For the 2025 school year, there are 6 public preschools serving 1,869 students in Carroll County, TN.
The top ranked public preschools in Carroll County, TN are Huntingdon Primary, Mckenzie Elementary School and Clarksburg School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Carroll County, TN public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 34% (versus the Tennessee public pre school average of 37%), and reading proficiency score of 35% (versus the 37% statewide average). Pre schools in Carroll County have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Tennessee public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 19% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Tennessee public preschool average of 42% (majority Black).
Best Public Preschools in Carroll County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Huntingdon Primary
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
191 Cox St
Huntingdon, TN 38344
(731) 986-3091
Huntingdon, TN 38344
(731) 986-3091
Grades: PK-3
| 429 students
Rank: #22.
Mckenzie Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
165 Brooks Ave
Mc Kenzie, TN 38201
(731) 352-5272
Mc Kenzie, TN 38201
(731) 352-5272
Grades: PK-4
| 545 students
Rank: #33.
Clarksburg School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
145 Clarksburg Rd
Clarksburg, TN 38324
(731) 986-3165
Clarksburg, TN 38324
(731) 986-3165
Grades: PK-12
| 339 students
Rank: #44.
Central Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
29590 Broad St
Bruceton, TN 38317
(731) 418-4168
Bruceton, TN 38317
(731) 418-4168
Grades: PK-5
| 296 students
Rank: n/an/a
13310 Paris St
Huntingdon, TN 38344
(731) 986-7526
Huntingdon, TN 38344
(731) 986-7526
Grades: PK
| 40 students
Rank: n/an/a
8725 Highway 105
Mc Lemoresville, TN 38235
(731) 986-8359
Mc Lemoresville, TN 38235
(731) 986-8359
Grades: PK-2
| 220 students
Carroll County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Carroll County Special Learning Center (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
14155 Paris Rd
Huntingdon, TN 38344
(731) 986-4482
Huntingdon, TN 38344
(731) 986-4482
Grades: PK-12
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in Carroll County, TN?
The top ranked public preschools in Carroll County, TN include Huntingdon Primary, Mckenzie Elementary School and Clarksburg School.
How many public preschools are located in Carroll County?
6 public preschools are located in Carroll County.
What is the racial composition of students in Carroll County?
Carroll County public preschools minority enrollment is 19% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Tennessee public preschools average of 42% (majority Black).
Which public preschools in Carroll County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public preschools in Carroll County include: Central Elementary School vs. Huntingdon Primary, Mckenzie Elementary School vs. Huntingdon Primary, Mckenzie Elementary School vs. Central Elementary School
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