For the 2026 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 (2026)
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 51±¬ÁÏs (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, Black Oak Elementary School vs. Lake Road Elementary School, Hillcrest Elementary School vs. Lake Road Elementary School
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