For the 2025 school year, there are 7 public preschools serving 2,791 students in Henderson County, TN.
The top ranked public preschools in Henderson County, TN are South Side Elementary School, Paul G. Caywood Elementary School and Westover Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Henderson County, TN public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 43% (versus the Tennessee public pre school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 37% (versus the 37% statewide average). Pre schools in Henderson County have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Tennessee public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 19% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Tennessee public preschool average of 42% (majority Black).
Best Public Preschools in Henderson County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
South Side Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
29855 Hwy 104 South
Reagan, TN 38368
(731) 549-3718
Reagan, TN 38368
(731) 549-3718
Grades: PK-8
| 295 students
Rank: #22.
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
Grades: PK-5
| 626 students
Rank: #33.
Westover Elementary School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
300 Crucifer Rd
Huron, TN 38345
(731) 968-9846
Huron, TN 38345
(731) 968-9846
Grades: PK-8
| 567 students
Rank: #44.
Beaver Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
19830 Highway 22 North
Wildersville, TN 38388
(731) 968-2109
Wildersville, TN 38388
(731) 968-2109
Grades: PK-8
| 309 students
Rank: #55.
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
Grades: PK-8
| 363 students
Rank: #66.
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
Grades: PK-8
| 273 students
Rank: #77.
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
Grades: PK-8
| 358 students
Henderson County 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
7871 Highway 100
Reagan, TN 38368
(731) 549-2909
Reagan, TN 38368
(731) 549-2909
Grades: 9-12
| 534 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in Henderson County, TN?
The top ranked public preschools in Henderson County, TN include South Side Elementary School, Paul G. Caywood Elementary School and Westover Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Henderson County?
7 public preschools are located in Henderson County.
What is the racial composition of students in Henderson County?
Henderson County public preschools minority enrollment is 19% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Tennessee public preschools average of 42% (majority Black).
Which public preschools in Henderson County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public preschools in Henderson County include: South Side Elementary School vs. Pin Oak Elementary School, Pin Oak Elementary School vs. Paul G. Caywood Elementary School, South Haven Elementary School vs. Paul G. Caywood Elementary School
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