For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public preschools serving 1,968 students in Fayetteville, TN.
The top ranked public preschools in Fayetteville, TN are South Lincoln School, Highland Rim School and Ralph Askins School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Fayetteville, TN public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 42% (versus the Tennessee public pre school average of 37%), and reading proficiency score of 40% (versus the 37% statewide average). Pre schools in Fayetteville have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Tennessee public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 26% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Tennessee public preschool average of 42% (majority Black).
Best Preschools in Fayetteville, TN (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
South Lincoln School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
362 Smith Mill Rd
Fayetteville, TN 37334
(931) 937-7385
Fayetteville, TN 37334
(931) 937-7385
Grades: PK-8
| 653 students
Rank: #22.
Highland Rim School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
111 Highland Rim Rd
Fayetteville, TN 37334
(931) 433-4197
Fayetteville, TN 37334
(931) 433-4197
Grades: PK-8
| 721 students
Rank: #33.
Ralph Askins School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
901 Shady Ln
Fayetteville, TN 37334
(931) 433-5311
Fayetteville, TN 37334
(931) 433-5311
Grades: PK-5
| 594 students
Fayetteville, Tennessee Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
911 Main Street South
Fayetteville, TN 37334
(931) 438-1489
Fayetteville, TN 37334
(931) 438-1489
Grades: 9-12
| 15 students
900 Main Avenue South
Fayetteville, TN 37334
(931) 433-6156
Fayetteville, TN 37334
(931) 433-6156
Grades: 9-10
| 296 students
1107 Hedgemont Ave
Fayetteville, TN 37334
(931) 433-3939
Fayetteville, TN 37334
(931) 433-3939
Grades: PK
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in Fayetteville, TN?
The top ranked public preschools in Fayetteville, TN include South Lincoln School, Highland Rim School and Ralph Askins School.
How many public preschools are located in Fayetteville?
3 public preschools are located in Fayetteville.
What is the racial composition of students in Fayetteville?
Fayetteville public preschools minority enrollment is 26% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Tennessee public preschools average of 42% (majority Black).
Which public preschools in Fayetteville are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public preschools in Fayetteville include: Ralph Askins School vs. South Lincoln School, South Lincoln School vs. Ralph Askins School, South Lincoln School vs. Highland Rim School
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