For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public preschools serving 1,250 students in Lauderdale County, TN.
The top ranked public preschool in Lauderdale County, TN is Halls Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Lauderdale County, TN public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 29% (versus the Tennessee public pre school average of 37%), and reading proficiency score of 28% (versus the 37% statewide average). Pre schools in Lauderdale County have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Tennessee public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 45% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Tennessee public preschool average of 42% (majority Black).
Best Public Preschools in Lauderdale County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Halls Elementary School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
601 Carmen St
Halls, TN 38040
(731) 836-9651
Halls, TN 38040
(731) 836-9651
Grades: PK-6
| 616 students
Lauderdale County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
313 South Washington St
Ripley, TN 38063
(731) 635-8480
Ripley, TN 38063
(731) 635-8480
Grades: PK
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in Lauderdale County, TN?
The top ranked public preschools in Lauderdale County, TN include Halls Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Lauderdale County?
2 public preschools are located in Lauderdale County.
What is the racial composition of students in Lauderdale County?
Lauderdale County public preschools minority enrollment is 45% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Tennessee public preschools average of 42% (majority Black).
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