For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public preschools serving 1,009 students in Dekalb County, TN.
The top-ranked public preschool in Dekalb County, TN is Dekalb West Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Dekalb County, TN public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 41% (versus the Tennessee public pre school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 43% (versus the 36% statewide average). Pre schools in Dekalb County have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Tennessee public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 16% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Tennessee public preschool average of 43% (majority Black).
Best Public Preschools in Dekalb County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Dekalb West Elementary School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
101 Bulldog Ln
Dowelltown, TN 37059
(615) 536-5332
Dowelltown, TN 37059
(615) 536-5332
Gr: PK-8 | 466 students Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: n/an/a
221 E Bryant St
Smithville, TN 37166
(615) 597-4415
Smithville, TN 37166
(615) 597-4415
Gr: PK-2 | 535 students Minority enrollment: 22%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in Dekalb County, TN?
The top-ranked public preschools in Dekalb County, TN include Dekalb West Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Dekalb County?
2 public preschools are located in Dekalb County.
What is the racial composition of students in Dekalb County?
Dekalb County public preschools minority enrollment is 16% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Tennessee public preschools average of 43% (majority Black).
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