For the 2026 school year, there are 8 public preschools serving 4,045 students in Lawrence County, TN.
The top-ranked public preschools in Lawrence County, TN are Lawrenceburg Public, Summertown Elementary School and Ethridge Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Lawrence County, TN public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 45% (versus the Tennessee public pre school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 38% (versus the 36% statewide average). Pre schools in Lawrence County have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Tennessee public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Tennessee public preschool average of 43% (majority Black).
Best Public Preschools in Lawrence County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Lawrenceburg Public
(Math: 58% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
600 Prosser Rd
Lawrenceburg, TN 38464
(931) 762-3282
Lawrenceburg, TN 38464
(931) 762-3282
Gr: PK-5 | 474 students Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: #22.
Summertown Elementary School
(Math: 58% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
319 Corbin St
Summertown, TN 38483
(931) 964-3614
Summertown, TN 38483
(931) 964-3614
Gr: PK-6 | 621 students Minority enrollment: 4%
Rank: #33.
Ethridge Elementary School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
33 Main St
Ethridge, TN 38456
(931) 201-5880
Ethridge, TN 38456
(931) 201-5880
Gr: PK-8 | 516 students Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #44.
South Lawrence Elementary School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
707 2nd Avenue South
Loretto, TN 38469
(931) 201-5884
Loretto, TN 38469
(931) 201-5884
Gr: PK-8 | 624 students Minority enrollment: 4%
Rank: #55.
David Crockett Elementary School
(Math: 49% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
2301 Waynesboro Hwy
Lawrenceburg, TN 38464
(931) 762-2288
Lawrenceburg, TN 38464
(931) 762-2288
Gr: PK-5 | 462 students Minority enrollment: 3%
Rank: #66.
New Prospect Elementary School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
4520 Pulaski Hwy
Lawrenceburg, TN 38464
(931) 762-2934
Lawrenceburg, TN 38464
(931) 762-2934
Gr: PK-8 | 417 students Minority enrollment: 5%
Rank: #77.
Leoma Elementary School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
2612 Hwy 43 South
Leoma, TN 38468
(931) 231-8199
Leoma, TN 38468
(931) 231-8199
Gr: PK-8 | 538 students Minority enrollment: 5%
Rank: #88.
Ingram Sowell Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
510 Seventh St
Lawrenceburg, TN 38464
(931) 762-4438
Lawrenceburg, TN 38464
(931) 762-4438
Gr: PK-5 | 417 students Minority enrollment: 30%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in Lawrence County, TN?
The top-ranked public preschools in Lawrence County, TN include Lawrenceburg Public, Summertown Elementary School and Ethridge Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Lawrence County?
8 public preschools are located in Lawrence County.
What is the racial composition of students in Lawrence County?
Lawrence County public preschools minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Tennessee public preschools average of 43% (majority Black).
Which public preschools in Lawrence County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public preschools in Lawrence County include: South Lawrence Elementary School vs. Leoma Elementary School, Ingram Sowell Elementary School vs. Lawrenceburg Public, Leoma Elementary School vs. South Lawrence Elementary School
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