For the 2026-27 school year, there are 5 public preschools serving 5,252 students in Cordova, TN.
The top-ranked public preschools in Cordova, 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.
Cordova, TN public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 23% (versus the Tennessee public pre school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 32% (versus the 36% statewide average). Pre schools in Cordova have an average ranking of 2/10, 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 Public Preschools in Cordova, TN (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%
Rank: #55.
Cordova Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 16% | Reading: 21%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
750 N Sanga Rd
Cordova, TN 38018
(901) 416-1700
Cordova, TN 38018
(901) 416-1700
Gr: PK-5 | 814 students Minority enrollment: 91%
Cordova, Tennessee Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
900 Sanga Rd
Cordova, TN 38018
(901) 684-2189
Cordova, TN 38018
(901) 684-2189
Gr: 5-8 | 619 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in Cordova, TN?
The top-ranked public preschools in Cordova, TN include Riverwood Elementary School, Macon-hall Elementary School and Chimneyrock Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Cordova?
5 public preschools are located in Cordova.
What is the racial composition of students in Cordova?
Cordova 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).
Which public preschools in Cordova are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public preschools in Cordova include: Macon-hall Elementary School vs. Riverwood Elementary School, Dexter School vs. Cordova Elementary School, Riverwood Elementary School vs. Macon-hall Elementary School
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