For the 2026-27 school year, there are 3 public preschools serving 1,093 students in Wayne County, TN.
The top-ranked public preschools in Wayne County, TN are Collinwood Elementary School, Frank Hughes School and Waynesboro Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Wayne County, TN public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 22% (versus the Tennessee public pre school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 23% (versus the 36% statewide average). Pre schools in Wayne County have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Tennessee public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the Tennessee public preschool average of 43% (majority Black).
Best Public Preschools in Wayne County (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Collinwood Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
450 North Trojan Blvd
Collinwood, TN 38450
(931) 724-9118
Collinwood, TN 38450
(931) 724-9118
Gr: PK-4 | 349 students Minority enrollment: 4%
Rank: #22.
Frank Hughes School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
444 Main St, P. O. Box A
Clifton, TN 38425
(931) 676-3325
Clifton, TN 38425
(931) 676-3325
Gr: PK-12 | 276 students Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: #33.
Waynesboro Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
115 Helton St
Waynesboro, TN 38485
(931) 722-5580
Waynesboro, TN 38485
(931) 722-5580
Gr: PK-4 | 407 students Minority enrollment: 8%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in Wayne County, TN?
The top-ranked public preschools in Wayne County, TN include Collinwood Elementary School, Frank Hughes School and Waynesboro Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Wayne County?
3 public preschools are located in Wayne County.
What is the racial composition of students in Wayne County?
Wayne County public preschools minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the Tennessee public preschools average of 43% (majority Black).
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