For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public elementary schools serving 1,167 students in Pulaski, TN.
The top ranked public elementary schools in Pulaski, TN are Southside Elementary School and Bridgeforth Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Pulaski, TN public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 26% (versus the Tennessee public elementary school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 26% (versus the 36% statewide average). Elementary schools in Pulaski have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Tennessee public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 41% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Tennessee public elementary school average of 43% (majority Black).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Pulaski, TN (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Southside Elementary School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
707 South Cedar Ln
Pulaski, TN 38478
(931) 424-7005
Pulaski, TN 38478
(931) 424-7005
Grades: 3-5
| 369 students
Rank: #22.
Bridgeforth Middle School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 24%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1051 Bridgeforth Cir
Pulaski, TN 38478
(931) 363-7526
Pulaski, TN 38478
(931) 363-7526
Grades: 6-8
| 312 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 elementary schools in Pulaski, TN?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Pulaski, TN include Southside Elementary School and Bridgeforth Middle School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Pulaski?
3 public elementary schools are located in Pulaski.
What is the racial composition of students in Pulaski?
Pulaski public elementary schools minority enrollment is 41% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Tennessee public elementary schools average of 43% (majority Black).
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