For the 2025-26 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.
ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø 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 ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Preschools (2025-26)
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 ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø 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 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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