For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public preschools serving 1,026 students in the neighborhood of Donelson, Nashville, TN.
The top ranked public preschools in Donelson are Stanford Elementary School, Hickman Elementary School and Mcgavock Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of Donelson, Nashville, TN public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 18% (versus the Tennessee public pre school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 25% (versus the 37% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 62% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Tennessee public preschool average of 42% (majority Black).
Best ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Preschools in the neighborhood of Donelson, Nashville, TN (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
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
Grades: PK-5
| 435 students
Rank: #22.
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
Grades: PK-5
| 396 students
Rank: #33.
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
Grades: PK-5
| 263 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in the neighborhood of Donelson, Nashville, TN?
The top ranked public preschools in the neighborhood of Donelson, Nashville, TN include Stanford Elementary School, Hickman Elementary School and Mcgavock Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in the neighborhood of Donelson, Nashville?
3 public preschools are located in the neighborhood of Donelson, Nashville.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of Donelson, Nashville?
the neighborhood of Donelson, Nashville public preschools minority enrollment is 62% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Tennessee public preschools average of 42% (majority Black).
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