For the 2026 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 (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
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
Gr: PK-8 | 295 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
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
Gr: PK-5 | 626 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 35%
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
Gr: PK-8 | 567 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
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
Gr: PK-8 | 309 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 33%
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
Gr: PK-8 | 363 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
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
Gr: PK-8 | 273 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
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
Gr: PK-8 | 358 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
Henderson County 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
7871 Highway 100
Reagan, TN 38368
(731) 549-2909
Reagan, TN 38368
(731) 549-2909
Gr: 9-12 | 534 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
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, South Haven Elementary School vs. Paul G. Caywood Elementary School, Beaver Elementary School vs. Paul G. Caywood Elementary School
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