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 23% (versus the Tennessee public pre school average of 37%), 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
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
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: #22.
Harpeth Valley Elementary School
(Math: 65% | Reading: 66%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
7840 Learning Ln
Nashville, TN 37221
(615) 662-3015
Nashville, TN 37221
(615) 662-3015
Grades: PK-5
| 717 students
Rank: #33.
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: #44.
Dan Mills Elementary School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
4106 Kennedy Ave
Nashville, TN 37216
(615) 262-6677
Nashville, TN 37216
(615) 262-6677
Grades: PK-5
| 604 students
Rank: #55.
May Werthan Shayne Elementary School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
6217 Nolensville Rd
Nashville, TN 37211
(615) 332-3020
Nashville, TN 37211
(615) 332-3020
Grades: PK-4
| 704 students
Rank: #66.
Gower Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | 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
Grades: PK-5
| 617 students
Rank: #77.
Harris-hillman Special Education
Special Education School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1706 26th Avenue South
Nashville, TN 37212
(615) 298-8085
Nashville, TN 37212
(615) 298-8085
Grades: PK-12
| 486 students
Rank: #88.
Rosebank Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1012 Preston Dr
Nashville, TN 37206
(615) 262-6720
Nashville, TN 37206
(615) 262-6720
Grades: PK-5
| 440 students
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
Grades: PK-5
| 514 students
Rank: #1010.
Norman Binkley Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
4700 West Longdale Dr
Nashville, TN 37211
(615) 333-5037
Nashville, TN 37211
(615) 333-5037
Grades: PK-5
| 714 students
Rank: #1111.
Una Elementary School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 22%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
2018 Murfreesboro Rd
Nashville, TN 37214
(615) 360-2921
Nashville, TN 37214
(615) 360-2921
Grades: PK-5
| 737 students
Rank: #1212.
Pennington Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | 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
Grades: PK-5
| 295 students
Rank: #1313.
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
Grades: PK-4
| 527 students
Rank: #14 - 1614. - 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
Grades: PK-5
| 396 students
Rank: #14 - 1614. - 16.
John B. Whitsitt Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
110 Whitsett Rd
Nashville, TN 37210
(615) 333-5600
Nashville, TN 37210
(615) 333-5600
Grades: PK-5
| 504 students
Rank: #14 - 1614. - 16.
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: #1717.
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: #18 - 2118. - 21.
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: #18 - 2118. - 21.
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: #18 - 2118. - 21.
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: #18 - 2118. - 21.
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
Grades: PK-12
| 114 students
Rank: #2222.
Neely's Bend Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1300 Neely's Bend Rd
Nashville, TN 37207
(615) 860-1471
Nashville, TN 37207
(615) 860-1471
Grades: PK-6
| 442 students
Rank: #2323.
Mcgavock Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
275 Mcgavock Pike
Nashville, TN 37214
(615) 885-8912
Nashville, TN 37214
(615) 885-8912
Grades: PK-5
| 263 students
Rank: #2424.
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
Grades: PK-4
| 357 students
Rank: #2525.
Shwab Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1500 Dickerson Rd
Nashville, TN 37207
(615) 262-6725
Nashville, TN 37207
(615) 262-6725
Grades: PK-5
| 317 students
Rank: #2626.
Tusculum Elementary School
(Math: 14% | Reading: 14%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
440 Mcmurray Dr
Nashville, TN 37211
(615) 333-5179
Nashville, TN 37211
(615) 333-5179
Grades: PK-4
| 633 students
Rank: #2727.
Haywood Elementary School
(Math: 12% | Reading: 16%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
3790 Turley Dr
Nashville, TN 37211
(615) 333-5118
Nashville, TN 37211
(615) 333-5118
Grades: PK-4
| 565 students
Rank: #28 - 2928. - 29.
Ida B. Wells Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
244 Foster St
Nashville, TN 37207
(615) 291-6361
Nashville, TN 37207
(615) 291-6361
Grades: PK-5
| 204 students
Rank: #28 - 2928. - 29.
Paragon Mills Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | 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
Grades: PK-4
| 552 students
Rank: #3030.
Cockrill Elementary School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
4701 Indiana Ave
Nashville, TN 37209
(615) 298-8075
Nashville, TN 37209
(615) 298-8075
Grades: PK-5
| 282 students
Rank: #3131.
Inglewood Elementary School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 11-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1700 Riverside Dr
Nashville, TN 37216
(615) 262-6697
Nashville, TN 37216
(615) 262-6697
Grades: PK-5
| 222 students
Rank: #32 - 3432. - 34.
Glenview Elementary School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1020 Patricia Dr
Nashville, TN 37217
(615) 360-2906
Nashville, TN 37217
(615) 360-2906
Grades: PK-5
| 642 students
Rank: #32 - 3432. - 34.
Hattie Cotton Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1033 West Greenwood Ave
Nashville, TN 37206
(615) 262-6981
Nashville, TN 37206
(615) 262-6981
Grades: PK-5
| 216 students
Rank: #32 - 3432. - 34.
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
Grades: PK-5
| 330 students
Rank: #3535.
Jones Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1800 9th Ave
Nashville, TN 37208
(615) 291-6382
Nashville, TN 37208
(615) 291-6382
Grades: PK-5
| 242 students
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Nashville, Tennessee Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
2000 Greenwood Av
Nashville, TN 37206
(615) 262-6670
Nashville, TN 37206
(615) 262-6670
Grades: 5-8
| 405 students
Baxter Alternative Learning Center (Closed 2014)
Alternative School
3515 Gallatin Rd
Nashville, TN 37216
(615) 650-5381
Nashville, TN 37216
(615) 650-5381
Grades: 7-12
| 154 students
730 Neely's Bend Rd
Nashville, TN 37217
(615) 717-7643
Nashville, TN 37217
(615) 717-7643
Grades: 7-8
| 120 students
2835 Brick Church Pk
Nashville, TN 37207
(615) 262-6665
Nashville, TN 37207
(615) 262-6665
Grades: 8
| 96 students
1531 9th Avenue North
Nashville, TN 37208
(615) 291-6762
Nashville, TN 37208
(615) 291-6762
Grades: PK-4
| n/a students
C Lawrence Magnet School (Closed 2004)
Magnet School
1110 12th So Av
Nashville, TN 37203
(615) 291-6410
Nashville, TN 37203
(615) 291-6410
Grades: K-4
| 307 students
1034 1st Avenue South
Nashville, TN 37210
(615) 291-6365
Nashville, TN 37210
(615) 291-6365
Grades: 7-8
| 119 students
4805 Park Ave
Nashville, TN 37209
(615) 259-8400
Nashville, TN 37209
(615) 259-8400
Grades: 10-12
| n/a students
1928 Greenwood Ave
Nashville, TN 37206
(615) 262-6675
Nashville, TN 37206
(615) 262-6675
Grades: PK-4
| 238 students
500 Spence La
Nashville, TN 37210
(615) 291-6385
Nashville, TN 37210
(615) 291-6385
Grades: 5-8
| 299 students
322 Cleveland St
Nashville, TN 37207
(615) 262-6682
Nashville, TN 37207
(615) 262-6682
Grades: PK-4
| 158 students
575 Joyce Ln
Nashville, TN 37216
(615) 262-6685
Nashville, TN 37216
(615) 262-6685
Grades: 5-8
| n/a students
400 Davidson Rd
Nashville, TN 37205
(615) 353-2025
Nashville, TN 37205
(615) 353-2025
Grades: 9-12
| 1,123 students
Johnson Alternative School (Closed 2005)
Alternative School
1200 2nd So Av
Nashville, TN 37210
(615) 291-6414
Nashville, TN 37210
(615) 291-6414
Grades: 5-8
| 9 students
1200 2nd Ave So
Nashville, TN 37210
(615) 291-6414
Nashville, TN 37210
(615) 291-6414
Grades: 8-12
| 44 students
1000 Sevier St
Nashville, TN 37206
(615) 262-6708
Nashville, TN 37206
(615) 262-6708
Grades: 3-4
| 150 students
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
Grades: K-8
| 37 students
915 38th Ave N
Nashville, TN 37209
(615) 329-8170
Nashville, TN 37209
(615) 329-8170
Grades: PK-8
| 198 students
4805 Park Avenue
Nashville, TN 37209
(615) 259-4636
Nashville, TN 37209
(615) 259-4636
Grades: K-12
| n/a students
Mnps Middle School Alc (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
2601 Bransford Av
Nashville, TN 37204
(615) 298-2294
Nashville, TN 37204
(615) 298-2294
Grades: 5-8
| 32 students
Murphy Alternative Learning Center (Closed 2005)
Alternative School
2000 Murphy Av
Nashville, TN 37203
(615) 329-8410
Nashville, TN 37203
(615) 329-8410
Grades: 6-11
| 22 students
3307 Brick Church Pike
Nashville, TN 37207
(615) 921-5000
Nashville, TN 37207
(615) 921-5000
Grades: 5-8
| n/a students
3500 Hydes Ferry Rd
Nashville, TN 37218
(615) 291-6600
Nashville, TN 37218
(615) 291-6600
Grades: 9-12
| 557 students
297 Plus Park Blvd
Nashville, TN 37217
(615) 473-3006
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
Nashville, TN 37209
(615) 298-2495
Grades: 5-12
| 327 students
3200 Kings Ln
Nashville, TN 37218
(615) 876-5126
Nashville, TN 37218
(615) 876-5126
Grades: K-4
| n/a students
1506 Mary St
Nashville, TN 37208
(615) 715-8104
Nashville, TN 37208
(615) 715-8104
Grades: K-2
| 51 students
601 Mcferrin Av
Nashville, TN 37206
(615) 262-6728
Nashville, TN 37206
(615) 262-6728
Grades: PK-4
| 240 students
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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