For the 2025-26 school year, there are 4 public preschools serving 1,743 students in 37209, TN.
The top-ranked public preschools in 37209, TN are Gower Elementary School, Charlotte Park Elementary School and Cockrill Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public preschools in zipcode 37209 have an average math proficiency score of 25% (versus the Tennessee public pre school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 24% (versus the 37% statewide average). Pre schools in 37209, TN have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Tennessee public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 75% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is more than the Tennessee public preschool average of 42% (majority Black).
Best 37209, TN Public Preschools (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
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 | 617 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 53%
Rank: #22.
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 | 514 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 82%
Rank: #33.
Cockrill Elementary School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
4701 Indiana Ave
Nashville, TN 37209
(615) 298-8075
Nashville, TN 37209
(615) 298-8075
Gr: PK-5 | 282 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 87%
Rank: #44.
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
Gr: PK-5 | 330 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
37209, Tennessee Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
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%
4805 Park Avenue
Nashville, TN 37209
(615) 259-4636
Nashville, TN 37209
(615) 259-4636
Gr: K-12
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
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in 37209, TN?
The top-ranked public preschools in 37209, TN include Gower Elementary School, Charlotte Park Elementary School and Cockrill Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in 37209?
4 public preschools are located in 37209.
What is the racial composition of students in 37209?
37209 public preschools minority enrollment is 75% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is more than the Tennessee public preschools average of 42% (majority Black).
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