN 37042
(931) 905-5729
Gr: PK-5 | 866 students Minority enrollment: 62%
Rank: #1616.
Byrns Darden Elementary School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
609 E St
Clarksville, TN 37042
(931) 648-5615
Clarksville, TN 37042
(931) 648-5615
Gr: PK-5 | 547 students Minority enrollment: 78%
Rank: #1717.
Ringgold Elementary School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
240 Ringgold Rd
Clarksville, TN 37042
(931) 648-5625
Clarksville, TN 37042
(931) 648-5625
Gr: PK-5 | 829 students Minority enrollment: 77%
Rank: #1818.
Minglewood Elementary School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 25%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
215 Cunningham Ln
Clarksville, TN 37042
(931) 648-5646
Clarksville, TN 37042
(931) 648-5646
Gr: PK-5 | 771 students Minority enrollment: 71%
Rank: #1919.
Kenwood Elementary School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 25%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1101 Peachers Mill Rd
Clarksville, TN 37042
(931) 553-2059
Clarksville, TN 37042
(931) 553-2059
Gr: PK-5 | 779 students Minority enrollment: 70%
Rank: #2020.
Norman Smith Elementary School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
740 Greenwood Ave
Clarksville, TN 37040
(931) 648-5660
Clarksville, TN 37040
(931) 648-5660
Gr: PK-5 | 609 students Minority enrollment: 66%
Rank: n/an/a
2706 Rossview Rd
Clarksville, TN 37043
(931) 980-3114
Clarksville, TN 37043
(931) 980-3114
Gr: PK-5 | 805 students Minority enrollment: 49%
Rank: n/an/a
2450 Old Russellville Pike
Clarksville, TN 37040
(931) 648-5670
Clarksville, TN 37040
(931) 648-5670
Gr: PK | 216 students Minority enrollment: 72%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in Montgomery County, TN?
The top-ranked public preschools in Montgomery County, TN include Rossview Elementary School, East Montgomery Elementary School and Carmel Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Montgomery County?
22 public preschools are located in Montgomery County.
What is the racial composition of students in Montgomery County?
Montgomery County public preschools minority enrollment is 56% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Tennessee public preschools average of 43% (majority Black).
Which public preschools in Montgomery County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public preschools in Montgomery County include: Woodlawn Elementary School vs. Liberty Elementary School, Byrns Darden Elementary School vs. Kenwood Elementary School, Minglewood Elementary School vs. Kenwood Elementary School
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