For the 2024 school year, there are 72 public preschools serving 28,274 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 16% (versus the Tennessee public pre school average of 31%), and reading proficiency score of 19% (versus the 30% 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 74% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is more than the Tennessee public preschool average of 39% (majority Black).
Best Public Preschools in Davidson County (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Glendale Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
800 Thompson Ave
Nashville, TN 37204
(615) 279-7970
Nashville, TN 37204
(615) 279-7970
Grades: PK-4
| 427 students
Rank: #22.
Madison Creek Elementary School
(Math: 68% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
1040 Madison Creek Rd
Goodlettsville, TN 37072
(615) 859-4991
Goodlettsville, TN 37072
(615) 859-4991
Grades: PK-5
| 632 students
Rank: #33.
Harpeth Valley Elementary School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
7840 Learning Ln
Nashville, TN 37221
(615) 662-3015
Nashville, TN 37221
(615) 662-3015
Grades: PK-4
| 608 students
Rank: #44.
Harris-hillman Special Education
Special Education School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
1706 26th Avenue South
Nashville, TN 37212
(615) 298-8085
Nashville, TN 37212
(615) 298-8085
Grades: PK-12
| 456 students
Rank: #55.
Stanford Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
2417 Maplecrest Dr
Nashville, TN 37214
(615) 885-8822
Nashville, TN 37214
(615) 885-8822
Grades: PK-4
| 394 students
Rank: #6 - 76. - 7.
Andrew Jackson Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
110 Shute Ln
Old Hickory, TN 37138
(615) 847-7317
Old Hickory, TN 37138
(615) 847-7317
Grades: PK-4
| 430 students
Rank: #6 - 76. - 7.
Dan Mills Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
4106 Kennedy Ave
Nashville, TN 37216
(615) 262-6677
Nashville, TN 37216
(615) 262-6677
Grades: PK-4
| 544 students
Rank: #88.
Gower Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
650 Old Hickory Blvd
Nashville, TN 37209
(615) 353-2012
Nashville, TN 37209
(615) 353-2012
Grades: PK-4
| 495 students
Rank: #99.
Carter-lawrence Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1118 12th Avenue South
Nashville, TN 37203
(615) 291-7333
Nashville, TN 37203
(615) 291-7333
Grades: PK-4
| 181 students
Rank: #1010.
May Werthan Shayne Elementary School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
6217 Nolensville Rd
Nashville, TN 37211
(615) 332-3020
Nashville, TN 37211
(615) 332-3020
Grades: PK-4
| 713 students
Rank: #1111.
Joelton Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
7141 Whites Creek Pike
Joelton, TN 37080
(615) 876-5110
Joelton, TN 37080
(615) 876-5110
Grades: PK-5
| 242 students
Rank: #12 - 1412. - 14.
Hermitage Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
3800 Plantation Dr
Hermitage, TN 37076
(615) 885-8838
Hermitage, TN 37076
(615) 885-8838
Grades: PK-4
| 281 students
Rank: #12 - 1412. - 14.
Norman Binkley Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | 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-4
| 586 students
Rank: #12 - 1412. - 14.
Ruby Major Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
5141 John Hager Rd
Hermitage, TN 37076
(615) 232-2203
Hermitage, TN 37076
(615) 232-2203
Grades: PK-4
| 451 students
Rank: #1515.
Millersville Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1248 Louisville Hwy
Goodlettsville, TN 37072
(615) 859-1439
Goodlettsville, TN 37072
(615) 859-1439
Grades: PK-5
| 305 students
Rank: #1616.
A. Z. Kelley Elementary School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 22%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
5834 Pettus Rd
Antioch, TN 37013
(615) 941-7535
Antioch, TN 37013
(615) 941-7535
Grades: PK-4
| 738 students
Rank: #1717.
Hull-jackson Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1015 Kellow St
Nashville, TN 37208
(615) 291-6601
Nashville, TN 37208
(615) 291-6601
Grades: PK-5
| 372 students
Rank: #1818.
Tenn School For Blind
Special Education School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
115 Stewarts Ferry Pike
Nashville, TN 37214
(615) 231-7300
Nashville, TN 37214
(615) 231-7300
Grades: PK-12
| 113 students
Rank: #19 - 2119. - 21.
Dupont Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1311 9th St
Old Hickory, TN 37138
(615) 847-7305
Old Hickory, TN 37138
(615) 847-7305
Grades: PK-4
| 305 students
Rank: #19 - 2119. - 21.
Gateway Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1524 Monticello Ave
Madison, TN 37115
(615) 860-1465
Madison, TN 37115
(615) 860-1465
Grades: PK-4
| 245 students
Rank: #19 - 2119. - 21.
Pennington Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
2817 Donna Hill Dr
Nashville, TN 37214
(615) 885-8918
Nashville, TN 37214
(615) 885-8918
Grades: PK-4
| 263 students
Rank: #22 - 2322. - 23.
Charlotte Park Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
480 Annex Ave
Nashville, TN 37209
(615) 353-2006
Nashville, TN 37209
(615) 353-2006
Grades: PK-4
| 486 students
Rank: #22 - 2322. - 23.
Mcgavock Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
275 Mcgavock Pike
Nashville, TN 37214
(615) 885-8912
Nashville, TN 37214
(615) 885-8912
Grades: PK-4
| 251 students
Rank: #2424.
Cane Ridge Elementary School
(Math: 14% | Reading: 18%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
3884 Asheford Trace
Antioch, TN 37013
(615) 641-7824
Antioch, TN 37013
(615) 641-7824
Grades: PK-5
| 660 students
Rank: #25 - 2625. - 26.
Lakeview Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 15-19%)
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
| 569 students
Rank: #25 - 2625. - 26.
Tulip Grove Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
441 Tyler Dr
Hermitage, TN 37076
(615) 885-8944
Hermitage, TN 37076
(615) 885-8944
Grades: PK-4
| 449 students
Rank: #2727.
Glencliff Elementary School
(Math: 15% | Reading: 14%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
120 Antioch Pike
Nashville, TN 37211
(615) 333-5105
Nashville, TN 37211
(615) 333-5105
Grades: PK-4
| 539 students
Rank: #2828.
Thomas A. Edison Elementary School
(Math: 12% | Reading: 16%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
6130 Mt. View Rd
Antioch, TN 37013
(615) 501-8800
Antioch, TN 37013
(615) 501-8800
Grades: PK-4
| 612 students
Rank: #29 - 3029. - 30.
Mt. View Elementary School
(Math: 13% | Reading: 14%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
3820 Murfreesboro Rd
Antioch, TN 37013
(615) 641-9393
Antioch, TN 37013
(615) 641-9393
Grades: PK-4
| 691 students
Rank: #29 - 3029. - 30.
Smith Springs Elementary School
(Math: 13% | Reading: 14%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
3132 Smith Springs Rd
Antioch, TN 37013
(615) 645-6465
Antioch, TN 37013
(615) 645-6465
Grades: PK-4
| 674 students
Rank: #3131.
Una Elementary School
(Math: 12% | Reading: 13%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
2018 Murfreesboro Rd
Nashville, TN 37214
(615) 360-2921
Nashville, TN 37214
(615) 360-2921
Grades: PK-4
| 638 students
Rank: #32 - 3532. - 35.
Goodlettsville Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
514 Donald St
Goodlettsville, TN 37072
(615) 859-8950
Goodlettsville, TN 37072
(615) 859-8950
Grades: PK-4
| 321 students
Rank: #32 - 3532. - 35.
Henry C. Maxwell Elementary School
(Math: 12% | Reading: 12%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
5535 Blue Hole Rd
Antioch, TN 37013
(615) 333-7180
Antioch, TN 37013
(615) 333-7180
Grades: PK-4
| 557 students
Rank: #32 - 3532. - 35.
Old Center Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1245 Dickerson Pike South
Goodlettsville, TN 37072
(615) 859-8968
Goodlettsville, TN 37072
(615) 859-8968
Grades: PK-4
| 312 students
Rank: #32 - 3532. - 35.
Shwab Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1500 Dickerson Rd
Nashville, TN 37207
(615) 262-6725
Nashville, TN 37207
(615) 262-6725
Grades: PK-5
| 327 students
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Davidson County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Bailey Middle School (Closed 2021)
Magnet School
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
Boy's Prep (Closed 2015)
Charter School
730 Neely's Bend Rd
Nashville, TN 37217
(615) 717-7643
Nashville, TN 37217
(615) 717-7643
Grades: 7-8
| 120 students
Brick Church Middle School (Closed 2016)
Magnet School
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
Drexel Prep (Closed 2015)
Charter School
4479 Jackson Rd
Whites Creek, TN 37189
(615) 244-4090
Whites Creek, TN 37189
(615) 244-4090
Grades: K-6
| 242 students
500 Spence La
Nashville, TN 37210
(615) 291-6385
Nashville, TN 37210
(615) 291-6385
Grades: 5-8
| 299 students
Glenn Elementary School (Closed 2021)
Magnet School
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
3500 Old Clarksville Pike
Joelton, TN 37080
(615) 876-5100
Joelton, TN 37080
(615) 876-5100
Grades: 5-8
| n/a 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
3655 Murfreesboro Pike
Antioch, TN 37013
(615) 226-4484
Antioch, TN 37013
(615) 226-4484
Grades: K-2
| 422 students
Kipp Antioch College Prep Middle School (Closed 2021)
Charter School
3655 Murfreesboro Pike
Antioch, TN 37013
(615) 226-4484
Antioch, TN 37013
(615) 226-4484
Grades: 5-6
| 272 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 2021)
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
Nashville Academy Of Computer Science (Closed 2021)
Charter School
3307 Brick Church Pike
Nashville, TN 37207
(615) 921-5000
Nashville, TN 37207
(615) 921-5000
Grades: 5-8
| n/a students
Nashville Global Academy (Closed 2011)
Charter School
4470 Jackson Rd
Whites Creek, TN 37189
(615) 259-4636
Whites Creek, TN 37189
(615) 259-4636
Grades: K-3
| n/a students
3500 Hydes Ferry Rd
Nashville, TN 37218
(615) 291-6600
Nashville, TN 37218
(615) 291-6600
Grades: 9-12
| 557 students
1251 Neely's Bend Rd
Madison, TN 37115
(615) 860-1477
Madison, TN 37115
(615) 860-1477
Grades: 7-8
| 236 students
New Vision Academy (Closed 2021)
Charter School
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
Rocketship Partners Community Prep (Closed 2021)
Charter School
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
Smithson-craighead Middle School (Closed 2015)
Charter School
730 Neely's Bend Rd
Madison, TN 37115
(615) 228-1200
Madison, TN 37115
(615) 228-1200
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
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, TN?
72 public preschools are located in Davidson County, TN.
What is the racial composition of students in Davidson County, TN?
Davidson County, TN public preschools minority enrollment is 74% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is more than the Tennessee public preschools average of 39% (majority Black).
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