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Best Shelby County Public Preschools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 132 public preschools serving 69,426 students in Shelby County, TN.
The top-ranked public preschools in Shelby County, TN are Bailey Station Elementary School, Farmington Elementary School and Dogwood Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Shelby County, TN public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 32% (versus the Tennessee public pre school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 31% (versus the 36% statewide average). Pre schools in Shelby County have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Tennessee public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 84% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Tennessee public preschool average of 43% (majority Black).

Best Public Preschools in Shelby County (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Bailey Station Elementary School
(Math: 84% | Reading: 79%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
3435 Bailey Station Rd
Collierville, TN 38017
(901) 853-6380
Gr: PK-5 | 850 students Minority enrollment: 41%
Rank: #22.
Farmington Elementary School
(Math: 89% | Reading: 74%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
2085 Cordes Rd
Germantown, TN 38138
(901) 756-2320
Gr: PK-5 | 646 students Minority enrollment: 31%
Rank: #33.
Dogwood Elementary School
(Math: 82% | Reading: 75%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
8945 Dogwood Rd
Germantown, TN 38139
(901) 756-2310
Gr: PK-5 | 663 students Minority enrollment: 15%
Rank: #44.
Tara Oaks Elementary School
(Math: 81% | Reading: 75%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
600 Harpers Ferry Rd
Collierville, TN 38017
(901) 853-3337
Gr: PK-5 | 640 students Minority enrollment: 36%
Rank: #55.
Forest Hill Elementary School
(Math: 80% | Reading: 72%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
3368 S. Forest Hill Irene Rd
Germantown, TN 38138
(901) 730-8520
Gr: PK-5 | 698 students Minority enrollment: 25%
Rank: #66.
Donelson Elementary School
(Math: 82% | Reading: 66%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
12140 Donelson Farms Pkwy
Arlington, TN 38002
(901) 389-6973
Gr: PK-5 | 843 students Minority enrollment: 32%
Rank: #77.
Arlington Elementary School
(Math: 75% | Reading: 69%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
11825 Douglas
Arlington, TN 38002
(901) 867-6000
Gr: PK-5 | 926 students Minority enrollment: 27%
Rank: #88.
Sycamore Elementary School
(Math: 74% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
1155 Sycamore Rd
Collierville, TN 38017
(901) 854-8202
Gr: PK-5 | 580 students Minority enrollment: 71%
Rank: #99.
Lakeland Elementary School
(Math: 79% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
10050 Oak Seed Ln
Arlington, TN 38002
(901) 867-7071
Gr: PK-4 | 1,029 students Minority enrollment: 42%
Rank: #1010.
Schilling Farms Elementary School
(Math: 72% | Reading: 67%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
935 S. Colbert St
Collierville, TN 38017
(901) 853-3330
Gr: PK-5 | 654 students Minority enrollment: 84%
Rank: #1111.
Collierville Elementary School
(Math: 69% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
590 Peterson Lake Rd
Collierville, TN 38017
(901) 853-3300
Gr: PK-5 | 750 students Minority enrollment: 29%
Rank: #1212.
Richland Elementary School
(Math: 75% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
5440 Rich Rd
Memphis, TN 38120
(901) 416-2148
Gr: PK-5 | 907 students Minority enrollment: 50%
Rank: #1313.
Riverdale Elementary School
(Math: 69% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
7391 Neshoba Rd
Germantown, TN 38138
(901) 756-2300
Gr: PK-8 | 1,184 students Minority enrollment: 30%
Rank: #1414.
Bon Lin Elementary School
(Math: 69% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
3940 Germantown Rd
Memphis, TN 38134
(901) 937-2344
Gr: PK-5 | 708 students Minority enrollment: 48%
Rank: #1515.
Bartlett Elementary School
(Math: 60% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
3932 Billy Maher Rd
Memphis, TN 38135
(901) 373-2610
Gr: PK-5 | 680 students Minority enrollment: 50%
Rank: #1616.
White Station Elementary School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
4840 Chickasaw Rd
Memphis, TN 38117
(901) 416-8900
Gr: PK-5 | 786 students Minority enrollment: 83%
Rank: #1717.
Shrine School
Special Education School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
4259 Forest View Dr
Memphis, TN 38118
(901) 416-2400
Gr: PK-12 | 126 students Minority enrollment: 93%
Rank: #1818.
Rivercrest Elementary School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
4825 Rivercrest
Memphis, TN 38135
(901) 373-1373
Gr: PK-5 | 674 students Minority enrollment: 65%
Rank: #1919.
Altruria Elementary School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
6641 Deermont Dr
Memphis, TN 38134
(901) 373-2600
Gr: PK-5 | 730 students Minority enrollment: 37%
Rank: #2020.
Oak Elementary School
(Math: 57% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
3573 Oak Rd
Memphis, TN 38134
(901) 373-2646
Gr: PK-5 | 711 students Minority enrollment: 40%
Rank: #2121.
Grahamwood Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
3950 Summer Ave
Memphis, TN 38122
(901) 416-5952
Gr: PK-5 | 850 students Minority enrollment: 82%
Rank: #2222.
Delano Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
1716 Delano Ave
Memphis, TN 38127
(901) 416-3932
Gr: PK-5 | 315 students
Rank: #2323.
Oak Forest Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
7440 Nonconnah View Cv
Memphis, TN 38119
(901) 416-2257
Gr: PK-5 | 432 students Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #2424.
Riverwood Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
1330 Stern Ln
Cordova, TN 38016
(901) 416-2310
Gr: PK-5 | 985 students Minority enrollment: 89%
Rank: #2525.
E.e. Jeter Elementary Middle School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
7662 Benjestown Rd
Millington, TN 38053
(901) 416-2955
Gr: PK-8 | 356 students Minority enrollment: 42%
Rank: #2626.
Memphis Stem Academy
Charter School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
2180 Frayser Blvd
Memphis, TN 38127
(901) 708-3001
Gr: PK-5 | 276 students
Rank: #2727.
Southwind Elementary School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
8155 Meadow Vale Dr
Memphis, TN 38125
(901) 416-2805
Gr: PK-5 | 641 students Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #2828.
Millington Primary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
6445 William Osteen Dr
Millington, TN 38053
(901) 873-8433
Gr: PK-3 | 857 students Minority enrollment: 62%
Rank: #2929.
Memphis Business Academy Hickory Hill Elementary School
Charter School
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
4443 S. Germantown Rd
Memphis, TN 38125
(901) 505-0551
Gr: PK-5 | 183 students Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #3030.
Germantown Elementary School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
2730 Cross Country Dr
Germantown, TN 38138
(901) 416-0945
Gr: PK-5 | 523 students Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #3131.
Sea Isle Elementary School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
5250 Sea Isle Rd
Memphis, TN 38117
(901) 416-2104
Gr: PK-5 | 514 students Minority enrollment: 83%
Rank: #3232.
Macon-hall Elementary School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
9800 Macon Rd
Cordova, TN 38016
(901) 416-2625
Gr: PK-5 | 1,070 students Minority enrollment: 92%
Rank: #3333.
Germanshire Elementary School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
3965 South Germantown Rd
Memphis, TN 38125
(901) 416-3733
Gr: PK-5 | 725 students Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #3434.
Chimneyrock Elementary School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
8601 Chimneyrock Blvd
Cordova, TN 38016
(901) 416-2067
Gr: PK-5 | 874 students Minority enrollment: 91%
Rank: #3535.
Springdale Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
880 N Hollywood St
Memphis, TN 38108
(901) 416-4883
Gr: PK-5 | 231 students Minority enrollment: 98%
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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public preschools in Shelby County, TN?
The top-ranked public preschools in Shelby County, TN include Bailey Station Elementary School, Farmington Elementary School and Dogwood Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Shelby County?
137 public preschools are located in Shelby County.
What is the racial composition of students in Shelby County?
Shelby County public preschools minority enrollment is 84% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Tennessee public preschools average of 43% (majority Black).
Which public preschools in Shelby County are often viewed compared to one another?

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