For the 2025 school year, there are 47 public preschools serving 17,205 students in Nashville, TN.
The top ranked public preschools in Nashville, TN are Glendale Elementary School, Harpeth Valley Elementary School and Stanford Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Nashville, TN public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 27% (versus the Tennessee public pre school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 25% (versus the 37% statewide average). Pre schools in Nashville have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Tennessee public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 74% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is more than the Tennessee public preschool average of 42% (majority Black).
Best Public Preschools in Nashville, TN (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Glendale Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
800 Thompson Ave
Nashville, TN 37204
(615) 279-7970
Nashville, TN 37204
(615) 279-7970
Gr: PK-5 | 438 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
Rank: #22.
Harpeth Valley Elementary School
(Math: 74% | Reading: 66%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
7840 Learning Ln
Nashville, TN 37221
(615) 662-3015
Nashville, TN 37221
(615) 662-3015
Gr: PK-5 | 717 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 29%
Rank: #33.
Stanford Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
2417 Maplecrest Dr
Nashville, TN 37214
(615) 885-8822
Nashville, TN 37214
(615) 885-8822
Gr: PK-5 | 435 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 41%
Rank: #44.
Dan Mills Elementary School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
4106 Kennedy Ave
Nashville, TN 37216
(615) 262-6677
Nashville, TN 37216
(615) 262-6677
Gr: PK-5 | 604 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 32%
Rank: #55.
May Werthan Shayne Elementary School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
6217 Nolensville Rd
Nashville, TN 37211
(615) 332-3020
Nashville, TN 37211
(615) 332-3020
Gr: PK-4 | 704 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 52%
Rank: #66.
Gower Elementary School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
650 Old Hickory Blvd
Nashville, TN 37209
(615) 353-2012
Nashville, TN 37209
(615) 353-2012
Gr: PK-5 | 617 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 53%
Rank: #77.
Rosebank Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1012 Preston Dr
Nashville, TN 37206
(615) 262-6720
Nashville, TN 37206
(615) 262-6720
Gr: PK-5 | 440 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 48%
Rank: #88.
John B. Whitsitt Elementary School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
110 Whitsett Rd
Nashville, TN 37210
(615) 333-5600
Nashville, TN 37210
(615) 333-5600
Gr: PK-5 | 504 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 83%
Rank: #99.
Charlotte Park Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
480 Annex Ave
Nashville, TN 37209
(615) 353-2006
Nashville, TN 37209
(615) 353-2006
Gr: PK-5 | 514 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 82%
Rank: #1010.
Norman Binkley Elementary School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
4700 West Longdale Dr
Nashville, TN 37211
(615) 333-5037
Nashville, TN 37211
(615) 333-5037
Gr: PK-5 | 714 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 77%
Rank: #1111.
Pennington Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
2817 Donna Hill Dr
Nashville, TN 37214
(615) 885-8918
Nashville, TN 37214
(615) 885-8918
Gr: PK-5 | 295 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 49%
Rank: #1212.
Lakeview Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
455 Rural Hill Rd
Nashville, TN 37217
(615) 360-2912
Nashville, TN 37217
(615) 360-2912
Gr: PK-4 | 538 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 84%
Rank: #1313.
Harris-hillman Special Education
Special Education School
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1706 26th Avenue South
Nashville, TN 37212
(615) 298-8085
Nashville, TN 37212
(615) 298-8085
Gr: PK-12 | 486 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 45%
Rank: #1414.
Hull-jackson Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1015 Kellow St
Nashville, TN 37208
(615) 291-6601
Nashville, TN 37208
(615) 291-6601
Gr: PK-5 | 360 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #15 - 1615. - 16.
Fall-hamilton Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
510 Wedgewood Ave
Nashville, TN 37203
(615) 291-6380
Nashville, TN 37203
(615) 291-6380
Gr: PK-5 | 265 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: #15 - 1615. - 16.
Hickman Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
112 Stewarts Ferry Pike
Nashville, TN 37214
(615) 884-4020
Nashville, TN 37214
(615) 884-4020
Gr: PK-5 | 396 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 69%
Rank: #1717.
Glencliff Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
120 Antioch Pike
Nashville, TN 37211
(615) 333-5105
Nashville, TN 37211
(615) 333-5105
Gr: PK-4 | 527 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 88%
Rank: #1818.
Una Elementary School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 22%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
2018 Murfreesboro Rd
Nashville, TN 37214
(615) 360-2921
Nashville, TN 37214
(615) 360-2921
Gr: PK-5 | 737 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 83%
Rank: #1919.
Tusculum Elementary School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 14%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
440 Mcmurray Dr
Nashville, TN 37211
(615) 333-5179
Nashville, TN 37211
(615) 333-5179
Gr: PK-4 | 633 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 87%
Rank: #20 - 2320. - 23.
Carter-lawrence Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1118 12th Avenue South
Nashville, TN 37203
(615) 291-7333
Nashville, TN 37203
(615) 291-7333
Gr: PK-5 | 199 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #20 - 2320. - 23.
Mcgavock Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
275 Mcgavock Pike
Nashville, TN 37214
(615) 885-8912
Nashville, TN 37214
(615) 885-8912
Gr: PK-5 | 263 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 80%
Rank: #20 - 2320. - 23.
Tenn School For Blind
Special Education School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
115 Stewarts Ferry Pike
Nashville, TN 37214
(615) 231-7300
Nashville, TN 37214
(615) 231-7300
Gr: PK-12 | 114 students Student-teacher ratio: 3:1 Minority enrollment: 45%
Rank: #20 - 2320. - 23.
Warner Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
626 Russell St
Nashville, TN 37206
(615) 291-6395
Nashville, TN 37206
(615) 291-6395
Gr: PK-5 | 390 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 83%
Rank: #2424.
Ida B. Wells Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
244 Foster St
Nashville, TN 37207
(615) 291-6361
Nashville, TN 37207
(615) 291-6361
Gr: PK-5 | 204 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #25 - 2625. - 26.
Neely's Bend Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1300 Neely's Bend Rd
Nashville, TN 37207
(615) 860-1471
Nashville, TN 37207
(615) 860-1471
Gr: PK-6 | 442 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 89%
Rank: #25 - 2625. - 26.
Shwab Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1500 Dickerson Rd
Nashville, TN 37207
(615) 262-6725
Nashville, TN 37207
(615) 262-6725
Gr: PK-5 | 317 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: #2727.
Haywood Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 16%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
3790 Turley Dr
Nashville, TN 37211
(615) 333-5118
Nashville, TN 37211
(615) 333-5118
Gr: PK-4 | 565 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
Rank: #28 - 3128. - 31.
Glengarry Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
200 Finley Dr
Nashville, TN 37217
(615) 360-2900
Nashville, TN 37217
(615) 360-2900
Gr: PK-4 | 357 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 87%
Rank: #28 - 3128. - 31.
Glenview Elementary School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1020 Patricia Dr
Nashville, TN 37217
(615) 360-2906
Nashville, TN 37217
(615) 360-2906
Gr: PK-5 | 642 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 90%
Rank: #28 - 3128. - 31.
Hattie Cotton Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1033 West Greenwood Ave
Nashville, TN 37206
(615) 262-6981
Nashville, TN 37206
(615) 262-6981
Gr: PK-5 | 216 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 90%
Rank: #28 - 3128. - 31.
Paragon Mills Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
260 Paragon Mills Rd
Nashville, TN 37211
(615) 333-5170
Nashville, TN 37211
(615) 333-5170
Gr: PK-4 | 552 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 89%
Rank: #3232.
Inglewood Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 11-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1700 Riverside Dr
Nashville, TN 37216
(615) 262-6697
Nashville, TN 37216
(615) 262-6697
Gr: PK-5 | 222 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 75%
Rank: #3333.
Cockrill Elementary School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
4701 Indiana Ave
Nashville, TN 37209
(615) 298-8075
Nashville, TN 37209
(615) 298-8075
Gr: PK-5 | 282 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 87%
Rank: #34 - 3534. - 35.
Jones Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1800 9th Ave
Nashville, TN 37208
(615) 291-6382
Nashville, TN 37208
(615) 291-6382
Gr: PK-5 | 242 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #34 - 3534. - 35.
Park Avenue Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
3703 Park Ave
Nashville, TN 37209
(615) 298-8412
Nashville, TN 37209
(615) 298-8412
Gr: PK-5 | 330 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
Show 12 more public schools in Nashville, TN (out of 47 total schools)
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Nashville, Tennessee 51±¬ÁÏs (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
2000 Greenwood Av
Nashville, TN 37206
(615) 262-6670
Nashville, TN 37206
(615) 262-6670
Gr: 5-8 | 405 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1
Baxter Alternative Learning Center (Closed 2014)
Alternative School
3515 Gallatin Rd
Nashville, TN 37216
(615) 650-5381
Nashville, TN 37216
(615) 650-5381
Gr: 7-12 | 154 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 85%
730 Neely's Bend Rd
Nashville, TN 37217
(615) 717-7643
Nashville, TN 37217
(615) 717-7643
Gr: 7-8 | 120 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 85%
2835 Brick Church Pk
Nashville, TN 37207
(615) 262-6665
Nashville, TN 37207
(615) 262-6665
Gr: 8 | 96 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
1531 9th Avenue North
Nashville, TN 37208
(615) 291-6762
Nashville, TN 37208
(615) 291-6762
Gr: PK-4
C Lawrence Magnet School (Closed 2004)
Magnet School
1110 12th So Av
Nashville, TN 37203
(615) 291-6410
Nashville, TN 37203
(615) 291-6410
Gr: K-4 | 307 students
1034 1st Avenue South
Nashville, TN 37210
(615) 291-6365
Nashville, TN 37210
(615) 291-6365
Gr: 7-8 | 119 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 73%
1928 Greenwood Ave
Nashville, TN 37206
(615) 262-6675
Nashville, TN 37206
(615) 262-6675
Gr: PK-4 | 238 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 87%
500 Spence La
Nashville, TN 37210
(615) 291-6385
Nashville, TN 37210
(615) 291-6385
Gr: 5-8 | 299 students
322 Cleveland St
Nashville, TN 37207
(615) 262-6682
Nashville, TN 37207
(615) 262-6682
Gr: PK-4 | 158 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
400 Davidson Rd
Nashville, TN 37205
(615) 353-2025
Nashville, TN 37205
(615) 353-2025
Gr: 9-12 | 1,123 student Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 64%
Johnson Alternative School (Closed 2005)
Alternative School
1200 2nd So Av
Nashville, TN 37210
(615) 291-6414
Nashville, TN 37210
(615) 291-6414
Gr: 5-8 | 9 students
1200 2nd Ave So
Nashville, TN 37210
(615) 291-6414
Nashville, TN 37210
(615) 291-6414
Gr: 8-12 | 44 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 84%
1000 Sevier St
Nashville, TN 37206
(615) 262-6708
Nashville, TN 37206
(615) 262-6708
Gr: 3-4 | 150 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
Mc Cann Alternative Learning Center (Closed 2014)
Alternative School
1300 56th Ave North
Nashville, TN 37209
(615) 298-8090
Nashville, TN 37209
(615) 298-8090
Gr: K-8 | 37 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
915 38th Ave N
Nashville, TN 37209
(615) 329-8170
Nashville, TN 37209
(615) 329-8170
Gr: PK-8 | 198 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
4805 Park Avenue
Nashville, TN 37209
(615) 259-4636
Nashville, TN 37209
(615) 259-4636
Gr: K-12
Mnps Middle School Alc (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
2601 Bransford Av
Nashville, TN 37204
(615) 298-2294
Nashville, TN 37204
(615) 298-2294
Gr: 5-8 | 32 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1
Murphy Alternative Learning Center (Closed 2005)
Alternative School
2000 Murphy Av
Nashville, TN 37203
(615) 329-8410
Nashville, TN 37203
(615) 329-8410
Gr: 6-11 | 22 students
3307 Brick Church Pike
Nashville, TN 37207
(615) 921-5000
Nashville, TN 37207
(615) 921-5000
Gr: 5-8
3500 Hydes Ferry Rd
Nashville, TN 37218
(615) 291-6600
Nashville, TN 37218
(615) 291-6600
Gr: 9-12 | 557 students
297 Plus Park Blvd
Nashville, TN 37217
(615) 473-3006
Nashville, TN 37217
(615) 473-3006
Gr: 5-8 | 159 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Old Cockrill (Closed 2006)
Alternative School
610 49th Avenue North
Nashville, TN 37209
(615) 298-2495
Nashville, TN 37209
(615) 298-2495
Gr: 5-12 | 327 students
3200 Kings Ln
Nashville, TN 37218
(615) 876-5126
Nashville, TN 37218
(615) 876-5126
Gr: K-4
1506 Mary St
Nashville, TN 37208
(615) 715-8104
Nashville, TN 37208
(615) 715-8104
Gr: K-2 | 51 students Student-teacher ratio: 26:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
601 Mcferrin Av
Nashville, TN 37206
(615) 262-6728
Nashville, TN 37206
(615) 262-6728
Gr: PK-4 | 240 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in Nashville, TN?
The top ranked public preschools in Nashville, TN include Glendale Elementary School, Harpeth Valley Elementary School and Stanford Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Nashville?
47 public preschools are located in Nashville.
What is the racial composition of students in Nashville?
Nashville public preschools minority enrollment is 74% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is more than the Tennessee public preschools average of 42% (majority Black).
Which public preschools in Nashville are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public preschools in Nashville include: Inglewood Elementary School vs. Dan Mills Elementary School, Cockrill Elementary School vs. Charlotte Park Elementary School, Harpeth Valley Elementary School vs. Gower Elementary School
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