The most improved public preschools in Tennessee are Shrine School, Memphis Stem Academy and Hickory Ridge Elementary School.
A school's improvement is based on a its total rise in ranking spots during the last five years (2020-25).
Improved Rank Range: 308
935
Avg. Improved Rank: 427
Most Improved Public Preschools in Tennessee (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Ranking Change (2020-25)
Grades
Location
Rank: #11.
Shrine School
Special Education School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
Rank Change: +935
(from 1,167 to 232)
(from 1,167 to 232)
Grades: PK-12
4259 Forest View Dr
Memphis, TN 38118
(901) 416-2400
Memphis, TN 38118
(901) 416-2400
Rank: #22.
Memphis Stem Academy
Charter School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
Rank Change: +679
(from 1,496 to 817)
(from 1,496 to 817)
Grades: PK-5
2180 Frayser Blvd
Memphis, TN 38127
(901) 708-3001
Memphis, TN 38127
(901) 708-3001
Rank: #33.
Hickory Ridge Elementary School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
Rank Change: +619
(from 1,598 to 979)
(from 1,598 to 979)
Grades: PK-5
3890 Hickory Hill Rd
Memphis, TN 38115
(901) 416-1195
Memphis, TN 38115
(901) 416-1195
Rank: #44.
Southwind Elementary School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
Rank Change: +596
(from 1,148 to 552)
(from 1,148 to 552)
Grades: PK-5
8155 Meadow Vale Dr
Memphis, TN 38125
(901) 416-2805
Memphis, TN 38125
(901) 416-2805
Rank: #55.
North Coffee Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
Rank Change: +576
(from 847 to 271)
(from 847 to 271)
Grades: PK-5
6790 Murfreesboro Hwy
Manchester, TN 37355
(931) 723-5183
Manchester, TN 37355
(931) 723-5183
Rank: #66.
Rosebank Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
Rank Change: +520
(from 1,435 to 915)
(from 1,435 to 915)
Grades: PK-5
1012 Preston Dr
Nashville, TN 37206
(615) 262-6720
Nashville, TN 37206
(615) 262-6720
Rank: #77.
Drummonds Elementary School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
Rank Change: +519
(from 982 to 463)
(from 982 to 463)
Grades: PK-5
5068 Drummonds Rd, Box 178
Drummonds, TN 38023
(901) 837-5781
Drummonds, TN 38023
(901) 837-5781
Rank: #8 - 98. - 9.
Meigs North Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
Rank Change: +507
(from 1,093 to 586)
(from 1,093 to 586)
Grades: PK-5
22015 State Highway 58 N
Decatur, TN 37322
(423) 334-5454
Decatur, TN 37322
(423) 334-5454
Rank: #8 - 98. - 9.
Southwest Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
Rank Change: +507
(from 1,093 to 586)
(from 1,093 to 586)
Grades: PK-5
8095 Highway 194
Macon, TN 38048
(901) 465-8317
Macon, TN 38048
(901) 465-8317
Rank: #1010.
Millington Primary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
Rank Change: +444
(from 1,261 to 817)
(from 1,261 to 817)
Grades: PK-3
6445 William Osteen Dr
Millington, TN 38053
(901) 873-8433
Millington, TN 38053
(901) 873-8433
Rank: #1111.
Old Center Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
Rank Change: +441
(from 1,356 to 915)
(from 1,356 to 915)
Grades: PK-5
1245 Dickerson Pike South
Goodlettsville, TN 37072
(615) 859-8968
Goodlettsville, TN 37072
(615) 859-8968
Rank: #1212.
Luttrell Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
Rank Change: +421
(from 1,295 to 874)
(from 1,295 to 874)
Grades: PK-5
241 Tazewell Pike
Luttrell, TN 37779
(865) 992-3441
Luttrell, TN 37779
(865) 992-3441
Rank: #1313.
North Clinton Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
Rank Change: +419
(from 1,005 to 586)
(from 1,005 to 586)
Grades: PK-5
305 Beets St
Clinton, TN 37716
(865) 457-2784
Clinton, TN 37716
(865) 457-2784
Rank: #1414.
Joelton Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
Rank Change: +417
(from 847 to 430)
(from 847 to 430)
Grades: PK-5
7141 Whites Creek Pike
Joelton, TN 37080
(615) 876-5110
Joelton, TN 37080
(615) 876-5110
Rank: #1515.
Tennessee Ridge Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
Rank Change: +411
(from 1,136 to 725)
(from 1,136 to 725)
Grades: PK-5
135 School St
Tennessee Ridge, TN 37178
(931) 721-3780
Tennessee Ridge, TN 37178
(931) 721-3780
Rank: #1616.
Hampton Elementary School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
Rank Change: +401
(from 1,275 to 874)
(from 1,275 to 874)
Grades: PK-8
408 Hwy 321
Hampton, TN 37658
(423) 725-5220
Hampton, TN 37658
(423) 725-5220
Rank: #1717.
Temple Hill Elementary School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
Rank Change: +399
(from 1,153 to 754)
(from 1,153 to 754)
Grades: PK-5
797 Old Highway Rd
Erwin, TN 37650
(423) 743-1661
Erwin, TN 37650
(423) 743-1661
Rank: #1818.
Springdale Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
Rank Change: +381
(from 1,127 to 746)
(from 1,127 to 746)
Grades: PK-5
880 N Hollywood St
Memphis, TN 38108
(901) 416-4883
Memphis, TN 38108
(901) 416-4883
Rank: #1919.
Paulette Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
Rank Change: +380
(from 1,295 to 915)
(from 1,295 to 915)
Grades: PK-5
1001 Maynardville
Maynardville, TN 37807
(865) 745-0517
Maynardville, TN 37807
(865) 745-0517
Rank: #2020.
Elkton Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
Rank Change: +375
(from 1,192 to 817)
(from 1,192 to 817)
Grades: PK-8
176 College St
Elkton, TN 38455
(931) 468-2285
Elkton, TN 38455
(931) 468-2285
Rank: #2121.
Richland Elementary School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
Rank Change: +366
(from 702 to 336)
(from 702 to 336)
Grades: PK-5
10333 Columbia Hwy
Lynnville, TN 38472
(931) 527-0663
Lynnville, TN 38472
(931) 527-0663
Rank: #2222.
Doak Elementary School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
Rank Change: +361
(from 980 to 619)
(from 980 to 619)
Grades: PK-5
70 West St
Greeneville, TN 37745
(423) 638-3197
Greeneville, TN 37745
(423) 638-3197
Rank: #2323.
Belle Forest Community School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
Rank Change: +354
(from 1,556 to 1,202)
(from 1,556 to 1,202)
Grades: PK-5
3135 Ridgeway
Memphis, TN 38115
(901) 416-7200
Memphis, TN 38115
(901) 416-7200
Rank: #2424.
Germanshire Elementary School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
Rank Change: +349
(from 1,373 to 1,024)
(from 1,373 to 1,024)
Grades: PK-5
3965 South Germantown Rd
Memphis, TN 38125
(901) 416-3733
Memphis, TN 38125
(901) 416-3733
Rank: #25 - 2625. - 26.
Memphis Business Academy Elementary School
Charter School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
Rank Change: +348
(from 1,496 to 1,148)
(from 1,496 to 1,148)
Grades: PK-5
1082 Berclair
Memphis, TN 38127
(901) 591-7267
Memphis, TN 38127
(901) 591-7267
Rank: #25 - 2625. - 26.
East Elementary School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 22%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
Rank Change: +348
(from 1,521 to 1,173)
(from 1,521 to 1,173)
Grades: PK-5
2480 Ashport Rd
Jackson, TN 38305
(731) 988-3860
Jackson, TN 38305
(731) 988-3860
Rank: #2727.
Paul G. Caywood Elementary School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
Rank Change: +332
(from 773 to 441)
(from 773 to 441)
Grades: PK-5
162 Monroe Ave
Lexington, TN 38351
(731) 968-8457
Lexington, TN 38351
(731) 968-8457
Rank: #2828.
Mooresburg Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
Rank Change: +331
(from 1,005 to 674)
(from 1,005 to 674)
Grades: PK-5
305 Hwy 31
Mooresburg, TN 37811
(423) 921-8969
Mooresburg, TN 37811
(423) 921-8969
Rank: #2929.
Byrns Darden Elementary School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
Rank Change: +325
(from 1,231 to 906)
(from 1,231 to 906)
Grades: PK-5
609 E St
Clarksville, TN 37042
(931) 648-5615
Clarksville, TN 37042
(931) 648-5615
Rank: #3030.
Parrottsville Elementary School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
Rank Change: +324
(from 1,042 to 718)
(from 1,042 to 718)
Grades: PK-8
1901 Highway 321
Parrottsville, TN 37843
(423) 623-1612
Parrottsville, TN 37843
(423) 623-1612
Rank: #3131.
Meigs South Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
Rank Change: +318
(from 1,192 to 874)
(from 1,192 to 874)
Grades: PK-5
9638 State Highway 58 S
Decatur, TN 37322
(423) 334-5444
Decatur, TN 37322
(423) 334-5444
Rank: #32 - 3332. - 33.
Pleasant Ridge Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
Rank Change: +316
(from 1,093 to 777)
(from 1,093 to 777)
Grades: PK-5
3013 Walnoaks Rd
Knoxville, TN 37921
(865) 594-1354
Knoxville, TN 37921
(865) 594-1354
Rank: #32 - 3332. - 33.
Rozelle Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
Rank Change: +316
(from 1,424 to 1,108)
(from 1,424 to 1,108)
Grades: PK-5
993 Roland
Memphis, TN 38114
(901) 416-4612
Memphis, TN 38114
(901) 416-4612
Rank: #3434.
Fox Meadows Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
Rank Change: +309
(from 1,417 to 1,108)
(from 1,417 to 1,108)
Grades: PK-5
2960 Emerald St
Memphis, TN 38115
(901) 416-2530
Memphis, TN 38115
(901) 416-2530
Rank: #35 - 3735. - 37.
Centerview Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
Rank Change: +308
(from 894 to 586)
(from 894 to 586)
Grades: PK-8
2400 Hwy 160
Newport, TN 37821
(423) 623-4947
Newport, TN 37821
(423) 623-4947
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