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Best Washington County ²ÝÁñÉçÇø Preschools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 7 private preschools serving 1,657 students in Washington County, TN.
The top-ranked private preschools in Washington County, TN include Ashley Academy, St. Mary's School, and Providence Academy.
The average acceptance rate is 92%, which is higher than the Tennessee private preschool average acceptance rate of 84%.
63% of private preschools in Washington County, TN are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Methodist).

Top-Ranked Washington County ²ÝÁñÉçÇø Preschools (2026)

School
Location
Quick Facts
Ashley Academy
Ashley Academy Photo
(16)
2615 S. Roan St
Johnson City, TN 37601
(423) 929-7888
Gr: NS-8 | 170 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 5 | Extracurrculars: 6 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Providence Academy
Providence Academy Photo
(Christian)
2788 Carroll Creek Rd
Johnson City, TN 37615
(423) 859-9819
Gr: PK-12 | 819 students Avg. class size: 20 students Sports: 18 | Extracurrculars: 28 Tuition listed
St. Mary's School
St. Mary's School Photo - Our school flower garden allows us to get outside occasionally, soak in some sunshine, and get our hands dirty!
(Catholic)
(1)
2211 E Lakeview Dr
Johnson City, TN 37601
(423) 282-3397
Gr: PK-8 | 164 students Avg. class size: 17 students Sports: 3 | Extracurrculars: 5 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Central Baptist Preschool And Kindergarten
Daycare / Preschool (Baptist)
300 N Roan St
Johnson City, TN 37601
(423) 926-3696
Gr: K | 7 students
Johnson City KinderCare
Johnson City KinderCare Photo - All About Dinosaurs
Daycare / Preschool
906 Sunset Dr.
Johnson City, TN 37604
(423) 282-4094
Gr: NS-PK Tuition listed
Munsey Preschool & Kindergarten
Daycare / Preschool (Methodist)
201 E Market St
Johnson City, TN 37601
(423) 283-6916
Gr: PK-K | 118 students
Tri-cities Christian School
(Christian)
2423 Susannah Street
Johnson City, TN 37601
(423) 323-7128
Gr: PK-6 | 259 students
[+] Show Closed ²ÝÁñÉçÇø Schools in Washington County, Tennessee

Washington County ²ÝÁñÉçÇø Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Quick Facts
Tri Cities Christian School (Closed 2010)
Daycare / Preschool (Christian)
2102 Maple Drive
Johnson City, TN 37615
(423) 323-7128
Gr: PK-K | 78 students

Overview

This County (Washington County)
This State (TN)
# Schools
8 Schools

Student Body:

# Students
1,657 Students
76,651 Students
% Average Students of Color
12%
19%

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
176 Teachers
7,370 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
9:1
11:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
73%
52%
Average Class Size
17 students
15 students
Average Number of AP Courses
13 courses
14 courses
Average ACT score
27
(Out of 36)
26

Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$8,230
$11,826
Average Summer Program Cost
$200
$482
Average % on Financial Aid
23%
22%
Average Financial Aid Grant
$3,500
$3,451
Average Acceptance Rate
92%
84%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.56
0.57
# American Indian Students
n/a
98 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
23 Students
1,555 Students
% Asian Students
1%
2%
# Hispanic Students
32 Students
1,877 Students
% Hispanic Students
2%
2%
# Black Students
41 Students
4,148 Students
% Black Students
3%
6%
# White Students
769 Students
43,384 Students
% White Students
46%
58%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
44 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
n/a
n/a
% of Two or more races Students
n/a
n/a
# Others Students
792 Students
24,014 Students
% of Others Students
48%
32%
All Ethnic Groups

Extracurriculars and Sports:

Average Number of Extracurriculars
13 extracurriculars
11 extracurriculars
Average Number of Sports
9 sports
9 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked private preschools in Washington County, TN?
The top-ranked private preschools in Washington County, TN include Ashley Academy, St. Mary's School, and Providence Academy.
How many private preschools are located in Washington County?
7 private preschools are located in Washington County.
How diverse are private preschools in Washington County?
Washington County private preschools are approximately 12% minority students, which is lower than the Tennessee private school average of 19%.
What percentage of private preschools are religiously affiliated in Washington County?
63% of private preschools in Washington County are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Methodist).
Which private preschools in Washington County are often viewed compared to one another?

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