For the 2025 school year, there are 9 public preschools serving 3,766 students in Gibson County, TN.
The top ranked public preschools in Gibson County, TN are South Gibson County Elementary School, Rutherford Elementary School and Yorkville Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Gibson 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 41% (versus the 37% statewide average). Pre schools in Gibson County have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% 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 Gibson County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
South Gibson County Elementary School
(Math: 64% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
100 Mt Zion Rd
Medina, TN 38355
(731) 783-3660
Medina, TN 38355
(731) 783-3660
Grades: PK-4
| 915 students
Rank: #2 - 32. - 3.
Rutherford Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
108 West Knox St
Rutherford, TN 38369
(731) 665-6180
Rutherford, TN 38369
(731) 665-6180
Grades: PK-8
| 271 students
Rank: #2 - 32. - 3.
Yorkville Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
56 Nebo - Yorkville Rd
Yorkville, TN 38389
(731) 643-6598
Yorkville, TN 38389
(731) 643-6598
Grades: PK-8
| 144 students
Rank: #44.
Bradford Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
136 Highway 45 S
Bradford, TN 38316
(731) 742-2118
Bradford, TN 38316
(731) 742-2118
Grades: PK-6
| 310 students
Rank: #55.
Dyer Elementary School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
322 East College St
Dyer, TN 38330
(731) 692-2444
Dyer, TN 38330
(731) 692-2444
Grades: PK-8
| 410 students
Rank: #66.
Milan Elementary School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1100 Middle Rd
Milan, TN 38358
(731) 686-0840
Milan, TN 38358
(731) 686-0840
Grades: PK-4
| 860 students
Rank: #77.
Trenton Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
811 S College St
Trenton, TN 38382
(731) 855-0971
Trenton, TN 38382
(731) 855-0971
Grades: PK-4
| 550 students
Rank: #88.
Kenton Elementary School
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
633 North Poplar
Kenton, TN 38233
(731) 749-0007
Kenton, TN 38233
(731) 749-0007
Grades: PK-4
| 90 students
Rank: n/an/a
301 Westside Dr
Humboldt, TN 38343
(731) 784-2825
Humboldt, TN 38343
(731) 784-2825
Grades: PK-1
| 216 students
Gibson County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
East End Magnet Academy (Closed 2011)
Magnet School
1560 North 30th Ave
Humboldt, TN 38343
(731) 784-4171
Humboldt, TN 38343
(731) 784-4171
Grades: PK-5
| n/a students
1811 Ferrell St
Humboldt, TN 38343
(731) 784-9514
Humboldt, TN 38343
(731) 784-9514
Grades: 6-8
| 230 students
1751 Main St
Humboldt, TN 38343
(731) 784-1821
Humboldt, TN 38343
(731) 784-1821
Grades: 3-4
| 237 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in Gibson County, TN?
The top ranked public preschools in Gibson County, TN include South Gibson County Elementary School, Rutherford Elementary School and Yorkville Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Gibson County?
9 public preschools are located in Gibson County.
What is the racial composition of students in Gibson County?
Gibson 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 Gibson County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public preschools in Gibson County include: Dyer Elementary School vs. Bradford Elementary School, Milan Elementary School vs. South Gibson County Elementary School, Milan Elementary School vs. Bradford Elementary School
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