For the 2026 school year, there are 6 public preschools serving 2,529 students in Dyer County, TN.
The top-ranked public preschools in Dyer County, TN are Fifth Consolidated School, Finley Elementary School and Holice Powell Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Dyer County, TN public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 56% (versus the Tennessee public pre school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 43% (versus the 36% statewide average). Pre schools in Dyer County have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 10% of Tennessee public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 28% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Tennessee public preschool average of 43% (majority Black).
Best Public Preschools in Dyer County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Fifth Consolidated School
(Math: 61% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
2150 Millsfield Hwy
Dyersburg, TN 38024
(731) 285-2840
Dyersburg, TN 38024
(731) 285-2840
Gr: PK-5 | 537 students Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #2 - 32. - 3.
Finley Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
72 Poplar Street
Finley, TN 38030
(731) 285-7050
Finley, TN 38030
(731) 285-7050
Gr: PK-5 | 234 students Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #2 - 32. - 3.
Holice Powell Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
988 Highway 210 South
Dyersburg, TN 38024
(731) 285-1994
Dyersburg, TN 38024
(731) 285-1994
Gr: PK-5 | 252 students Minority enrollment: 12%
Rank: #44.
Newbern Elementary School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
401 North York St
Newbern, TN 38059
(731) 627-2139
Newbern, TN 38059
(731) 627-2139
Gr: PK-5 | 527 students Minority enrollment: 22%
Rank: #55.
Trimble Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
256 College St
Trimble, TN 38259
(731) 297-5512
Trimble, TN 38259
(731) 297-5512
Gr: PK-5 | 166 students Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: n/an/a
1425 Frank Maynard Dr
Dyersburg, TN 38024
(731) 286-3615
Dyersburg, TN 38024
(731) 286-3615
Gr: PK-2 | 744 students Minority enrollment: 61%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in Dyer County, TN?
The top-ranked public preschools in Dyer County, TN include Fifth Consolidated School, Finley Elementary School and Holice Powell Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Dyer County?
6 public preschools are located in Dyer County.
What is the racial composition of students in Dyer County?
Dyer County public preschools minority enrollment is 28% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Tennessee public preschools average of 43% (majority Black).
Which public preschools in Dyer County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public preschools in Dyer County include: Dyersburg Primary vs. Fifth Consolidated School, Newbern Elementary School vs. Fifth Consolidated School, Holice Powell Elementary School vs. Fifth Consolidated School
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