For the 2025 school year, there are 5 public preschools serving 3,703 students in Germantown, TN. The top ranked public preschools in Germantown, TN are Farmington Elementary School, Dogwood Elementary School and Forest Hill Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Germantown, TN public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 61% (versus the Tennessee public pre school average of 37%), and reading proficiency score of 62% (versus the 37% statewide average). Pre schools in Germantown have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 5% of Tennessee public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 35% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Tennessee public preschool average of 42% (majority Black).
Best Public Preschools in Germantown, TN (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Farmington Elementary School
(Math: 83% | Reading: 74%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
2085 Cordes Rd
Germantown, TN 38138
(901) 756-2320
Germantown, TN 38138
(901) 756-2320
Grades: PK-5
| 645 students
Rank: #22.
Dogwood Elementary School
(Math: 76% | Reading: 75%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
8945 Dogwood Rd
Germantown, TN 38139
(901) 756-2310
Germantown, TN 38139
(901) 756-2310
Grades: PK-5
| 647 students
Rank: #33.
Forest Hill Elementary School
(Math: 70% | Reading: 72%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
3366 Forest Hill Irene Rd
Germantown, TN 38138
(901) 752-7900
Germantown, TN 38138
(901) 752-7900
Grades: PK-5
| 689 students
Rank: #44.
Riverdale Elementary School
(Math: 56% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
7391 Neshoba Rd
Germantown, TN 38138
(901) 756-2300
Germantown, TN 38138
(901) 756-2300
Grades: PK-8
| 1,164 students
Rank: #55.
Germantown Elementary School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
2730 Cross Country Dr
Germantown, TN 38138
(901) 416-0945
Germantown, TN 38138
(901) 416-0945
Grades: PK-5
| 558 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in Germantown, TN?
The top ranked public preschools in Germantown, TN include Farmington Elementary School, Dogwood Elementary School and Forest Hill Elementary School. Germantown has one of the highest concentrations of top ranked public schools in Tennessee.
How many public preschools are located in Germantown?
5 public preschools are located in Germantown.
What is the racial composition of students in Germantown?
Germantown public preschools minority enrollment is 35% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Tennessee public preschools average of 42% (majority Black).
Which public preschools in Germantown are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public preschools in Germantown include: Forest Hill Elementary School vs. Dogwood Elementary School, Farmington Elementary School vs. Dogwood Elementary School, Dogwood Elementary School vs. Farmington Elementary School
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