For the 2024-25 school year, there are 8 public preschools serving 3,642 students in Dickson County, TN.
The top ranked public preschools in Dickson County, TN are Centennial Elementary School, Stuart Burns Elementary School and Charlotte Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Dickson County, TN public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 42% (versus the Tennessee public pre school average of 37%), and reading proficiency score of 42% (versus the 37% statewide average). Pre schools in Dickson County have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Tennessee public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 19% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Tennessee public preschool average of 41% (majority Black).
Best Public Preschools in Dickson County (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Centennial Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
198 Upper Lake Dr
Dickson, TN 37055
(615) 446-0355
Dickson, TN 37055
(615) 446-0355
Grades: PK-5
| 682 students
Rank: #22.
Stuart Burns Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
3201 Highway 96
Burns, TN 37029
(615) 446-2791
Burns, TN 37029
(615) 446-2791
Grades: PK-5
| 740 students
Rank: #33.
Charlotte Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
200 Humphries St
Charlotte, TN 37036
(615) 740-5803
Charlotte, TN 37036
(615) 740-5803
Grades: PK-5
| 616 students
Rank: #44.
Dickson Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
120 W Broad St
Dickson, TN 37055
(615) 740-5837
Dickson, TN 37055
(615) 740-5837
Grades: PK-5
| 242 students
Rank: #55.
Oakmont Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
630 Hwy 46 South
Dickson, TN 37055
(615) 446-2435
Dickson, TN 37055
(615) 446-2435
Grades: PK-5
| 474 students
Rank: #66.
Vanleer Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
4456 Highway 49 West
Vanleer, TN 37181
(615) 740-5760
Vanleer, TN 37181
(615) 740-5760
Grades: PK-5
| 267 students
Rank: #77.
White Bluff Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
377 School Rd
White Bluff, TN 37187
(615) 740-5775
White Bluff, TN 37187
(615) 740-5775
Grades: PK-5
| 464 students
Rank: n/an/a
Special Services
Magnet School
115 Academy St
Dickson, TN 37055
(931) 289-4135
Dickson, TN 37055
(931) 289-4135
Grades: PK-12
| 157 students
Dickson County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
220 Mc Lemore St
Dickson, TN 37055
(615) 446-2114
Dickson, TN 37055
(615) 446-2114
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
507 Henslee Dr
Dickson, TN 37055
(615) 740-5829
Dickson, TN 37055
(615) 740-5829
Grades: 6
| 437 students
507 Henslee Dr
Dickson, TN 37055
(615) 446-7571
Dickson, TN 37055
(615) 446-7571
Grades: PK-5
| 301 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in Dickson County, TN?
The top ranked public preschools in Dickson County, TN include Centennial Elementary School, Stuart Burns Elementary School and Charlotte Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Dickson County?
8 public preschools are located in Dickson County.
What is the racial composition of students in Dickson County?
Dickson County public preschools minority enrollment is 19% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Tennessee public preschools average of 41% (majority Black).
Which public preschools in Dickson County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public preschools in Dickson County include: Oakmont Elementary School vs. Dickson Elementary School, White Bluff Elementary School vs. Centennial Elementary School, Charlotte Elementary School vs. Dickson Elementary School
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