For the 2025 school year, there are 38 blue ribbon public preschools serving 18,570 students in Tennessee.
Blue ribbon schools have been recognized by the Department of Education for achieving superior standards of academic excellence. Read more about this and how blue ribbon schools work.
The top ranked blue ribbon public preschools in Tennessee are Discovery School, Jordan Elementary School and Nolan Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Tennessee blue ribbon public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 66% (versus the Tennessee public pre school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 59% (versus the 37% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 33% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the Tennessee public preschool average of 42% (majority Black).
Best Blue Ribbon Public Preschools in Tennessee (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Discovery School
Magnet School
(Math: 93% | Reading: 92%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
1165 Middle Tennessee Blvd
Murfreesboro, TN 37130
(615) 895-4973
Murfreesboro, TN 37130
(615) 895-4973
Gr: PK-6 | 391 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
Rank: #22.
Jordan Elementary School
(Math: 92% | Reading: 82%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
9714 Split Log Rd
Brentwood, TN 37027
(615) 472-5270
Brentwood, TN 37027
(615) 472-5270
Gr: PK-5 | 632 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
Rank: #33.
Nolan Elementary School
(Math: 87% | Reading: 82%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
4435 Shackleford Ridge Rd
Signal Mountain, TN 37377
(423) 886-0898
Signal Mountain, TN 37377
(423) 886-0898
Gr: PK-5 | 727 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: #44.
Crockett Elementary School
(Math: 86% | Reading: 80%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
9019 Crockett Rd
Brentwood, TN 37027
(615) 472-4340
Brentwood, TN 37027
(615) 472-4340
Gr: PK-5 | 733 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
Rank: #5 - 65. - 6.
Lipscomb Elementary School
(Math: 86% | Reading: 76%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
8011 Concord Rd
Brentwood, TN 37027
(615) 472-4650
Brentwood, TN 37027
(615) 472-4650
Gr: PK-5 | 566 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
Rank: #5 - 65. - 6.
Walnut Grove Elementary School
(Math: 83% | Reading: 77%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
326 Stable Rd
Franklin, TN 37069
(615) 472-4870
Franklin, TN 37069
(615) 472-4870
Gr: PK-5 | 586 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Rank: #77.
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 | 438 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
Rank: #88.
Thomas Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: 77% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
515 Tate Avenue
Shelbyville, TN 37160
(931) 684-6818
Shelbyville, TN 37160
(931) 684-6818
Gr: PK-8 | 475 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 35%
Rank: #99.
Kenrose Elementary School
(Math: 81% | Reading: 74%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
1702 Raintree Pkwy
Brentwood, TN 37027
(615) 472-4630
Brentwood, TN 37027
(615) 472-4630
Gr: PK-5 | 701 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 54%
Rank: #1010.
Franklin Elementary School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
1501 Figuers Dr
Franklin, TN 37064
(615) 794-1187
Franklin, TN 37064
(615) 794-1187
Gr: PK-4 | 333 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 30%
Rank: #1111.
Trinity Elementary School
(Math: 75% | Reading: 72%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
4410 Murfreesboro Rd
Franklin, TN 37067
(615) 472-4850
Franklin, TN 37067
(615) 472-4850
Gr: PK-5 | 765 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 37%
Rank: #1212.
Donelson Elementary School
(Math: 82% | Reading: 66%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
12140 Donelson Farms Pkwy
Arlington, TN 38002
(901) 389-6973
Arlington, TN 38002
(901) 389-6973
Gr: PK-5 | 852 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 31%
Rank: #1313.
Sam Houston Elementary School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
330 Melrose St
Maryville, TN 37803
(865) 983-3241
Maryville, TN 37803
(865) 983-3241
Gr: PK-3 | 502 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Rank: #1414.
Fairmont Elementary School
(Math: 69% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
1405 Lester Harris Rd
Johnson City, TN 37601
(423) 434-5275
Johnson City, TN 37601
(423) 434-5275
Gr: PK-5 | 555 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 32%
Rank: #1515.
Lakeland Elementary School
(Math: 79% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
10050 Oak Seed Ln
Arlington, TN 38002
(901) 867-7071
Arlington, TN 38002
(901) 867-7071
Gr: PK-4 | 1,034 student Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 37%
Rank: #1616.
Foothills Elementary School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
520 Sandy Springs Rd
Maryville, TN 37803
(865) 681-0364
Maryville, TN 37803
(865) 681-0364
Gr: PK-3 | 656 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
Rank: #1717.
Michigan Avenue Elementary School
(Math: 72% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
188 Michigan Ave School Rd
Cleveland, TN 37323
(423) 478-8807
Cleveland, TN 37323
(423) 478-8807
Gr: PK-5 | 453 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
Rank: #1818.
Holston View Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
1840 King College Rd
Bristol, TN 37620
(423) 652-9470
Bristol, TN 37620
(423) 652-9470
Gr: PK-5 | 314 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: #1919.
John Sevier Elementary School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
2001 Sequoyah Avenue
Maryville, TN 37804
(865) 983-8551
Maryville, TN 37804
(865) 983-8551
Gr: PK-3 | 645 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
Rank: #2020.
Hillsboro Elementary/ Middle School
(Math: 59% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
5412 Pinewood Rd
Franklin, TN 37064
(615) 472-4560
Franklin, TN 37064
(615) 472-4560
Gr: PK-8 | 501 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: #2121.
Miller Perry Elementary School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
904 Fordtown Rd
Kingsport, TN 37663
(423) 354-1760
Kingsport, TN 37663
(423) 354-1760
Gr: PK-5 | 265 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: #2222.
Lawrenceburg Public
(Math: 58% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
600 Prosser Rd
Lawrenceburg, TN 38464
(931) 762-3282
Lawrenceburg, TN 38464
(931) 762-3282
Gr: PK-5 | 499 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #2323.
Liberty Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
600 Liberty Pike
Franklin, TN 37064
(615) 790-0892
Franklin, TN 37064
(615) 790-0892
Gr: PK-4 | 423 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 44%
Rank: #2424.
Mountain City Elementary School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
301 Donnelly St
Mountain City, TN 37683
(423) 727-2621
Mountain City, TN 37683
(423) 727-2621
Gr: PK-6 | 430 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: #2525.
Eastview Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
454 East Bernard Ave
Greeneville, TN 37745
(423) 638-6351
Greeneville, TN 37745
(423) 638-6351
Gr: PK-5 | 367 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
Rank: #2626.
Cascade Elementary School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
2998 Fairfield Pike
Wartrace, TN 37183
(931) 389-0031
Wartrace, TN 37183
(931) 389-0031
Gr: PK-5 | 663 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Rank: #2727.
Holice Powell Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
988 Highway 210 South
Dyersburg, TN 38024
(731) 285-1994
Dyersburg, TN 38024
(731) 285-1994
Gr: PK-5 | 252 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Rank: #2828.
Steekee Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
4500 Steekee School Rd
Loudon, TN 37774
(865) 458-3322
Loudon, TN 37774
(865) 458-3322
Gr: PK-5 | 189 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: #2929.
West Hardin Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
25105 Highway 69 South
Adamsville, TN 38310
(731) 632-0413
Adamsville, TN 38310
(731) 632-0413
Gr: PK-5 | 218 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #3030.
Delano Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1716 Delano Ave
Memphis, TN 38127
(901) 416-3932
Memphis, TN 38127
(901) 416-3932
Gr: PK-5 | 315 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
Rank: #3131.
Buchanan Elementary School
(Math: 49% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
6050 Manchester Hwy
Murfreesboro, TN 37127
(615) 893-3651
Murfreesboro, TN 37127
(615) 893-3651
Gr: PK-5 | 463 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 39%
Rank: #3232.
E.e. Jeter Elementary Middle School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
7662 Benjestown Rd
Millington, TN 38053
(901) 416-2955
Millington, TN 38053
(901) 416-2955
Gr: PK-8 | 369 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 39%
Rank: #3333.
Cowan Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
501 East Cumberland St
Cowan, TN 37318
(931) 967-7353
Cowan, TN 37318
(931) 967-7353
Gr: PK-5 | 262 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: #34 - 3534. - 35.
Keystone Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
4301 Old Allen Rd
Memphis, TN 38128
(901) 416-3924
Memphis, TN 38128
(901) 416-3924
Gr: PK-5 | 458 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #34 - 3534. - 35.
Linden Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
331 Brooklyn Ave
Linden, TN 37096
(931) 589-2531
Linden, TN 37096
(931) 589-2531
Gr: PK-4 | 281 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
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Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked blue ribbon public preschools in Tennessee?
The top ranked blue ribbon public preschools in Tennessee include Discovery School, Jordan Elementary School and Nolan Elementary School.
How many blue ribbon public preschools are located in Tennessee?
38 blue ribbon public preschools are located in Tennessee.
What is the racial composition of students in Tennessee?
Tennessee blue ribbon public preschools minority enrollment is 33% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the Tennessee public preschools average of 42% (majority Black).
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