For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public preschools serving 2,263 students in Rhea County, TN.
The top-ranked public preschools in Rhea County, TN are Spring City Elementary School, Graysville Elementary School and Rhea Central Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Rhea County, TN public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 45% (versus the Tennessee public pre school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 37% (versus the 37% statewide average). Pre schools in Rhea County have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Tennessee public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 19% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Tennessee public preschool average of 42% (majority Black).
Best Public Preschools in Rhea County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Spring City Elementary School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
270 East Jackson Ave
Spring City, TN 37381
(423) 365-6451
Spring City, TN 37381
(423) 365-6451
Gr: PK-5 | 572 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: #22.
Graysville Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
606 Long St
Dayton, TN 37321
(423) 775-7850
Dayton, TN 37321
(423) 775-7850
Gr: PK-5 | 215 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #33.
Rhea Central Elementary School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1005 Delaware Ave
Dayton, TN 37321
(423) 775-7842
Dayton, TN 37321
(423) 775-7842
Gr: PK-5 | 613 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
Rank: #44.
Dayton City Elementary School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
520 Cherry St
Dayton, TN 37321
(423) 775-8414
Dayton, TN 37321
(423) 775-8414
Gr: PK-8 | 863 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in Rhea County, TN?
The top-ranked public preschools in Rhea County, TN include Spring City Elementary School, Graysville Elementary School and Rhea Central Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Rhea County?
4 public preschools are located in Rhea County.
What is the racial composition of students in Rhea County?
Rhea County public preschools minority enrollment is 19% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Tennessee public preschools average of 42% (majority Black).
Which public preschools in Rhea County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public preschools in Rhea County include: Rhea Central Elementary School vs. Dayton City Elementary School, Dayton City Elementary School vs. Rhea Central Elementary School, Graysville Elementary School vs. Dayton City Elementary School