For the 2026 school year, there are 9 public preschools serving 3,766 students in Gibson County, TN.
The top-ranked public preschools in Gibson County, TN are South Gibson County Elementary School, Rutherford Elementary School and Yorkville Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Gibson County, TN public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 52% (versus the Tennessee public pre school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 41% (versus the 36% statewide average). Pre schools in Gibson County have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Tennessee public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 28% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Tennessee public preschool average of 43% (majority Black).
Best Public Preschools in Gibson County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
South Gibson County Elementary School
(Math: 68% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
100 Mt Zion Rd
Medina, TN 38355
(731) 783-3660
Medina, TN 38355
(731) 783-3660
Gr: PK-4 | 881 students Minority enrollment: 15%
Rank: #2 - 32. - 3.
Rutherford Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
108 West Knox St
Rutherford, TN 38369
(731) 665-6180
Rutherford, TN 38369
(731) 665-6180
Gr: PK-8 | 282 students Minority enrollment: 17%
Rank: #2 - 32. - 3.
Yorkville Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
56 Nebo - Yorkville Rd
Yorkville, TN 38389
(731) 643-6598
Yorkville, TN 38389
(731) 643-6598
Gr: PK-8 | 144 students Minority enrollment: 4%
Rank: #44.
Trenton Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
811 S College St
Trenton, TN 38382
(731) 855-0971
Trenton, TN 38382
(731) 855-0971
Gr: PK-4 | 550 students Minority enrollment: 42%
Rank: #55.
Bradford Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
136 Highway 45 S
Bradford, TN 38316
(731) 742-2118
Bradford, TN 38316
(731) 742-2118
Gr: PK-6 | 311 students Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: #66.
Dyer Elementary School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
322 East College St
Dyer, TN 38330
(731) 692-2444
Dyer, TN 38330
(731) 692-2444
Gr: PK-8 | 381 students Minority enrollment: 30%
Rank: #77.
Milan Elementary School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1100 Middle Rd
Milan, TN 38358
(731) 686-0840
Milan, TN 38358
(731) 686-0840
Gr: PK-4 | 846 students Minority enrollment: 35%
Rank: #88.
Kenton Elementary School
(Math: 40-59% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
633 North Poplar
Kenton, TN 38233
(731) 749-0007
Kenton, TN 38233
(731) 749-0007
Gr: PK-4 | 87 students Minority enrollment: 20%
Rank: n/an/a
301 Westside Dr
Humboldt, TN 38343
(731) 784-2825
Humboldt, TN 38343
(731) 784-2825
Gr: PK-1 | 232 students Minority enrollment: 82%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in Gibson County, TN?
The top-ranked public preschools in Gibson County, TN include South Gibson County Elementary School, Rutherford Elementary School and Yorkville Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Gibson County?
9 public preschools are located in Gibson County.
What is the racial composition of students in Gibson County?
Gibson County public preschools minority enrollment is 28% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Tennessee public preschools average of 43% (majority Black).
Which public preschools in Gibson County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public preschools in Gibson County include: Dyer Elementary School vs. Bradford Elementary School, Trenton Elementary School vs. South Gibson County Elementary School, Milan Elementary School vs. Bradford Elementary School
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