For the 2025 school year, there are 6 public preschools serving 2,529 students in Dyer County, TN.
The top ranked public preschools in Dyer County, TN are Fifth Consolidated School, Finley Elementary School and Holice Powell Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Dyer County, TN public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 46% (versus the Tennessee public pre school average of 37%), and reading proficiency score of 43% (versus the 37% statewide average). Pre schools in Dyer County have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 10% of Tennessee public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 28% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Tennessee public preschool average of 42% (majority Black).
Best Public Preschools in Dyer County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Fifth Consolidated School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
2150 Millsfield Hwy
Dyersburg, TN 38024
(731) 285-2840
Dyersburg, TN 38024
(731) 285-2840
Grades: PK-5
| 536 students
Rank: #2 - 32. - 3.
Finley Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
72 Poplar Street
Finley, TN 38030
(731) 285-7050
Finley, TN 38030
(731) 285-7050
Grades: PK-5
| 231 students
Rank: #2 - 32. - 3.
Holice Powell Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
988 Highway 210 South
Dyersburg, TN 38024
(731) 285-1994
Dyersburg, TN 38024
(731) 285-1994
Grades: PK-5
| 252 students
Rank: #44.
Newbern Elementary School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
401 North York St
Newbern, TN 38059
(731) 627-2139
Newbern, TN 38059
(731) 627-2139
Grades: PK-5
| 562 students
Rank: #55.
Trimble Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
256 College St
Trimble, TN 38259
(731) 297-5512
Trimble, TN 38259
(731) 297-5512
Grades: PK-5
| 168 students
Rank: n/an/a
1425 Frank Maynard Dr
Dyersburg, TN 38024
(731) 286-3615
Dyersburg, TN 38024
(731) 286-3615
Grades: PK-2
| 780 students
Dyer County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
6745 Highway 79 North
Dyersburg, TN 38024
(731) 644-1600
Dyersburg, TN 38024
(731) 644-1600
Grades: 6-8
| 249 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in Dyer County, TN?
The top ranked public preschools in Dyer County, TN include Fifth Consolidated School, Finley Elementary School and Holice Powell Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Dyer County?
6 public preschools are located in Dyer County.
What is the racial composition of students in Dyer County?
Dyer County public preschools minority enrollment is 28% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Tennessee public preschools average of 42% (majority Black).
Which public preschools in Dyer County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public preschools in Dyer County include: Dyersburg Primary vs. Fifth Consolidated School, Holice Powell Elementary School vs. Fifth Consolidated School, Finley Elementary School vs. Fifth Consolidated School
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