For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public preschools serving 1,687 students in 38261, TN.
The top-ranked public preschools in 38261, TN are Lake Road Elementary School, Ridgemont Elementary School and Union City Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public preschools in zipcode 38261 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 38261, TN have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Tennessee public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 39% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Tennessee public preschool average of 42% (majority Black).
Best 38261, TN Public Preschools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
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: #22.
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: #33.
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%
38261, Tennessee 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 38261, TN?
The top-ranked public preschools in 38261, TN include Lake Road Elementary School, Ridgemont Elementary School and Union City Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in 38261?
3 public preschools are located in 38261.
What is the racial composition of students in 38261?
38261 public preschools minority enrollment is 39% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Tennessee public preschools average of 42% (majority Black).
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