For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public preschools serving 1,537 students in 37217, TN.
The top ranked public preschools in 37217, TN are Lakeview Elementary School, Glengarry Elementary School and Glenview Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public preschools in zipcode 37217 have an average math proficiency score of 14% (versus the Tennessee public pre school average of 37%), and reading proficiency score of 16% (versus the 37% statewide average). Pre schools in 37217, TN have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Tennessee public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 87% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Tennessee public preschool average of 42% (majority Black).
Best 37217, TN Public Preschools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Lakeview Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
455 Rural Hill Rd
Nashville, TN 37217
(615) 360-2912
Nashville, TN 37217
(615) 360-2912
Grades: PK-4
| 538 students
Rank: #22.
Glengarry Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
200 Finley Dr
Nashville, TN 37217
(615) 360-2900
Nashville, TN 37217
(615) 360-2900
Grades: PK-4
| 357 students
Rank: #33.
Glenview Elementary School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1020 Patricia Dr
Nashville, TN 37217
(615) 360-2906
Nashville, TN 37217
(615) 360-2906
Grades: PK-5
| 642 students
37217, Tennessee Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
730 Neely's Bend Rd
Nashville, TN 37217
(615) 717-7643
Nashville, TN 37217
(615) 717-7643
Grades: 7-8
| 120 students
297 Plus Park Blvd
Nashville, TN 37217
(615) 473-3006
Nashville, TN 37217
(615) 473-3006
Grades: 5-8
| 159 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in 37217, TN?
The top ranked public preschools in 37217, TN include Lakeview Elementary School, Glengarry Elementary School and Glenview Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in 37217?
3 public preschools are located in 37217.
What is the racial composition of students in 37217?
37217 public preschools minority enrollment is 87% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Tennessee public preschools average of 42% (majority Black).
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