For the 2025 school year, there are 5 public elementary schools serving 1,868 students in Lexington, TN.
The top ranked public elementary schools in Lexington, TN are Paul G. Caywood Elementary School, Lexington Middle School and Pin Oak Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Lexington, TN public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 41% (versus the Tennessee public elementary school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 36% (versus the 36% statewide average). Elementary schools in Lexington have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Tennessee public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 23% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Tennessee public elementary school average of 43% (majority Black).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Lexington, TN (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Paul G. Caywood Elementary School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
162 Monroe Ave
Lexington, TN 38351
(731) 968-8457
Lexington, TN 38351
(731) 968-8457
Grades: PK-5
| 626 students
Rank: #22.
Lexington Middle School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
112 Airways
Lexington, TN 38351
(731) 968-8457
Lexington, TN 38351
(731) 968-8457
Grades: 6-8
| 248 students
Rank: #33.
Pin Oak Elementary School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
19925 Hwy 412 East
Lexington, TN 38351
(731) 968-7341
Lexington, TN 38351
(731) 968-7341
Grades: PK-8
| 363 students
Rank: #44.
South Haven Elementary School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
5455 Highway 22 A
Lexington, TN 38351
(731) 968-6890
Lexington, TN 38351
(731) 968-6890
Grades: PK-8
| 358 students
Rank: #55.
Bargerton Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
6141 Poplar Springs/bargerton
Lexington, TN 38351
(731) 968-7484
Lexington, TN 38351
(731) 968-7484
Grades: PK-8
| 273 students
Lexington, Tennessee Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Lexington Juvenile Academy (Closed 2012)
Alternative School
188 White St
Lexington, TN 38351
(731) 967-9527
Lexington, TN 38351
(731) 967-9527
Grades: 5-12
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in Lexington, TN?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Lexington, TN include Paul G. Caywood Elementary School, Lexington Middle School and Pin Oak Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Lexington?
5 public elementary schools are located in Lexington.
What is the racial composition of students in Lexington?
Lexington public elementary schools minority enrollment is 23% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Tennessee public elementary schools average of 43% (majority Black).
Which public elementary schools in Lexington are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public elementary schools in Lexington include: Pin Oak Elementary School vs. Paul G. Caywood Elementary School, Lexington Middle School vs. Bargerton Elementary School, South Haven Elementary School vs. Paul G. Caywood Elementary School
Recent Articles
Texas Schools: The Voucher/School Choice Debate
The issue of school choice and a voucher system is currently being revisited in Houston and across the state of Texas, with strong opinions on both sides of the debate.
Fuel Up to Play 60 Focuses on Integrating Fitness and Wellness into the School Day
What if NFL players came to your school? With the Fuel Up to Play 60 program, sponsored by the National Dairy Council and the NFL, nutrition and exercise are promoted during the school day. NFL players participate in the program by coming to schools and talking to students about fitness. Learn more about the program and some of the schools that are implementing it.
What Parents Need to Know About Lunch Shaming
Students all over the nation go hungry every day not because their schools don’t offer lunch, but because they refuse them to children with outstanding debts. Read on to learn about the horror that is lunch shaming and what can be done about it.