For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public preschools serving 1,310 students in 38305, TN.
The top ranked public preschools in 38305, TN are East Elementary School and Andrew Jackson Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public preschools in zipcode 38305 have an average math proficiency score of 20% (versus the Tennessee public pre school average of 37%), and reading proficiency score of 18% (versus the 37% statewide average). Pre schools in 38305, TN have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Tennessee public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 81% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Tennessee public preschool average of 42% (majority Black).
Best 38305, TN Public Preschools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
East Elementary School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 22%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
2480 Ashport Rd
Jackson, TN 38305
(731) 988-3860
Jackson, TN 38305
(731) 988-3860
Grades: PK-5
| 491 students
Rank: #22.
Andrew Jackson Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
211 Old Hickory Blvd
Jackson, TN 38305
(731) 668-8023
Jackson, TN 38305
(731) 668-8023
Grades: PK-5
| 481 students
Rank: n/an/a
248 Bedford White Rd
Jackson, TN 38305
(731) 427-6396
Jackson, TN 38305
(731) 427-6396
Grades: PK
| 338 students
38305, Tennessee Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
248 Bedford White Rd
Jackson, TN 38305
(731) 424-1591
Jackson, TN 38305
(731) 424-1591
Grades: PK-5
| 416 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in 38305, TN?
The top ranked public preschools in 38305, TN include East Elementary School and Andrew Jackson Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in 38305?
3 public preschools are located in 38305.
What is the racial composition of students in 38305?
38305 public preschools minority enrollment is 81% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Tennessee public preschools average of 42% (majority Black).
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