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Best Jackson Public Preschools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 10 public preschools serving 4,616 students in Jackson, TN.
The top-ranked public preschools in Jackson, TN are Community Montessori School, West Tennessee School For The Deaf and East Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Jackson, TN public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 21% (versus the Tennessee public pre school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 24% (versus the 36% statewide average). Pre schools in Jackson have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Tennessee public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 78% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Tennessee public preschool average of 43% (majority Black).

Best Public Preschools in Jackson, TN (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Community Montessori School
Magnet School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
716 Westwood Ave
Jackson, TN 38301
(731) 422-3116
Gr: PK-8 | 665 students Minority enrollment: 35%
Rank: #22.
West Tennessee School For The Deaf
Special Education School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
100 Berryhill Dr
Jackson, TN 38301
(731) 423-5705
Gr: PK-5 | 33 students Minority enrollment: 39%
Rank: #33.
East Elementary School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 22%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
2480 Ashport Rd
Jackson, TN 38305
(731) 988-3860
Gr: PK-5 | 492 students Minority enrollment: 70%
Rank: #44.
Arlington Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 14% | Reading: 16%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
701 Arlington Ave
Jackson, TN 38301
(731) 265-9784
Gr: PK-5 | 626 students Minority enrollment: 93%
Rank: #55.
Andrew Jackson Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
211 Old Hickory Blvd
Jackson, TN 38305
(731) 668-8023
Gr: PK-5 | 566 students Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #66.
Rose Hill School
Magnet School
(Math: 10% | Reading: 16%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
2233 Beech Bluff Rd
Jackson, TN 38301
(731) 423-6170
Gr: PK-8 | 511 students Minority enrollment: 57%
Rank: #77.
Isaac Lane Technology Magnet Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
746 Lexington Ave
Jackson, TN 38301
(731) 423-4720
Gr: PK-4 | 563 students Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #88.
Alexander Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
900 N Highland Ave
Jackson, TN 38301
(731) 422-1841
Gr: PK-5 | 427 students Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #99.
Lincoln Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 6-9%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
532 Whitehall St
Jackson, TN 38301
(731) 988-3800
Gr: PK-5 | 412 students Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: n/an/a
Nova Early Learning Center
248 Bedford White Rd
Jackson, TN 38305
(731) 427-6396
Gr: PK | 321 students Minority enrollment: 83%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public preschools in Jackson, TN?
The top-ranked public preschools in Jackson, TN include Community Montessori School, West Tennessee School For The Deaf and East Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Jackson?
10 public preschools are located in Jackson.
What is the racial composition of students in Jackson?
Jackson public preschools minority enrollment is 78% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Tennessee public preschools average of 43% (majority Black).
Which public preschools in Jackson are often viewed compared to one another?

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