For the 2025 school year, there are 5 public preschools serving 1,517 students in Crockett County, TN.
The top ranked public preschools in Crockett County, TN are Alamo Elementary School, Bells Elementary School and Maury City Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Crockett County, TN public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 46% (versus the Tennessee public pre school average of 37%), and reading proficiency score of 45% (versus the 37% statewide average). Pre schools in Crockett County have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 10% of Tennessee public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 32% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Tennessee public preschool average of 42% (majority Black).
Best Public Preschools in Crockett County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Alamo Elementary School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
265 E Park St
Alamo, TN 38001
(731) 696-5515
Alamo, TN 38001
(731) 696-5515
Grades: PK-6
| 607 students
Rank: #2 - 32. - 3.
Bells Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
4547 Highway 88 South
Bells, TN 38006
(731) 663-2041
Bells, TN 38006
(731) 663-2041
Grades: PK-5
| 411 students
Rank: #2 - 32. - 3.
Maury City Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
5442 Highway 88
Maury City, TN 38050
(731) 656-2244
Maury City, TN 38050
(731) 656-2244
Grades: PK-5
| 224 students
Rank: #44.
Gadsden Elementary School
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
18989 Highway 79
Gadsden, TN 38337
(731) 663-2453
Gadsden, TN 38337
(731) 663-2453
Grades: PK-5
| 152 students
Rank: #55.
Friendship Elementary School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
6117 Highway 189
Friendship, TN 38034
(731) 677-2718
Friendship, TN 38034
(731) 677-2718
Grades: PK-5
| 123 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in Crockett County, TN?
The top ranked public preschools in Crockett County, TN include Alamo Elementary School, Bells Elementary School and Maury City Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Crockett County?
5 public preschools are located in Crockett County.
What is the racial composition of students in Crockett County?
Crockett County public preschools minority enrollment is 32% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Tennessee public preschools average of 42% (majority Black).
Which public preschools in Crockett County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public preschools in Crockett County include: Bells Elementary School vs. Alamo Elementary School, Alamo Elementary School vs. Bells Elementary School, Gadsden Elementary School vs. Bells Elementary School
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