For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public preschools serving 3,095 students in 38002, TN.
The top-ranked public preschools in 38002, TN are Donelson Elementary School, Arlington Elementary School and Lakeland Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public preschools in zipcode 38002 have an average math proficiency score of 70% (versus the Tennessee public pre school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 59% (versus the 37% statewide average). Pre schools in 38002, TN have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 5% of Tennessee public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 35% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Tennessee public preschool average of 42% (majority Black).
Best 38002, TN Public Preschools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
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: #22.
Arlington Elementary School
(Math: 75% | Reading: 69%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
11825 Douglas
Arlington, TN 38002
(901) 867-6000
Arlington, TN 38002
(901) 867-6000
Gr: PK-5 | 898 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
Rank: #33.
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: #44.
Barret's Chapel Elementary Middle School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 21%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
10280 Godwin Rd
Arlington, TN 38002
(901) 416-0325
Arlington, TN 38002
(901) 416-0325
Gr: PK-8 | 311 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 74%
38002, Tennessee Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
4734 Shadowlawn Rd
Arlington, TN 38002
(901) 373-2654
Arlington, TN 38002
(901) 373-2654
Gr: 9 | 753 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 41%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in 38002, TN?
The top-ranked public preschools in 38002, TN include Donelson Elementary School, Arlington Elementary School and Lakeland Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in 38002?
4 public preschools are located in 38002.
What is the racial composition of students in 38002?
38002 public preschools minority enrollment is 35% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Tennessee public preschools average of 42% (majority Black).
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