For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public elementary schools serving 1,184 students in Pulaski, TN.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Pulaski, TN are Southside Elementary School and Bridgeforth Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Pulaski, TN public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 27% (versus the Tennessee public elementary school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 26% (versus the 36% statewide average). Elementary schools in Pulaski have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Tennessee public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 40% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Tennessee public elementary school average of 44% (majority Black).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Pulaski, TN (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Southside Elementary School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
707 South Cedar Ln
Pulaski, TN 38478
(931) 424-7005
Pulaski, TN 38478
(931) 424-7005
Gr: 3-5 | 397 students Minority enrollment: 38%
Rank: #22.
Bridgeforth Middle School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 24%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1051 Bridgeforth Cir
Pulaski, TN 38478
(931) 363-7526
Pulaski, TN 38478
(931) 363-7526
Gr: 6-8 | 316 students Minority enrollment: 45%
Rank: n/an/a
606 Cedar Ln
Pulaski, TN 38478
(931) 363-5233
Pulaski, TN 38478
(931) 363-5233
Gr: PK-2 | 471 students Minority enrollment: 38%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in Pulaski, TN?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Pulaski, TN include Southside Elementary School and Bridgeforth Middle School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Pulaski?
3 public elementary schools are located in Pulaski.
What is the racial composition of students in Pulaski?
Pulaski public elementary schools minority enrollment is 40% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Tennessee public elementary schools average of 44% (majority Black).
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