For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public preschools serving 525 students in Selmer, TN.
The top ranked public preschool in Selmer, TN is Selmer Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Selmer, TN public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 34% (versus the Tennessee public pre school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 37% (versus the 37% statewide average). Pre schools in Selmer have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% 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 42% (majority Black).
Best Public Preschools in Selmer, TN (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Selmer Elementary School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
533 East Poplar Avenue
Selmer, TN 38375
(731) 645-3131
Selmer, TN 38375
(731) 645-3131
Gr: PK-5 | 525 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
Rank: n/an/a
535 East Poplar Ave
Selmer, TN 38375
(731) 645-7752
Selmer, TN 38375
(731) 645-7752
Gr: PK-12
Selmer, Tennessee Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in Selmer, TN?
The top ranked public preschools in Selmer, TN include Selmer Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Selmer?
2 public preschools are located in Selmer.
What is the racial composition of students in Selmer?
Selmer public preschools minority enrollment is 19% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Tennessee public preschools average of 42% (majority Black).
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