For the 2025 school year, there are 5 public preschools serving 1,905 students in Weakley County, TN.
The top ranked public preschools in Weakley County, TN are Dresden Elementary School, Sharon School and Gleason School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Weakley County, TN public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 39% (versus the Tennessee public pre school average of 37%), and reading proficiency score of 41% (versus the 37% statewide average). Pre schools in Weakley County have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Tennessee public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 17% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Tennessee public preschool average of 42% (majority Black).
Best Public Preschools in Weakley County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Dresden Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
759 Linden St, Suite B
Dresden, TN 38225
(731) 364-3401
Dresden, TN 38225
(731) 364-3401
Grades: PK-4
| 440 students
Rank: #22.
Sharon School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
254 North Woodlawn Dr
Sharon, TN 38255
(731) 456-2672
Sharon, TN 38255
(731) 456-2672
Grades: PK-8
| 188 students
Rank: #33.
Gleason School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
92-99 State Championship Dr
Gleason, TN 38229
(731) 648-5351
Gleason, TN 38229
(731) 648-5351
Grades: PK-12
| 374 students
Rank: #44.
Greenfield School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
319 West Main St
Greenfield, TN 38230
(731) 235-3424
Greenfield, TN 38230
(731) 235-3424
Grades: PK-12
| 457 students
Rank: n/an/a
215 South College St
Martin, TN 38237
(731) 587-9033
Martin, TN 38237
(731) 587-9033
Grades: PK-2
| 446 students
Weakley County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
10399 Hwy 190
Palmersville, TN 38241
(731) 822-4325
Palmersville, TN 38241
(731) 822-4325
Grades: K-8
| 96 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in Weakley County, TN?
The top ranked public preschools in Weakley County, TN include Dresden Elementary School, Sharon School and Gleason School.
How many public preschools are located in Weakley County?
5 public preschools are located in Weakley County.
What is the racial composition of students in Weakley County?
Weakley County public preschools minority enrollment is 17% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Tennessee public preschools average of 42% (majority Black).
Which public preschools in Weakley County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public preschools in Weakley County include: Martin Primary vs. Dresden Elementary School, Gleason School vs. Dresden Elementary School, Dresden Elementary School vs. Martin Primary
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