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Best Carroll County Public Preschools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 6 public preschools serving 1,869 students in Carroll County, TN.
The top-ranked public preschools in Carroll County, TN are Huntingdon Primary, Mckenzie Elementary School and Clarksburg School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Carroll County, TN public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 41% (versus the Tennessee public pre school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 35% (versus the 37% statewide average). Pre schools in Carroll County have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Tennessee public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 19% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Tennessee public preschool average of 42% (majority Black).

Best Public Preschools in Carroll County (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Huntingdon Primary
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
191 Cox St
Huntingdon, TN 38344
(731) 986-3091
Gr: PK-3 | 429 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
Rank: #22.
Mckenzie Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
165 Brooks Ave
Mc Kenzie, TN 38201
(731) 352-5272
Gr: PK-4 | 545 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
Rank: #33.
Clarksburg School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
145 Clarksburg Rd
Clarksburg, TN 38324
(731) 986-3165
Gr: PK-12 | 339 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Rank: #44.
Central Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
29590 Broad St
Bruceton, TN 38317
(731) 418-4168
Gr: PK-5 | 296 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: n/an/a
Northwest Head Start - Huntingdon
13310 Paris St
Huntingdon, TN 38344
(731) 986-7526
Gr: PK | 40 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 35%
Rank: n/an/a
West Carroll Primary
8725 Highway 105
Mc Lemoresville, TN 38235
(731) 986-8359
Gr: PK-2 | 220 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
[+] Show Closed Public Schools in Carroll County, TN

Carroll County Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Quick Facts
Carroll County Special Learning Center (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
14155 Paris Rd
Huntingdon, TN 38344
(731) 986-4482
Gr: PK-12

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public preschools in Carroll County, TN?
The top-ranked public preschools in Carroll County, TN include Huntingdon Primary, Mckenzie Elementary School and Clarksburg School.
How many public preschools are located in Carroll County?
6 public preschools are located in Carroll County.
What is the racial composition of students in Carroll County?
Carroll County public preschools minority enrollment is 19% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Tennessee public preschools average of 42% (majority Black).
Which public preschools in Carroll County are often viewed compared to one another?

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