For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public preschools serving 464 students in 37203, TN.
The top ranked public preschools in 37203, TN are Carter-lawrence Elementary School and Fall-hamilton Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public preschools in zipcode 37203 have an average math proficiency score of 17% (versus the Tennessee public pre school average of 37%), and reading proficiency score of 22% (versus the 37% statewide average). Pre schools in 37203, TN have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Tennessee public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 95% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Tennessee public preschool average of 42% (majority Black).
Best 37203, TN Public Preschools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #1 - 21. - 2.
Carter-lawrence Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1118 12th Avenue South
Nashville, TN 37203
(615) 291-7333
Nashville, TN 37203
(615) 291-7333
Grades: PK-5
| 199 students
Rank: #1 - 21. - 2.
Fall-hamilton Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
510 Wedgewood Ave
Nashville, TN 37203
(615) 291-6380
Nashville, TN 37203
(615) 291-6380
Grades: PK-5
| 265 students
Rank: n/an/a
711 South 7th St
Nashville, TN 37203
(615) 254-1791
Nashville, TN 37203
(615) 254-1791
Grades: PK
| n/a students
Rank: n/an/a
230 Appleton Way
Nashville, TN 37203
(615) 322-8201
Nashville, TN 37203
(615) 322-8201
Grades: PK
| n/a students
37203, Tennessee Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
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
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
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in 37203, TN?
The top ranked public preschools in 37203, TN include Carter-lawrence Elementary School and Fall-hamilton Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in 37203?
4 public preschools are located in 37203.
What is the racial composition of students in 37203?
37203 public preschools minority enrollment is 95% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Tennessee public preschools average of 42% (majority Black).
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