For the 2026 school year, there are 5 public preschools serving 1,780 students in Fayette County, TN.
The top-ranked public preschools in Fayette County, TN are Southwest Elementary School, Buckley-carpenter Elementary School and Oakland Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Fayette County, TN public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 21% (versus the Tennessee public pre school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 21% (versus the 36% statewide average). Pre schools in Fayette County have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Tennessee public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 64% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Tennessee public preschool average of 43% (majority Black).
Best Public Preschools in Fayette County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Southwest Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
8095 Highway 194
Macon, TN 38048
(901) 465-8317
Macon, TN 38048
(901) 465-8317
Gr: PK-5 | 294 students Minority enrollment: 69%
Rank: #22.
Buckley-carpenter Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
12580 S Main St
Somerville, TN 38068
(901) 465-5260
Somerville, TN 38068
(901) 465-5260
Gr: PK-5 | 491 students Minority enrollment: 65%
Rank: #33.
Oakland Elementary School
(Math: 15% | Reading: 18%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
14925 Hwy 194 North
Oakland, TN 38060
(901) 465-3804
Oakland, TN 38060
(901) 465-3804
Gr: PK-5 | 621 students Minority enrollment: 70%
Rank: #44.
La Grange Moscow Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 6-9%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
15655 Highway 57 East
Moscow, TN 38057
(901) 877-6854
Moscow, TN 38057
(901) 877-6854
Gr: PK-5 | 196 students Minority enrollment: 66%
Rank: n/an/a
701 Olson Dr; Suite 112/113
La Grange, TN 38046
(402) 339-6592
La Grange, TN 38046
(402) 339-6592
Gr: PK | 27 students Student-teacher ratio: 27:1 Minority enrollment: 59%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in Fayette County, TN?
The top-ranked public preschools in Fayette County, TN include Southwest Elementary School, Buckley-carpenter Elementary School and Oakland Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Fayette County?
5 public preschools are located in Fayette County.
What is the racial composition of students in Fayette County?
Fayette County public preschools minority enrollment is 64% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Tennessee public preschools average of 43% (majority Black).
Which public preschools in Fayette County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public preschools in Fayette County include: Buckley-carpenter Elementary School vs. Oakland Elementary School, La Grange Moscow Elementary School vs. Southwest Elementary School, Southwest Elementary School vs. Oakland Elementary School
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