For the 2025-26 school year, there are 6 public preschools serving 2,759 students in Obion County, TN.
The top ranked public preschools in Obion County, TN are Hillcrest Elementary School, South Fulton Elementary School and Black Oak Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Obion County, TN public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 48% (versus the Tennessee public pre school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 40% (versus the 37% statewide average). Pre schools in Obion County have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Tennessee public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 27% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the Tennessee public preschool average of 42% (majority Black).
Best Public Preschools in Obion County (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Hillcrest Elementary School
(Math: 57% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
605 South Main St
Troy, TN 38260
(731) 536-4222
Troy, TN 38260
(731) 536-4222
Gr: PK-8 | 537 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Rank: #22.
South Fulton Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
209 John C. Jones Pkwy
South Fulton, TN 38257
(731) 479-2304
South Fulton, TN 38257
(731) 479-2304
Gr: PK-5 | 315 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
Rank: #33.
Black Oak Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
365 North Shawtown Rd
Hornbeak, TN 38232
(731) 538-2271
Hornbeak, TN 38232
(731) 538-2271
Gr: PK-8 | 220 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 3%
Rank: #44.
Lake Road Elementary School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1130 East Highway 22
Union City, TN 38261
(731) 885-5304
Union City, TN 38261
(731) 885-5304
Gr: PK-8 | 503 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: #55.
Ridgemont Elementary School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1285 N Highway 45 By - Pass
Union City, TN 38261
(731) 536-5171
Union City, TN 38261
(731) 536-5171
Gr: PK-8 | 369 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 41%
Rank: #66.
Union City Elementary School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1100 South Miles Ave
Union City, TN 38261
(731) 885-1632
Union City, TN 38261
(731) 885-1632
Gr: PK-4 | 815 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 56%
Obion County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Obion County Career Technology Center (Closed 2013)
Vocational School
1700 North Fifth
Union City, TN 38261
(731) 885-7171
Union City, TN 38261
(731) 885-7171
Gr: 9-12
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in Obion County, TN?
The top ranked public preschools in Obion County, TN include Hillcrest Elementary School, South Fulton Elementary School and Black Oak Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Obion County?
6 public preschools are located in Obion County.
What is the racial composition of students in Obion County?
Obion County public preschools minority enrollment is 27% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the Tennessee public preschools average of 42% (majority Black).
Which public preschools in Obion County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public preschools in Obion County include: Ridgemont Elementary School vs. Lake Road Elementary School, Hillcrest Elementary School vs. Lake Road Elementary School, Black Oak Elementary School vs. Lake Road Elementary School
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