For the 2025 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 21% (versus the Tennessee public pre school average of 37%), 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)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Gower Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | 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
Grades: PK-5
| 617 students
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
Grades: PK-5
| 514 students
Rank: #33.
Cockrill Elementary School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
4701 Indiana Ave
Nashville, TN 37209
(615) 298-8075
Nashville, TN 37209
(615) 298-8075
Grades: PK-5
| 282 students
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
Grades: PK-5
| 330 students
37209, Tennessee Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
4805 Park Ave
Nashville, TN 37209
(615) 259-8400
Nashville, TN 37209
(615) 259-8400
Grades: 10-12
| n/a 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
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
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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