Best Public Preschools in Dekalb County (2025-26)

Best Dekalb County Public Preschools (2025-26)

For the 2025-26 school year, there are 2 public preschools serving 1,009 students in Dekalb County, TN.

The top ranked public preschool in Dekalb County, TN is Dekalb West Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.

Dekalb County, TN public preschools have an score of 41% (versus the Tennessee public pre school average of 41%), and score of 43% (versus the 37% statewide average). Pre schools in Dekalb County have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Tennessee public pre schools.

Minority enrollment is 16% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Tennessee public preschool average of 42% (majority Black).

Best Public Preschools in Dekalb County (2025-26)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)

Location

Quick Facts

Rank: #11.

Dekalb West Elementary School

(Math: 41% | Reading: 43%)
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Top 30%

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101 Bulldog Ln
Dowelltown, TN 37059
(615) 536-5332

Gr: PK-8 | 456 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 10%

Rank: n/an/a

Smithville Elementary School

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221 E Bryant St
Smithville, TN 37166
(615) 597-4415

Gr: PK-2 | 553 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 21%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public preschools in Dekalb County, TN?

The top ranked public preschools in Dekalb County, TN include Dekalb West Elementary School.

How many public preschools are located in Dekalb County?

2 public preschools are located in Dekalb County.

What is the racial composition of students in Dekalb County?

Dekalb County public preschools minority enrollment is 16% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Tennessee public preschools average of 42% (majority Black).