For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public preschools serving 1,044 students in Decatur County, TN.
The top ranked public preschools in Decatur County, TN are Decaturville Elementary School, Scotts Hill Elementary School and Parsons Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Decatur County, TN public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 49% (versus the Tennessee public pre school average of 37%), and reading proficiency score of 44% (versus the 37% statewide average). Pre schools in Decatur County have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 10% of Tennessee public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Tennessee public preschool average of 42% (majority Black).
Best Public Preschools in Decatur County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Decaturville Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
820 South West St
Decaturville, TN 38329
(731) 852-4616
Decaturville, TN 38329
(731) 852-4616
Grades: PK-5
| 245 students
Rank: #22.
Scotts Hill Elementary School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1 Highway 114 Main St
Scotts Hill, TN 38374
(731) 549-3411
Scotts Hill, TN 38374
(731) 549-3411
Grades: PK-8
| 424 students
Rank: #33.
Parsons Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
182 West 4th St
Parsons, TN 38363
(731) 847-7317
Parsons, TN 38363
(731) 847-7317
Grades: PK-4
| 363 students
Rank: n/an/a
4318 Hwy 641
Decaturville, TN 38329
(731) 852-2391
Decaturville, TN 38329
(731) 852-2391
Grades: PK
| 12 students
Decatur County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
4250 Highway 641 South
Decaturville, TN 38329
(731) 852-3941
Decaturville, TN 38329
(731) 852-3941
Grades: 9-12
| 462 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in Decatur County, TN?
The top ranked public preschools in Decatur County, TN include Decaturville Elementary School, Scotts Hill Elementary School and Parsons Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Decatur County?
4 public preschools are located in Decatur County.
What is the racial composition of students in Decatur County?
Decatur County public preschools minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Tennessee public preschools average of 42% (majority Black).
Which public preschools in Decatur County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public preschools in Decatur County include: Decaturville Elementary School vs. Parsons Elementary School, Parsons Elementary School vs. Decaturville Elementary School
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