For the 2026-27 school year, there are 72 public preschools serving 30,400 students in Davidson County, TN.
The top-ranked public preschools in Davidson County, TN are Glendale Elementary School, Madison Creek Elementary School and Harpeth Valley Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Davidson County, TN public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 27% (versus the Tennessee public pre school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 25% (versus the 36% statewide average). Pre schools in Davidson County have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Tennessee public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 76% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Tennessee public preschool average of 43% (majority Black).
Best Public Preschools in Davidson County (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Glendale Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
800 Thompson Ave
Nashville, TN 37204
(615) 279-7970
Nashville, TN 37204
(615) 279-7970
Gr: PK-5 | 433 students Minority enrollment: 23%
Rank: #22.
Madison Creek Elementary School
(Math: 79% | Reading: 69%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
1040 Madison Creek Rd
Goodlettsville, TN 37072
(615) 859-4991
Goodlettsville, TN 37072
(615) 859-4991
Gr: PK-5 | 566 students Minority enrollment: 34%
Rank: #33.
Harpeth Valley Elementary School
(Math: 74% | Reading: 66%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
7840 Learning Ln
Nashville, TN 37221
(615) 662-3015
Nashville, TN 37221
(615) 662-3015
Gr: PK-5 | 803 students Minority enrollment: 34%
Rank: #44.
Stanford Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
2417 Maplecrest Dr
Nashville, TN 37214
(615) 885-8822
Nashville, TN 37214
(615) 885-8822
Gr: PK-5 | 442 students Minority enrollment: 39%
Rank: #55.
Dan Mills Elementary School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
4106 Kennedy Ave
Nashville, TN 37216
(615) 262-6677
Nashville, TN 37216
(615) 262-6677
Gr: PK-5 | 606 students Minority enrollment: 33%
Rank: #6 - 76. - 7.
Andrew Jackson Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
110 Shute Ln
Old Hickory, TN 37138
(615) 847-7317
Old Hickory, TN 37138
(615) 847-7317
Gr: PK-5 | 493 students Minority enrollment: 57%
Rank: #6 - 76. - 7.
Joelton Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
7141 Whites Creek Pike
Joelton, TN 37080
(615) 876-5110
Joelton, TN 37080
(615) 876-5110
Gr: PK-5 | 248 students Minority enrollment: 42%
Rank: #88.
May Werthan Shayne Elementary School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
6217 Nolensville Rd
Nashville, TN 37211
(615) 332-3020
Nashville, TN 37211
(615) 332-3020
Gr: PK-5 | 779 students Minority enrollment: 53%
Rank: #99.
Gower Elementary School
(Math: 35% | 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
Gr: PK-5 | 631 students Minority enrollment: 56%
Rank: #1010.
Millersville Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1248 Louisville Hwy
Goodlettsville, TN 37072
(615) 859-1439
Goodlettsville, TN 37072
(615) 859-1439
Gr: PK-5 | 252 students Minority enrollment: 56%
Rank: #11 - 1211. - 12.
Old Center Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1245 Dickerson Pike South
Goodlettsville, TN 37072
(615) 859-8968
Goodlettsville, TN 37072
(615) 859-8968
Gr: PK-5 | 345 students Minority enrollment: 87%
Rank: #11 - 1211. - 12.
Rosebank Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1012 Preston Dr
Nashville, TN 37206
(615) 262-6720
Nashville, TN 37206
(615) 262-6720
Gr: PK-5 | 475 students Minority enrollment: 43%
Rank: #1313.
Ruby Major Elementary School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
5141 John Hager Rd
Hermitage, TN 37076
(615) 232-2203
Hermitage, TN 37076
(615) 232-2203
Gr: PK-5 | 615 students Minority enrollment: 67%
Rank: #1414.
John B. Whitsitt Elementary School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
110 Whitsett Rd
Nashville, TN 37210
(615) 333-5600
Nashville, TN 37210
(615) 333-5600
Gr: PK-5 | 523 students Minority enrollment: 85%
Rank: #1515.
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
Gr: PK-5 | 527 students Minority enrollment: 83%
Rank: #1616.
Dupont Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1311 9th St
Old Hickory, TN 37138
(615) 847-7305
Old Hickory, TN 37138
(615) 847-7305
Gr: PK-5 | 331 students Minority enrollment: 52%
Rank: #1717.
Norman Binkley Elementary School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
4700 West Longdale Dr
Nashville, TN 37211
(615) 333-5037
Nashville, TN 37211
(615) 333-5037
Gr: PK-5 | 762 students Minority enrollment: 76%
Rank: #1818.
A. Z. Kelley Elementary School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 25%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
5834 Pettus Rd
Antioch, TN 37013
(615) 941-7535
Antioch, TN 37013
(615) 941-7535
Gr: PK-5 | 840 students Minority enrollment: 86%
Rank: #19 - 2019. - 20.
Gateway Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1524 Monticello Ave
Madison, TN 37115
(615) 860-1465
Madison, TN 37115
(615) 860-1465
Gr: PK-5 | 317 students Minority enrollment: 85%
Rank: #19 - 2019. - 20.
Pennington Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | 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
Gr: PK-5 | 286 students Minority enrollment: 50%
Rank: #21 - 2221. - 22.
Lakeview Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 25-29% | 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
Gr: PK-5 | 675 students Minority enrollment: 86%
Rank: #21 - 2221. - 22.
Smith Springs Elementary School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 22%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
3132 Smith Springs Rd
Antioch, TN 37013
(615) 645-6465
Antioch, TN 37013
(615) 645-6465
Gr: PK-5 | 890 students Minority enrollment: 85%
Rank: #2323.
Harris-hillman Special Education
Special Education School
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1706 26th Avenue South
Nashville, TN 37212
(615) 298-8085
Nashville, TN 37212
(615) 298-8085
Gr: PK-12 | 458 students Minority enrollment: 46%
Rank: #2424.
Cane Ridge Elementary School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 22%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
3884 Asheford Trace
Antioch, TN 37013
(615) 641-7824
Antioch, TN 37013
(615) 641-7824
Gr: PK-5 | 777 students Minority enrollment: 87%
Rank: #2525.
Hull-jackson Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1015 Kellow St
Nashville, TN 37208
(615) 291-6601
Nashville, TN 37208
(615) 291-6601
Gr: PK-5 | 312 students Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #26 - 2726. - 27.
Fall-hamilton Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
510 Wedgewood Ave
Nashville, TN 37203
(615) 291-6380
Nashville, TN 37203
(615) 291-6380
Gr: PK-5 | 273 students Minority enrollment: 93%
Rank: #26 - 2726. - 27.
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
Gr: PK-5 | 452 students Minority enrollment: 74%
Rank: #28 - 2928. - 29.
Dodson Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
4401 Chandler Rd
Hermitage, TN 37076
(615) 885-8806
Hermitage, TN 37076
(615) 885-8806
Gr: PK-5 | 464 students Minority enrollment: 85%
Rank: #28 - 2928. - 29.
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
Gr: PK-5 | 596 students Minority enrollment: 89%
Rank: #3030.
Una Elementary School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 22%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
2018 Murfreesboro Rd
Nashville, TN 37214
(615) 360-2921
Nashville, TN 37214
(615) 360-2921
Gr: PK-5 | 796 students Minority enrollment: 85%
Rank: #3131.
Tulip Grove Elementary School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
441 Tyler Dr
Hermitage, TN 37076
(615) 885-8944
Hermitage, TN 37076
(615) 885-8944
Gr: PK-5 | 613 students Minority enrollment: 79%
Rank: #3232.
Tusculum Elementary School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 14%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
440 Mcmurray Dr
Nashville, TN 37211
(615) 333-5179
Nashville, TN 37211
(615) 333-5179
Gr: PK-5 | 716 students Minority enrollment: 88%
Rank: #3333.
Mt. View Elementary School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 19%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
3820 Murfreesboro Rd
Antioch, TN 37013
(615) 641-9393
Antioch, TN 37013
(615) 641-9393
Gr: PK-5 | 963 students Minority enrollment: 80%
Rank: #34 - 3734. - 37.
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
Gr: PK-5 | 227 students Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #34 - 3734. - 37.
Mcgavock Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
275 Mcgavock Pike
Nashville, TN 37214
(615) 885-8912
Nashville, TN 37214
(615) 885-8912
Gr: PK-5 | 324 students Minority enrollment: 81%
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Davidson County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
2000 Greenwood Av
Nashville, TN 37206
(615) 262-6670
Nashville, TN 37206
(615) 262-6670
Gr: 5-8 | 405 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1
Baxter Alternative Learning Center (Closed 2014)
Alternative School
3515 Gallatin Rd
Nashville, TN 37216
(615) 650-5381
Nashville, TN 37216
(615) 650-5381
Gr: 7-12 | 154 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 85%
730 Neely's Bend Rd
Nashville, TN 37217
(615) 717-7643
Nashville, TN 37217
(615) 717-7643
Gr: 7-8 | 120 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 85%
1531 9th Avenue North
Nashville, TN 37208
(615) 291-6762
Nashville, TN 37208
(615) 291-6762
Gr: PK-4
C Lawrence Magnet School (Closed 2004)
Magnet School
1110 12th So Av
Nashville, TN 37203
(615) 291-6410
Nashville, TN 37203
(615) 291-6410
Gr: K-4 | 307 students
1034 1st Avenue South
Nashville, TN 37210
(615) 291-6365
Nashville, TN 37210
(615) 291-6365
Gr: 7-8 | 119 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 73%
1928 Greenwood Ave
Nashville, TN 37206
(615) 262-6675
Nashville, TN 37206
(615) 262-6675
Gr: PK-4 | 238 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 87%
4479 Jackson Rd
Whites Creek, TN 37189
(615) 244-4090
Whites Creek, TN 37189
(615) 244-4090
Gr: K-6 | 242 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1
500 Spence La
Nashville, TN 37210
(615) 291-6385
Nashville, TN 37210
(615) 291-6385
Gr: 5-8 | 299 students
322 Cleveland St
Nashville, TN 37207
(615) 262-6682
Nashville, TN 37207
(615) 262-6682
Gr: PK-4 | 158 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
400 Davidson Rd
Nashville, TN 37205
(615) 353-2025
Nashville, TN 37205
(615) 353-2025
Gr: 9-12 | 1,123 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 64%
3500 Old Clarksville Pike
Joelton, TN 37080
(615) 876-5100
Joelton, TN 37080
(615) 876-5100
Gr: 5-8
Johnson Alternative School (Closed 2005)
Alternative School
1200 2nd So Av
Nashville, TN 37210
(615) 291-6414
Nashville, TN 37210
(615) 291-6414
Gr: 5-8 | 9 students
1200 2nd Ave So
Nashville, TN 37210
(615) 291-6414
Nashville, TN 37210
(615) 291-6414
Gr: 8-12 | 44 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 84%
3655 Murfreesboro Pike
Antioch, TN 37013
(615) 226-4484
Antioch, TN 37013
(615) 226-4484
Gr: K-2 | 422 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 73%
3655 Murfreesboro Pike
Antioch, TN 37013
(615) 226-4484
Antioch, TN 37013
(615) 226-4484
Gr: 5-6 | 272 students Student-teacher ratio: 39:1 Minority enrollment: 72%
1000 Sevier St
Nashville, TN 37206
(615) 262-6708
Nashville, TN 37206
(615) 262-6708
Gr: 3-4 | 150 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
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
Gr: K-8 | 37 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
915 38th Ave N
Nashville, TN 37209
(615) 329-8170
Nashville, TN 37209
(615) 329-8170
Gr: PK-8 | 198 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
Mnps Middle School Alc (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
2601 Bransford Av
Nashville, TN 37204
(615) 298-2294
Nashville, TN 37204
(615) 298-2294
Gr: 5-8 | 32 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1
Murphy Alternative Learning Center (Closed 2005)
Alternative School
2000 Murphy Av
Nashville, TN 37203
(615) 329-8410
Nashville, TN 37203
(615) 329-8410
Gr: 6-11 | 22 students
3307 Brick Church Pike
Nashville, TN 37207
(615) 921-5000
Nashville, TN 37207
(615) 921-5000
Gr: 5-8
3500 Hydes Ferry Rd
Nashville, TN 37218
(615) 291-6600
Nashville, TN 37218
(615) 291-6600
Gr: 9-12 | 557 students
1251 Neely's Bend Rd
Madison, TN 37115
(615) 860-1477
Madison, TN 37115
(615) 860-1477
Gr: 7-8 | 236 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 87%
297 Plus Park Blvd
Nashville, TN 37217
(615) 473-3006
Nashville, TN 37217
(615) 473-3006
Gr: 5-8 | 159 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Old Cockrill (Closed 2006)
Alternative School
610 49th Avenue North
Nashville, TN 37209
(615) 298-2495
Nashville, TN 37209
(615) 298-2495
Gr: 5-12 | 327 students
3200 Kings Ln
Nashville, TN 37218
(615) 876-5126
Nashville, TN 37218
(615) 876-5126
Gr: K-4
1506 Mary St
Nashville, TN 37208
(615) 715-8104
Nashville, TN 37208
(615) 715-8104
Gr: K-2 | 51 students Student-teacher ratio: 26:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
601 Mcferrin Av
Nashville, TN 37206
(615) 262-6728
Nashville, TN 37206
(615) 262-6728
Gr: PK-4 | 240 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in Davidson County, TN?
The top-ranked public preschools in Davidson County, TN include Glendale Elementary School, Madison Creek Elementary School and Harpeth Valley Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Davidson County?
73 public preschools are located in Davidson County.
What is the racial composition of students in Davidson County?
Davidson County public preschools minority enrollment is 76% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Tennessee public preschools average of 43% (majority Black).
Which public preschools in Davidson County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public preschools in Davidson County include: Inglewood Elementary School vs. Dan Mills Elementary School, Henry C. Maxwell Elementary School vs. A. Z. Kelley Elementary School, Dupont Elementary School vs. Andrew Jackson Elementary School
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