For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public preschools serving 2,088 students in Henry County, TN.
The top-ranked public preschools in Henry County, TN are Dorothy And Noble Harrelson School, Lakewood Elementary School and Henry Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Henry County, TN public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 51% (versus the Tennessee public pre school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 38% (versus the 36% statewide average). Pre schools in Henry County have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Tennessee public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 19% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Tennessee public preschool average of 43% (majority Black).
Best Public Preschools in Henry County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Dorothy And Noble Harrelson School
(Math: 59% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
143 Puryear Country Club Rd
Puryear, TN 38251
(731) 227-2101
Puryear, TN 38251
(731) 227-2101
Gr: PK-8 | 425 students Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: #22.
Lakewood Elementary School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
6745 Highway 79 North
Buchanan, TN 38222
(731) 644-1600
Buchanan, TN 38222
(731) 644-1600
Gr: PK-8 | 752 students Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: #33.
Henry Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
937 Pioneer Rd
Henry, TN 38231
(731) 227-2067
Henry, TN 38231
(731) 227-2067
Gr: PK-8 | 353 students Minority enrollment: 27%
Rank: n/an/a
115 South Wilson St
Paris, TN 38242
(731) 642-0961
Paris, TN 38242
(731) 642-0961
Gr: PK-2 | 537 students Minority enrollment: 35%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in Henry County, TN?
The top-ranked public preschools in Henry County, TN include Dorothy And Noble Harrelson School, Lakewood Elementary School and Henry Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Henry County?
4 public preschools are located in Henry County.
What is the racial composition of students in Henry County?
Henry County public preschools minority enrollment is 19% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Tennessee public preschools average of 43% (majority Black).
Which public preschools in Henry County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public preschools in Henry County include: W G Rhea Elementary School vs. Lakewood Elementary School, Dorothy And Noble Harrelson School vs. Henry Elementary School, Henry Elementary School vs. Dorothy And Noble Harrelson School
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