For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public preschool serving 331 students in Jackson County, TN.
The top-ranked public preschool in Jackson County, TN is Gainesboro Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Jackson County, TN public preschool have an average math proficiency score of 42% (versus the Tennessee public pre school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 32% (versus the 36% statewide average). Pre schools in Jackson County have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Tennessee public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 6% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Tennessee public preschool average of 43% (majority Black).
Best Public Preschools in Jackson County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Gainesboro Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
611 Main St
Gainesboro, TN 38562
(931) 268-9775
Gainesboro, TN 38562
(931) 268-9775
Gr: PK-3 | 345 students Minority enrollment: 7%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in Jackson County, TN?
The top-ranked public preschools in Jackson County, TN include Gainesboro Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Jackson County?
1 public preschools are located in Jackson County.
What is the racial composition of students in Jackson County?
Jackson County public preschools minority enrollment is 6% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Tennessee public preschools average of 43% (majority Black).
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