For the 2025-26 school year, there are 9 public preschools serving 3,869 students in Dickson County, TN.
The top ranked public preschools in Dickson County, TN are Centennial Elementary School, Stuart Burns Elementary School and Dickson Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Dickson County, TN public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 43% (versus the Tennessee public pre school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 42% (versus the 37% statewide average). Pre schools in Dickson County have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Tennessee public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 22% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Tennessee public preschool average of 42% (majority Black).
Best Public Preschools in Dickson County (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Centennial Elementary School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
198 Upper Lake Dr
Dickson, TN 37055
(615) 446-0355
Dickson, TN 37055
(615) 446-0355
Gr: PK-5 | 705 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
Rank: #22.
Stuart Burns Elementary School
(Math: 49% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
3201 Highway 96
Burns, TN 37029
(615) 446-2791
Burns, TN 37029
(615) 446-2791
Gr: PK-5 | 717 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
Rank: #33.
Dickson Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
120 W Broad St
Dickson, TN 37055
(615) 740-5837
Dickson, TN 37055
(615) 740-5837
Gr: PK-5 | 225 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 33%
Rank: #44.
Sullivan Central Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 35-39% )
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
507 Henslee Dr
Dickson, TN 37055
(615) 446-7571
Dickson, TN 37055
(615) 446-7571
Gr: PK-5 | 301 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 32%
Rank: #55.
Charlotte Elementary School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
200 Humphries St
Charlotte, TN 37036
(615) 740-5803
Charlotte, TN 37036
(615) 740-5803
Gr: PK-5 | 591 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: #66.
Vanleer Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
4456 Highway 49 West
Vanleer, TN 37181
(615) 740-5760
Vanleer, TN 37181
(615) 740-5760
Gr: PK-5 | 264 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #77.
White Bluff Elementary School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
377 School Rd
White Bluff, TN 37187
(615) 740-5775
White Bluff, TN 37187
(615) 740-5775
Gr: PK-5 | 483 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Rank: #88.
Oakmont Elementary School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
630 Hwy 46 South
Dickson, TN 37055
(615) 446-2435
Dickson, TN 37055
(615) 446-2435
Gr: PK-5 | 482 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 37%
Rank: n/an/a
115 Academy St
Dickson, TN 37055
(931) 289-4135
Dickson, TN 37055
(931) 289-4135
Gr: PK-11 | 101 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
Dickson County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
220 Mc Lemore St
Dickson, TN 37055
(615) 446-2114
Dickson, TN 37055
(615) 446-2114
Gr: 9-12
507 Henslee Dr
Dickson, TN 37055
(615) 740-5829
Dickson, TN 37055
(615) 740-5829
Gr: 6 | 437 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in Dickson County, TN?
The top ranked public preschools in Dickson County, TN include Centennial Elementary School, Stuart Burns Elementary School and Dickson Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Dickson County?
9 public preschools are located in Dickson County.
What is the racial composition of students in Dickson County?
Dickson County public preschools minority enrollment is 22% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Tennessee public preschools average of 42% (majority Black).
Which public preschools in Dickson County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public preschools in Dickson County include: Oakmont Elementary School vs. Dickson Elementary School, Charlotte Elementary School vs. Dickson Elementary School, White Bluff Elementary School vs. Centennial Elementary School
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