For the 2026-27 school year, there are 4 public preschools serving 4,438 students in 38016, TN.
The top-ranked public preschools in 38016, TN are Riverwood Elementary School, Macon-hall Elementary School and Chimneyrock Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public preschools in zipcode 38016 have an average math proficiency score of 24% (versus the Tennessee public pre school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 35% (versus the 36% statewide average). Pre schools in 38016, TN have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Tennessee public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 92% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Tennessee public preschool average of 43% (majority Black).
Best 38016, TN Public Preschools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Riverwood Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1330 Stern Ln
Cordova, TN 38016
(901) 416-2310
Cordova, TN 38016
(901) 416-2310
Gr: PK-5 | 985 students Minority enrollment: 89%
Rank: #22.
Macon-hall Elementary School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
9800 Macon Rd
Cordova, TN 38016
(901) 416-2625
Cordova, TN 38016
(901) 416-2625
Gr: PK-5 | 1,070 students Minority enrollment: 92%
Rank: #33.
Chimneyrock Elementary School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
8601 Chimneyrock Blvd
Cordova, TN 38016
(901) 416-2067
Cordova, TN 38016
(901) 416-2067
Gr: PK-5 | 874 students Minority enrollment: 91%
Rank: #44.
Dexter School
(Math: 11% | Reading: 25%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
7105 Dexter Rd
Cordova, TN 38016
(901) 416-0355
Cordova, TN 38016
(901) 416-0355
Gr: PK-8 | 1,509 students Minority enrollment: 94%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in 38016, TN?
The top-ranked public preschools in 38016, TN include Riverwood Elementary School, Macon-hall Elementary School and Chimneyrock Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in 38016?
4 public preschools are located in 38016.
What is the racial composition of students in 38016?
38016 public preschools minority enrollment is 92% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Tennessee public preschools average of 43% (majority Black).
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