For the 2026-27 school year, there are 4 public preschools serving 1,603 students in Lexington, TN.
The top-ranked public preschools in Lexington, TN are Paul G. Caywood Elementary School, Pin Oak Elementary School and Bargerton Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Lexington, TN public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 42% (versus the Tennessee public pre school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 36% (versus the 36% statewide average). Pre schools in Lexington have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Tennessee public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 22% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Tennessee public preschool average of 43% (majority Black).
Best Public Preschools in Lexington, TN (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Paul G. Caywood Elementary School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
162 Monroe Ave
Lexington, TN 38351
(731) 968-8457
Lexington, TN 38351
(731) 968-8457
Gr: PK-5 | 655 students Minority enrollment: 33%
Rank: #22.
Pin Oak Elementary School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
19925 Hwy 412 East
Lexington, TN 38351
(731) 968-7341
Lexington, TN 38351
(731) 968-7341
Gr: PK-8 | 344 students Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: #33.
Bargerton Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | 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
Gr: PK-8 | 263 students Minority enrollment: 12%
Rank: #44.
South Haven Elementary School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
5455 Highway 22 A
Lexington, TN 38351
(731) 968-6890
Lexington, TN 38351
(731) 968-6890
Gr: PK-8 | 341 students Minority enrollment: 17%
Lexington, Tennessee Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Lexington Juvenile Academy (Closed 2012)
Alternative School
188 White St
Lexington, TN 38351
(731) 967-9527
Lexington, TN 38351
(731) 967-9527
Gr: 5-12
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in Lexington, TN?
The top-ranked public preschools in Lexington, TN include Paul G. Caywood Elementary School, Pin Oak Elementary School and Bargerton Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Lexington?
4 public preschools are located in Lexington.
What is the racial composition of students in Lexington?
Lexington public preschools minority enrollment is 22% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Tennessee public preschools average of 43% (majority Black).
Which public preschools in Lexington are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public preschools in Lexington include: South Haven Elementary School vs. Paul G. Caywood Elementary School, Pin Oak Elementary School vs. Paul G. Caywood Elementary School, Bargerton Elementary School vs. Paul G. Caywood Elementary School
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