For the 2025-26 school year, there are 6 public preschools serving 1,826 students in Hardeman County, TN.
The top-ranked public preschools in Hardeman County, TN are Hornsby Elementary School, Toone Elementary School and Middleton Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Hardeman County, TN public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 26% (versus the Tennessee public pre school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 25% (versus the 37% statewide average). Pre schools in Hardeman County have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Tennessee public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 58% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Tennessee public preschool average of 42% (majority Black).
Best Public Preschools in Hardeman County (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Hornsby Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
50 Church St
Hornsby, TN 38044
(731) 658-5707
Hornsby, TN 38044
(731) 658-5707
Gr: PK-8 | 171 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
Rank: #22.
Toone Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
160 Neely St
Toone, TN 38381
(731) 658-5606
Toone, TN 38381
(731) 658-5606
Gr: PK-8 | 211 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
Rank: #33.
Middleton Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
180 Robin Cir
Middleton, TN 38052
(731) 376-0160
Middleton, TN 38052
(731) 376-0160
Gr: PK-6 | 369 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
Rank: #44.
Grand Junction Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 6-9%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
750 Pledge St
Grand Junction, TN 38039
(731) 764-2841
Grand Junction, TN 38039
(731) 764-2841
Gr: PK-6 | 159 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #55.
Bolivar Elementary School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 22%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
445 Nuckolls Rd
Bolivar, TN 38008
(731) 658-3981
Bolivar, TN 38008
(731) 658-3981
Gr: PK-5 | 705 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 80%
Rank: #66.
Whiteville Elementary School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
2510 Highway 64 East
Whiteville, TN 38075
(731) 254-8013
Whiteville, TN 38075
(731) 254-8013
Gr: PK-8 | 211 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 83%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in Hardeman County, TN?
The top-ranked public preschools in Hardeman County, TN include Hornsby Elementary School, Toone Elementary School and Middleton Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Hardeman County?
6 public preschools are located in Hardeman County.
What is the racial composition of students in Hardeman County?
Hardeman County public preschools minority enrollment is 58% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Tennessee public preschools average of 42% (majority Black).
Which public preschools in Hardeman County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public preschools in Hardeman County include: Bolivar Elementary School vs. Toone Elementary School, Toone Elementary School vs. Bolivar Elementary School, Hornsby Elementary School vs. Toone Elementary School
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