For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public preschools serving 1,507 students in Hardin County, TN.
The top-ranked public preschools in Hardin County, TN are Northside Elementary School, Parris South Elementary School and East Hardin Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Hardin County, TN public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 30% (versus the Tennessee public pre school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 36% (versus the 37% statewide average). Pre schools in Hardin County have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Tennessee public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 15% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Tennessee public preschool average of 42% (majority Black).
Best Public Preschools in Hardin County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Northside Elementary School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1450 East Main St
Savannah, TN 38372
(731) 926-4520
Savannah, TN 38372
(731) 926-4520
Gr: PK-5 | 496 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Rank: #22.
Parris South Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
169 Lacefield Dr
Savannah, TN 38372
(731) 925-2480
Savannah, TN 38372
(731) 925-2480
Gr: PK-5 | 380 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Rank: #33.
East Hardin Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
100 Freewill Ln
Savannah, TN 38372
(731) 926-4620
Savannah, TN 38372
(731) 926-4620
Gr: PK-5 | 417 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Rank: #44.
Pickwick Southside School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1970 Hwy 57
Counce, TN 38326
(731) 689-5185
Counce, TN 38326
(731) 689-5185
Gr: PK-8 | 214 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Hardin County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
200 Tennessee St
Savannah, TN 38372
(731) 925-3943
Savannah, TN 38372
(731) 925-3943
Gr: PK-5
4355 Hwy 69 South
Savannah, TN 38372
(731) 925-3943
Savannah, TN 38372
(731) 925-3943
Gr: PK-5
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in Hardin County, TN?
The top-ranked public preschools in Hardin County, TN include Northside Elementary School, Parris South Elementary School and East Hardin Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Hardin County?
4 public preschools are located in Hardin County.
What is the racial composition of students in Hardin County?
Hardin County public preschools minority enrollment is 15% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Tennessee public preschools average of 42% (majority Black).
Which public preschools in Hardin County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public preschools in Hardin County include: East Hardin Elementary School vs. Northside Elementary School, Northside Elementary School vs. East Hardin Elementary School, Parris South Elementary School vs. East Hardin Elementary School
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