For the 2025 school year, there are 53 magnet public preschools serving 24,657 students in Tennessee.
Learn more about how magnet schools work. The top ranked magnet public preschools in Tennessee are Discovery School, Glendale Elementary School and Thomas Magnet School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Tennessee magnet public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 24% (versus the Tennessee public pre school average of 37%), and reading proficiency score of 29% (versus the 37% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 82% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Tennessee public preschool average of 42% (majority Black).
Best Magnet Public Preschools in Tennessee (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Discovery School
Magnet School
(Math: 92% | Reading: 92%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
1165 Middle Tennessee Blvd
Murfreesboro, TN 37130
(615) 895-4973
Murfreesboro, TN 37130
(615) 895-4973
Grades: PK-6
| 391 students
Rank: #2 - 32. - 3.
Glendale Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
800 Thompson Ave
Nashville, TN 37204
(615) 279-7970
Nashville, TN 37204
(615) 279-7970
Grades: PK-5
| 438 students
Rank: #2 - 32. - 3.
Thomas Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
515 Tate Avenue
Shelbyville, TN 37160
(931) 684-6818
Shelbyville, TN 37160
(931) 684-6818
Grades: PK-8
| 475 students
Rank: #44.
Stanford Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
2417 Maplecrest Dr
Nashville, TN 37214
(615) 885-8822
Nashville, TN 37214
(615) 885-8822
Grades: PK-5
| 435 students
Rank: #55.
Normal Park Museum Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1219 West Mississippi Ave
Chattanooga, TN 37405
(423) 498-6880
Chattanooga, TN 37405
(423) 498-6880
Grades: PK-8
| 801 students
Rank: #66.
Community Montessori School
Magnet School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
716 Westwood Ave
Jackson, TN 38301
(731) 422-3116
Jackson, TN 38301
(731) 422-3116
Grades: PK-8
| 657 students
Rank: #77.
Delano Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1716 Delano Ave
Memphis, TN 38127
(901) 416-3932
Memphis, TN 38127
(901) 416-3932
Grades: PK-5
| 315 students
Rank: #88.
Grahamwood Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
3950 Summer Ave
Memphis, TN 38122
(901) 416-5952
Memphis, TN 38122
(901) 416-5952
Grades: PK-5
| 887 students
Rank: #99.
Battle Academy For Teaching And Learning
Magnet School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1601 Market St
Chattanooga, TN 37408
(423) 498-6860
Chattanooga, TN 37408
(423) 498-6860
Grades: PK-5
| 518 students
Rank: #1010.
Riverwood Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1330 Stern Ln
Cordova, TN 38016
(901) 416-2310
Cordova, TN 38016
(901) 416-2310
Grades: PK-5
| 1,018 students
Rank: #1111.
Springdale Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
880 N Hollywood St
Memphis, TN 38108
(901) 416-4883
Memphis, TN 38108
(901) 416-4883
Grades: PK-5
| 226 students
Rank: #1212.
Moore Magnet Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1350 Madison St
Clarksville, TN 37040
(931) 648-5635
Clarksville, TN 37040
(931) 648-5635
Grades: PK-5
| 517 students
Rank: #1313.
Oak Forest Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
7440 Nonconnah View Cv
Memphis, TN 38119
(901) 416-2257
Memphis, TN 38119
(901) 416-2257
Grades: PK-5
| 418 students
Rank: #14 - 1514. - 15.
Peabody Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
2086 Young Ave
Memphis, TN 38104
(901) 416-4606
Memphis, TN 38104
(901) 416-4606
Grades: PK-5
| 324 students
Rank: #14 - 1514. - 15.
Rozelle Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
993 Roland
Memphis, TN 38114
(901) 416-4612
Memphis, TN 38114
(901) 416-4612
Grades: PK-5
| 227 students
Rank: #1616.
Pegram Elementary Fine Arts Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
4552 Dogwood Ln
Pegram, TN 37143
(615) 646-6637
Pegram, TN 37143
(615) 646-6637
Grades: PK-4
| 226 students
Rank: #1717.
Barger Academy Of Fine Arts
Magnet School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
4808 Brainerd Rd
Chattanooga, TN 37411
(423) 493-0348
Chattanooga, TN 37411
(423) 493-0348
Grades: PK-5
| 362 students
Rank: #1818.
Snowden Elementary Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1870 N Parkway
Memphis, TN 38112
(901) 416-4621
Memphis, TN 38112
(901) 416-4621
Grades: PK-8
| 1,272 students
Rank: #1919.
Willow Oaks Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 24%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
4417 Willow Rd
Memphis, TN 38117
(901) 416-2196
Memphis, TN 38117
(901) 416-2196
Grades: PK-5
| 607 students
Rank: #20 - 2120. - 21.
Warner Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
626 Russell St
Nashville, TN 37206
(615) 291-6395
Nashville, TN 37206
(615) 291-6395
Grades: PK-5
| 390 students
Rank: #20 - 2120. - 21.
William Herbert Brewster Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
2605 Sam Cooper Blvd
Memphis, TN 38112
(901) 416-7150
Memphis, TN 38112
(901) 416-7150
Grades: PK-5
| 501 students
Rank: #2222.
Keystone Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
4301 Old Allen Rd
Memphis, TN 38128
(901) 416-3924
Memphis, TN 38128
(901) 416-3924
Grades: PK-5
| 458 students
Rank: #2323.
Hull-jackson Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1015 Kellow St
Nashville, TN 37208
(615) 291-6601
Nashville, TN 37208
(615) 291-6601
Grades: PK-5
| 360 students
Rank: #24 - 2624. - 26.
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
Grades: PK-5
| 199 students
Rank: #24 - 2624. - 26.
Fall-hamilton Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
510 Wedgewood Ave
Nashville, TN 37203
(615) 291-6380
Nashville, TN 37203
(615) 291-6380
Grades: PK-5
| 265 students
Rank: #24 - 2624. - 26.
Lakeview Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 15-19% | 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
Grades: PK-4
| 538 students
Rank: #2727.
Downtown Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 11% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
10 N 4th St
Memphis, TN 38103
(901) 416-8400
Memphis, TN 38103
(901) 416-8400
Grades: PK-5
| 762 students
Rank: #2828.
Charger Academy
Magnet School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 20%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
760 Bert Johnston Ave
Covington, TN 38019
(901) 476-1444
Covington, TN 38019
(901) 476-1444
Grades: PK-5
| 508 students
Rank: #2929.
Brownsville Road Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 16% | Reading: 22%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
5292 Banbury Ave
Memphis, TN 38135
(901) 416-4300
Memphis, TN 38135
(901) 416-4300
Grades: PK-5
| 506 students
Rank: #3030.
Cordova Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 16% | Reading: 21%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
750 N Sanga Rd
Cordova, TN 38018
(901) 416-1700
Cordova, TN 38018
(901) 416-1700
Grades: PK-5
| 783 students
Rank: #3131.
Isaac Lane Technology Magnet Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
746 Lexington Ave
Jackson, TN 38301
(731) 423-4720
Jackson, TN 38301
(731) 423-4720
Grades: PK-3
| 470 students
Rank: #32 - 3332. - 33.
Tommie F. Brown Academy
Magnet School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
718 East 8th St
Chattanooga, TN 37403
(423) 498-6870
Chattanooga, TN 37403
(423) 498-6870
Grades: PK-5
| 323 students
Rank: #32 - 3332. - 33.
Whitehaven Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
4783 Elvis Presley Blvd
Memphis, TN 38116
(901) 416-7431
Memphis, TN 38116
(901) 416-7431
Grades: PK-5
| 425 students
Rank: #3434.
Treadwell Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 16% | Reading: 18%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
3538 Given Ave
Memphis, TN 38122
(901) 416-6130
Memphis, TN 38122
(901) 416-6130
Grades: PK-5
| 874 students
Rank: #3535.
Arlington Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 12% | Reading: 16%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
701 Arlington Ave
Jackson, TN 38301
(731) 265-9784
Jackson, TN 38301
(731) 265-9784
Grades: PK-5
| 632 students
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Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked magnet public preschools in Tennessee?
The top ranked magnet public preschools in Tennessee include Discovery School, Glendale Elementary School and Thomas Magnet School.
How many magnet public preschools are located in Tennessee?
53 magnet public preschools are located in Tennessee.
What is the racial composition of students in Tennessee?
Tennessee magnet public preschools minority enrollment is 82% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Tennessee public preschools average of 42% (majority Black).
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