For the 2025 school year, there are 6 public preschools serving 1,826 students in Hardeman County, TN.
The top ranked public preschools in Hardeman County, TN are Hornsby Elementary School, Toone Elementary School and Middleton Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Hardeman County, TN public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 20% (versus the Tennessee public pre school average of 37%), and reading proficiency score of 25% (versus the 37% statewide average). Pre schools in Hardeman County have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Tennessee public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 58% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Tennessee public preschool average of 42% (majority Black).
Best Public Preschools in Hardeman County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Hornsby Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
50 Church St
Hornsby, TN 38044
(731) 658-5707
Hornsby, TN 38044
(731) 658-5707
Grades: PK-8
| 171 students
Rank: #22.
Toone Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
160 Neely St
Toone, TN 38381
(731) 658-5606
Toone, TN 38381
(731) 658-5606
Grades: PK-8
| 211 students
Rank: #33.
Middleton Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
180 Robin Cir
Middleton, TN 38052
(731) 376-0160
Middleton, TN 38052
(731) 376-0160
Grades: PK-6
| 369 students
Rank: #44.
Bolivar Elementary School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 22%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
445 Nuckolls Rd
Bolivar, TN 38008
(731) 658-3981
Bolivar, TN 38008
(731) 658-3981
Grades: PK-5
| 705 students
Rank: #55.
Grand Junction Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 6-9%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
750 Pledge St
Grand Junction, TN 38039
(731) 764-2841
Grand Junction, TN 38039
(731) 764-2841
Grades: PK-6
| 159 students
Rank: #66.
Whiteville Elementary School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
2510 Highway 64 East
Whiteville, TN 38075
(731) 254-8013
Whiteville, TN 38075
(731) 254-8013
Grades: PK-8
| 211 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in Hardeman County, TN?
The top ranked public preschools in Hardeman County, TN include Hornsby Elementary School, Toone Elementary School and Middleton Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Hardeman County?
6 public preschools are located in Hardeman County.
What is the racial composition of students in Hardeman County?
Hardeman County public preschools minority enrollment is 58% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Tennessee public preschools average of 42% (majority Black).
Which public preschools in Hardeman County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public preschools in Hardeman County include: Bolivar Elementary School vs. Toone Elementary School, Toone Elementary School vs. Bolivar Elementary School, Hornsby Elementary School vs. Toone Elementary School
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