For the 2025-26 school year, there are 7 public preschools serving 2,639 students in Mcnairy County, TN.
The top-ranked public preschools in Mcnairy County, TN are West Hardin Elementary School, Selmer Elementary School and Adamsville Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Mcnairy County, TN public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 32% (versus the Tennessee public pre school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 34% (versus the 37% statewide average). Pre schools in Mcnairy County have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Tennessee public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Tennessee public preschool average of 42% (majority Black).
Best Public Preschools in Mcnairy County (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
West Hardin Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
25105 Highway 69 South
Adamsville, TN 38310
(731) 632-0413
Adamsville, TN 38310
(731) 632-0413
Gr: PK-5 | 218 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #22.
Selmer Elementary School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
533 East Poplar Avenue
Selmer, TN 38375
(731) 645-3131
Selmer, TN 38375
(731) 645-3131
Gr: PK-5 | 525 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
Rank: #33.
Adamsville Elementary School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
220 South Elm
Adamsville, TN 38310
(731) 439-4137
Adamsville, TN 38310
(731) 439-4137
Gr: PK-8 | 702 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: #44.
Michie Elementary School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
6418 Hwy 57 East
Michie, TN 38357
(731) 439-4135
Michie, TN 38357
(731) 439-4135
Gr: PK-8 | 366 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Rank: #55.
Ramer Elementary School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
4173 Hwy 57 West
Ramer, TN 38367
(731) 645-3996
Ramer, TN 38367
(731) 645-3996
Gr: PK-8 | 370 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: #66.
Bethel Springs Elementary School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 25%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
4733 Main
Bethel Springs, TN 38315
(731) 934-7288
Bethel Springs, TN 38315
(731) 934-7288
Gr: PK-8 | 458 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: n/an/a
535 East Poplar Ave
Selmer, TN 38375
(731) 645-7752
Selmer, TN 38375
(731) 645-7752
Gr: PK-12
Mcnairy County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in Mcnairy County, TN?
The top-ranked public preschools in Mcnairy County, TN include West Hardin Elementary School, Selmer Elementary School and Adamsville Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Mcnairy County?
7 public preschools are located in Mcnairy County.
What is the racial composition of students in Mcnairy County?
Mcnairy County public preschools minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Tennessee public preschools average of 42% (majority Black).
Which public preschools in Mcnairy County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public preschools in Mcnairy County include: Adamsville Elementary School vs. Selmer Elementary School, Bethel Springs Elementary School vs. Selmer Elementary School, Selmer Elementary School vs. Bethel Springs Elementary School
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