Best Lauderdale County Public Preschools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public preschools serving 1,250 students in Lauderdale County, TN.
The top-ranked public preschool in Lauderdale County, TN is Halls Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Lauderdale County, TN public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 35% (versus the Tennessee public pre school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 28% (versus the 36% statewide average). Pre schools in Lauderdale County have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Tennessee public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 45% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Tennessee public preschool average of 43% (majority Black).

Best Public Preschools in Lauderdale County (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Halls Elementary School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
601 Carmen St
Halls, TN 38040
(731) 836-9651
Gr: PK-6 | 655 students Minority enrollment: 29%
Rank: n/an/a
Ripley Primary
225 Volz Rd
Ripley, TN 38063
(731) 635-0691
Gr: PK-2 | 589 students Minority enrollment: 64%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public preschools in Lauderdale County, TN?
The top-ranked public preschools in Lauderdale County, TN include Halls Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Lauderdale County?
2 public preschools are located in Lauderdale County.
What is the racial composition of students in Lauderdale County?
Lauderdale County public preschools minority enrollment is 45% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Tennessee public preschools average of 43% (majority Black).

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