Best Selmer Public Preschools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public preschools serving 548 students in Selmer, TN.
The top-ranked public preschool in Selmer, TN is Selmer Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Selmer, TN public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 34% (versus the Tennessee public pre school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 37% (versus the 36% statewide average). Pre schools in Selmer have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Tennessee public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 21% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Tennessee public preschool average of 43% (majority Black).

Best Public Preschools in Selmer, TN (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Selmer Elementary School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
533 East Poplar Avenue
Selmer, TN 38375
(731) 645-3131
Gr: PK-5 | 548 students Minority enrollment: 21%
Rank: n/an/a
535 East Poplar Ave
Selmer, TN 38375
(731) 645-7752
Gr: PK-12

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public preschools in Selmer, TN?
The top-ranked public preschools in Selmer, TN include Selmer Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Selmer?
2 public preschools are located in Selmer.
What is the racial composition of students in Selmer?
Selmer public preschools minority enrollment is 21% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Tennessee public preschools average of 43% (majority Black).

Recent Articles

When “Free Public School” Still Isn’t Free
When “Free Public School” Still Isn’t Free
Discover the hidden costs of public school in 2026, from supplies and fees to transportation, technology, and extracurricular expenses.
What a District Budget Cut Means for Your Child's School Experience
What a District Budget Cut Means for Your Child's School Experience
Learn how district budget cuts can affect class sizes, programs, staffing, transportation, and your child's daily school experience in 2026.
School Closure Risk: What Parents Should Check Before Moving
School Closure Risk: What Parents Should Check Before Moving
Learn how parents can assess school closure risk before buying or renting in a district, using enrollment, funding, and boundary data.

Quick Links