For the 2025 school year, there are 6 public preschools serving 3,230 students in Lincoln County, TN.
The top ranked public preschools in Lincoln County, TN are South Lincoln School, Unity School and Flintville School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Lincoln County, TN public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 40% (versus the Tennessee public pre school average of 37%), and reading proficiency score of 41% (versus the 37% statewide average). Pre schools in Lincoln County have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Tennessee public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 20% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Tennessee public preschool average of 42% (majority Black).
Best Public Preschools in Lincoln County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
South Lincoln School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
362 Smith Mill Rd
Fayetteville, TN 37334
(931) 937-7385
Fayetteville, TN 37334
(931) 937-7385
Grades: PK-8
| 653 students
Rank: #22.
Unity School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
259 Boonshill-petersburg
Petersburg, TN 37144
(931) 433-9018
Petersburg, TN 37144
(931) 433-9018
Grades: PK-8
| 417 students
Rank: #33.
Flintville School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
37 Flintville School Rd
Flintville, TN 37335
(931) 937-8271
Flintville, TN 37335
(931) 937-8271
Grades: PK-8
| 504 students
Rank: #44.
Highland Rim School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
111 Highland Rim Rd
Fayetteville, TN 37334
(931) 433-4197
Fayetteville, TN 37334
(931) 433-4197
Grades: PK-8
| 721 students
Rank: #55.
Ralph Askins School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
901 Shady Ln
Fayetteville, TN 37334
(931) 433-5311
Fayetteville, TN 37334
(931) 433-5311
Grades: PK-5
| 594 students
Rank: #66.
Blanche School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1491 Ardmore Hwy
Taft, TN 38488
(931) 425-6141
Taft, TN 38488
(931) 425-6141
Grades: PK-8
| 341 students
Lincoln County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
911 Main Street South
Fayetteville, TN 37334
(931) 438-1489
Fayetteville, TN 37334
(931) 438-1489
Grades: 9-12
| 15 students
900 Main Avenue South
Fayetteville, TN 37334
(931) 433-6156
Fayetteville, TN 37334
(931) 433-6156
Grades: 9-10
| 296 students
1107 Hedgemont Ave
Fayetteville, TN 37334
(931) 433-3939
Fayetteville, TN 37334
(931) 433-3939
Grades: PK
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in Lincoln County, TN?
The top ranked public preschools in Lincoln County, TN include South Lincoln School, Unity School and Flintville School.
How many public preschools are located in Lincoln County?
6 public preschools are located in Lincoln County.
What is the racial composition of students in Lincoln County?
Lincoln County public preschools minority enrollment is 20% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Tennessee public preschools average of 42% (majority Black).
Which public preschools in Lincoln County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public preschools in Lincoln County include: Ralph Askins School vs. South Lincoln School, Unity School vs. Highland Rim School, Flintville School vs. Highland Rim School
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