Top 10 Best Davidson County Public Preschools (2024-25)

For the 2024-25 school year, there are 72 public preschools serving 30,256 students in Davidson County, TN.
The top ranked public preschools in Davidson County, TN are Glendale Elementary School, Madison Creek Elementary School and Harpeth Valley Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Davidson County, TN public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 23% (versus the Tennessee public pre school average of 37%), and reading proficiency score of 25% (versus the 37% statewide average). Pre schools in Davidson County have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Tennessee public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 75% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is more than the Tennessee public preschool average of 41% (majority Black).

Best Public Preschools in Davidson County (2024-25)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Glendale Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
800 Thompson Ave
Nashville, TN 37204
(615) 279-7970
Grades: PK-4
| 407 students
Rank: #22.
Madison Creek Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 73% | Reading: 69%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
1040 Madison Creek Rd
Goodlettsville, TN 37072
(615) 859-4991
Grades: PK-5
| 621 students
Rank: #33.
Harpeth Valley Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 65% | Reading: 66%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
7840 Learning Ln
Nashville, TN 37221
(615) 662-3015
Grades: PK-4
| 607 students
Rank: #44.
Stanford Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
2417 Maplecrest Dr
Nashville, TN 37214
(615) 885-8822
Grades: PK-5
| 434 students
Rank: #55.
Dan Mills Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
4106 Kennedy Ave
Nashville, TN 37216
(615) 262-6677
Grades: PK-5
| 607 students
Rank: #66.
Joelton Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
7141 Whites Creek Pike
Joelton, TN 37080
(615) 876-5110
Grades: PK-5
| 264 students
Rank: #77.
Andrew Jackson Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
110 Shute Ln
Old Hickory, TN 37138
(615) 847-7317
Grades: PK-5
| 480 students
Rank: #88.
May Werthan Shayne Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
6217 Nolensville Rd
Nashville, TN 37211
(615) 332-3020
Grades: PK-4
| 735 students
Rank: #99.
Gower Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
650 Old Hickory Blvd
Nashville, TN 37209
(615) 353-2012
Grades: PK-5
| 603 students
Rank: #1010.
Harris-hillman Special Education
Special Education School
Magnet School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
1706 26th Avenue South
Nashville, TN 37212
(615) 298-8085
Grades: PK-12
| 442 students
Rank: #1111.
Ruby Major Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
5141 John Hager Rd
Hermitage, TN 37076
(615) 232-2203
Grades: PK-5
| 546 students
Rank: #12 - 1412. - 14.
Millersville Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
1248 Louisville Hwy
Goodlettsville, TN 37072
(615) 859-1439
Grades: PK-5
| 295 students
Rank: #12 - 1412. - 14.
Old Center Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
1245 Dickerson Pike South
Goodlettsville, TN 37072
(615) 859-8968
Grades: PK-5
| 361 students
Rank: #12 - 1412. - 14.
Rosebank Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
1012 Preston Dr
Nashville, TN 37206
(615) 262-6720
Grades: PK-5
| 411 students
Rank: #1515.
Charlotte Park Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
480 Annex Ave
Nashville, TN 37209
(615) 353-2006
Grades: PK-5
| 510 students
Rank: #1616.
Norman Binkley Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
4700 West Longdale Dr
Nashville, TN 37211
(615) 333-5037
Grades: PK-5
| 668 students
Rank: #1717.
Dupont Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
1311 9th St
Old Hickory, TN 37138
(615) 847-7305
Grades: PK-5
| 370 students
Rank: #1818.
Una Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 22%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
2018 Murfreesboro Rd
Nashville, TN 37214
(615) 360-2921
Grades: PK-5
| 749 students
Rank: #19 - 2119. - 21.
Gateway Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
1524 Monticello Ave
Madison, TN 37115
(615) 860-1465
Grades: PK-5
| 275 students
Rank: #19 - 2119. - 21.
Pennington Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
2817 Donna Hill Dr
Nashville, TN 37214
(615) 885-8918
Grades: PK-5
| 308 students
Rank: #19 - 2119. - 21.
Smith Springs Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 22%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
3132 Smith Springs Rd
Antioch, TN 37013
(615) 645-6465
Grades: PK-4
| 718 students
Rank: #2222.
Glencliff Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
120 Antioch Pike
Nashville, TN 37211
(615) 333-5105
Grades: PK-4
| 526 students
Rank: #23 - 2523. - 25.
Hickman Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
112 Stewarts Ferry Pike
Nashville, TN 37214
(615) 884-4020
Grades: PK-5
| 438 students
Rank: #23 - 2523. - 25.
John B. Whitsitt Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
110 Whitsett Rd
Nashville, TN 37210
(615) 333-5600
Grades: PK-5
| 484 students
Rank: #23 - 2523. - 25.
Warner Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
626 Russell St
Nashville, TN 37206
(615) 291-6395
Grades: PK-5
| 401 students
Rank: #2626.
A. Z. Kelley Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 25%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
5834 Pettus Rd
Antioch, TN 37013
(615) 941-7535
Grades: PK-4
| 709 students
Rank: #2727.
Cane Ridge Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 22%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
3884 Asheford Trace
Antioch, TN 37013
(615) 641-7824
Grades: PK-5
| 744 students
Rank: #2828.
Hull-jackson Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
1015 Kellow St
Nashville, TN 37208
(615) 291-6601
Grades: PK-5
| 411 students
Rank: #29 - 3329. - 33.
Carter-lawrence Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
1118 12th Avenue South
Nashville, TN 37203
(615) 291-7333
Grades: PK-5
| 186 students
Rank: #29 - 3329. - 33.
Fall-hamilton Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
510 Wedgewood Ave
Nashville, TN 37203
(615) 291-6380
Grades: PK-5
| 288 students
Rank: #29 - 3329. - 33.
Lakeview Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
455 Rural Hill Rd
Nashville, TN 37217
(615) 360-2912
Grades: PK-4
| 590 students
Rank: #29 - 3329. - 33.
Tenn School For Blind
Special Education School
Magnet School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
115 Stewarts Ferry Pike
Nashville, TN 37214
(615) 231-7300
Grades: PK-12
| 127 students
Rank: #29 - 3329. - 33.
Tulip Grove Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
441 Tyler Dr
Hermitage, TN 37076
(615) 885-8944
Grades: PK-5
| 529 students
Rank: #3434.
Thomas A. Edison Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 21%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
6130 Mt. View Rd
Antioch, TN 37013
(615) 501-8800
Grades: PK-4
| 575 students
Rank: #35 - 3735. - 37.
Dodson Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
4401 Chandler Rd
Hermitage, TN 37076
(615) 885-8806
Grades: PK-5
| 423 students
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Davidson County Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Grades
Students
2000 Greenwood Av
Nashville, TN 37206
(615) 262-6670
Grades: 5-8
| 405 students
3515 Gallatin Rd
Nashville, TN 37216
(615) 650-5381
Grades: 7-12
| 154 students
730 Neely's Bend Rd
Nashville, TN 37217
(615) 717-7643
Grades: 7-8
| 120 students
2835 Brick Church Pk
Nashville, TN 37207
(615) 262-6665
Grades: 8
| 96 students
1531 9th Avenue North
Nashville, TN 37208
(615) 291-6762
Grades: PK-4
| n/a students
1110 12th So Av
Nashville, TN 37203
(615) 291-6410
Grades: K-4
| 307 students
1034 1st Avenue South
Nashville, TN 37210
(615) 291-6365
Grades: 7-8
| 119 students
4805 Park Ave
Nashville, TN 37209
(615) 259-8400
Grades: 10-12
| n/a students
1928 Greenwood Ave
Nashville, TN 37206
(615) 262-6675
Grades: PK-4
| 238 students
4479 Jackson Rd
Whites Creek, TN 37189
(615) 244-4090
Grades: K-6
| 242 students
500 Spence La
Nashville, TN 37210
(615) 291-6385
Grades: 5-8
| 299 students
322 Cleveland St
Nashville, TN 37207
(615) 262-6682
Grades: PK-4
| 158 students
575 Joyce Ln
Nashville, TN 37216
(615) 262-6685
Grades: 5-8
| n/a students
3500 Old Clarksville Pike
Joelton, TN 37080
(615) 876-5100
Grades: 5-8
| n/a students
1200 2nd So Av
Nashville, TN 37210
(615) 291-6414
Grades: 5-8
| 9 students
1200 2nd Ave So
Nashville, TN 37210
(615) 291-6414
Grades: 8-12
| 44 students
5320 Hickory Hollow Pkwy
Antioch, TN 37013
(615) 810-8370
Grades: 5-8
| 104 students
3655 Murfreesboro Pike
Antioch, TN 37013
(615) 226-4484
Grades: K-2
| 422 students
3655 Murfreesboro Pike
Antioch, TN 37013
(615) 226-4484
Grades: 5-6
| 272 students
1000 Sevier St
Nashville, TN 37206
(615) 262-6708
Grades: 3-4
| 150 students
5320 Hickory Hollow Pkwy
Antioch, TN 37013
(615) 810-8370
Grades: 9-12
| 190 students
5320 Hickory Hollow Pkwy
Antioch, TN 37013
(615) 800-6814
Grades: 5-8
| 126 students
1300 56th Ave North
Nashville, TN 37209
(615) 298-8090
Grades: K-8
| 37 students
915 38th Ave N
Nashville, TN 37209
(615) 329-8170
Grades: PK-8
| 198 students
4805 Park Avenue
Nashville, TN 37209
(615) 259-4636
Grades: K-12
| n/a students
2601 Bransford Av
Nashville, TN 37204
(615) 298-2294
Grades: 5-8
| 32 students
2000 Murphy Av
Nashville, TN 37203
(615) 329-8410
Grades: 6-11
| 22 students
3307 Brick Church Pike
Nashville, TN 37207
(615) 921-5000
Grades: 5-8
| n/a students
4470 Jackson Rd
Whites Creek, TN 37189
(615) 259-4636
Grades: K-3
| n/a students
3500 Hydes Ferry Rd
Nashville, TN 37218
(615) 291-6600
Grades: 9-12
| 557 students
1251 Neely's Bend Rd
Madison, TN 37115
(615) 860-1477
Grades: 7-8
| 236 students
297 Plus Park Blvd
Nashville, TN 37217
(615) 473-3006
Grades: 5-8
| 159 students
Old Cockrill (Closed 2006)
Alternative School
610 49th Avenue North
Nashville, TN 37209
(615) 298-2495
Grades: 5-12
| 327 students
3200 Kings Ln
Nashville, TN 37218
(615) 876-5126
Grades: K-4
| n/a students
1506 Mary St
Nashville, TN 37208
(615) 715-8104
Grades: K-2
| 51 students
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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public preschools in Davidson County, TN?
The top ranked public preschools in Davidson County, TN include Glendale Elementary School, Madison Creek Elementary School and Harpeth Valley Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Davidson County?
72 public preschools are located in Davidson County.
What is the racial composition of students in Davidson County?
Davidson County public preschools minority enrollment is 75% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is more than the Tennessee public preschools average of 41% (majority Black).
Which public preschools in Davidson County are often viewed compared to one another?

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