For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public preschools serving 1,613 students in Giles County, TN.
The top ranked public preschools in Giles County, TN are Richland Elementary School, Minor Hill School and Elkton Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Giles County, TN public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 43% (versus the Tennessee public pre school average of 37%), and reading proficiency score of 40% (versus the 37% statewide average). Pre schools in Giles County have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Tennessee public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 22% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Tennessee public preschool average of 42% (majority Black).
Best Public Preschools in Giles County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Richland Elementary School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
10333 Columbia Hwy
Lynnville, TN 38472
(931) 527-0663
Lynnville, TN 38472
(931) 527-0663
Grades: PK-5
| 506 students
Rank: #22.
Minor Hill School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
13099 Minor Hill Hwy
Minor Hill, TN 38473
(931) 347-0163
Minor Hill, TN 38473
(931) 347-0163
Grades: PK-8
| 344 students
Rank: #33.
Elkton Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
176 College St
Elkton, TN 38455
(931) 468-2285
Elkton, TN 38455
(931) 468-2285
Grades: PK-8
| 277 students
Rank: n/an/a
606 Cedar Ln
Pulaski, TN 38478
(931) 363-5233
Pulaski, TN 38478
(931) 363-5233
Grades: PK-2
| 486 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in Giles County, TN?
The top ranked public preschools in Giles County, TN include Richland Elementary School, Minor Hill School and Elkton Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Giles County?
4 public preschools are located in Giles County.
What is the racial composition of students in Giles County?
Giles County public preschools minority enrollment is 22% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Tennessee public preschools average of 42% (majority Black).
Which public preschools in Giles County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public preschools in Giles County include: Richland Elementary School vs. Pulaski Elementary School, Elkton Elementary School vs. Pulaski Elementary School, Minor Hill School vs. Elkton Elementary School
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