For the 2026 school year, there are 7 public preschools serving 3,237 students in 38301, TN.
The top-ranked public preschools in 38301, TN are Community Montessori School, West Tennessee School For The Deaf and Arlington Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public preschools in zipcode 38301 have an average math proficiency score of 21% (versus the Tennessee public pre school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 26% (versus the 36% statewide average). Pre schools in 38301, TN have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Tennessee public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 76% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Tennessee public preschool average of 43% (majority Black).
Best 38301, TN Public Preschools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Community Montessori School
Magnet School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
716 Westwood Ave
Jackson, TN 38301
(731) 422-3116
Jackson, TN 38301
(731) 422-3116
Gr: PK-8 | 665 students Minority enrollment: 35%
Rank: #22.
West Tennessee School For The Deaf
Special Education School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
100 Berryhill Dr
Jackson, TN 38301
(731) 423-5705
Jackson, TN 38301
(731) 423-5705
Gr: PK-5 | 33 students Minority enrollment: 39%
Rank: #33.
Arlington Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 14% | Reading: 16%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
701 Arlington Ave
Jackson, TN 38301
(731) 265-9784
Jackson, TN 38301
(731) 265-9784
Gr: PK-5 | 626 students Minority enrollment: 93%
Rank: #44.
Rose Hill School
Magnet School
(Math: 10% | Reading: 16%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
2233 Beech Bluff Rd
Jackson, TN 38301
(731) 423-6170
Jackson, TN 38301
(731) 423-6170
Gr: PK-8 | 511 students Minority enrollment: 57%
Rank: #55.
Isaac Lane Technology Magnet Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
746 Lexington Ave
Jackson, TN 38301
(731) 423-4720
Jackson, TN 38301
(731) 423-4720
Gr: PK-4 | 563 students Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #66.
Alexander Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
900 N Highland Ave
Jackson, TN 38301
(731) 422-1841
Jackson, TN 38301
(731) 422-1841
Gr: PK-5 | 427 students Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #77.
Lincoln Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 6-9%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
532 Whitehall St
Jackson, TN 38301
(731) 988-3800
Jackson, TN 38301
(731) 988-3800
Gr: PK-5 | 412 students Minority enrollment: 99%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in 38301, TN?
The top-ranked public preschools in 38301, TN include Community Montessori School, West Tennessee School For The Deaf and Arlington Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in 38301?
7 public preschools are located in 38301.
What is the racial composition of students in 38301?
38301 public preschools minority enrollment is 76% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Tennessee public preschools average of 43% (majority Black).
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