For the 2026 school year, there are 6 public preschools serving 1,869 students in Carroll County, TN.
The top-ranked public preschools in Carroll County, TN are Huntingdon Primary, Mckenzie Elementary School and Clarksburg School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Carroll County, TN public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 41% (versus the Tennessee public pre school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 35% (versus the 36% statewide average). Pre schools in Carroll County 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 43% (majority Black).
Best Public Preschools in Carroll County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Huntingdon Primary
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
191 Cox St
Huntingdon, TN 38344
(731) 986-3091
Huntingdon, TN 38344
(731) 986-3091
Gr: PK-3 | 455 students Minority enrollment: 21%
Rank: #22.
Mckenzie Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
165 Brooks Ave
Mc Kenzie, TN 38201
(731) 352-5272
Mc Kenzie, TN 38201
(731) 352-5272
Gr: PK-4 | 552 students Minority enrollment: 25%
Rank: #33.
Clarksburg School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
145 Clarksburg Rd
Clarksburg, TN 38324
(731) 986-3165
Clarksburg, TN 38324
(731) 986-3165
Gr: PK-12 | 343 students Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: #44.
Central Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
29590 Broad St
Bruceton, TN 38317
(731) 418-4168
Bruceton, TN 38317
(731) 418-4168
Gr: PK-5 | 281 students Minority enrollment: 15%
Rank: n/an/a
13310 Paris St
Huntingdon, TN 38344
(731) 986-7526
Huntingdon, TN 38344
(731) 986-7526
Gr: PK | 39 students Minority enrollment: 41%
Rank: n/an/a
8725 Highway 105
Mc Lemoresville, TN 38235
(731) 986-8359
Mc Lemoresville, TN 38235
(731) 986-8359
Gr: PK-2 | 210 students Minority enrollment: 16%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in Carroll County, TN?
The top-ranked public preschools in Carroll County, TN include Huntingdon Primary, Mckenzie Elementary School and Clarksburg School.
How many public preschools are located in Carroll County?
6 public preschools are located in Carroll County.
What is the racial composition of students in Carroll County?
Carroll 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 Carroll County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public preschools in Carroll County include: Central Elementary School vs. Huntingdon Primary, Mckenzie Elementary School vs. Huntingdon Primary, Mckenzie Elementary School vs. Central Elementary School
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