For the 2026 school year, there are 9 public preschools serving 7,779 students in 37042, TN.
The top-ranked public preschools in 37042, TN are West Creek Elementary School, Hazelwood Elementary School and Barkers Mill Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public preschools in zipcode 37042 have an average math proficiency score of 32% (versus the Tennessee public pre school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 33% (versus the 36% statewide average). Pre schools in 37042, TN have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Tennessee public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 69% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Tennessee public preschool average of 43% (majority Black).
Best 37042, TN Public Preschools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
West Creek Elementary School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1201 W Creek Coyote Trl
Clarksville, TN 37042
(931) 802-8637
Clarksville, TN 37042
(931) 802-8637
Gr: PK-5 | 1,096 students Minority enrollment: 67%
Rank: #22.
Hazelwood Elementary School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
2623 Tiny Town Rd
Clarksville, TN 37042
(931) 553-2075
Clarksville, TN 37042
(931) 553-2075
Gr: PK-5 | 992 students Minority enrollment: 68%
Rank: #33.
Barkers Mill Elementary School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1230 Little Bobcat Ln
Clarksville, TN 37042
(931) 906-7235
Clarksville, TN 37042
(931) 906-7235
Gr: PK-5 | 965 students Minority enrollment: 69%
Rank: #44.
Pisgah Elementary School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1770 Hazelwood Rd
Clarksville, TN 37042
(931) 802-6790
Clarksville, TN 37042
(931) 802-6790
Gr: PK-5 | 934 students Minority enrollment: 65%
Rank: #55.
Liberty Elementary School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
849 S Liberty Church Rd
Clarksville, TN 37042
(931) 905-5729
Clarksville, TN 37042
(931) 905-5729
Gr: PK-5 | 866 students Minority enrollment: 62%
Rank: #66.
Byrns Darden Elementary School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
609 E St
Clarksville, TN 37042
(931) 648-5615
Clarksville, TN 37042
(931) 648-5615
Gr: PK-5 | 547 students Minority enrollment: 78%
Rank: #77.
Ringgold Elementary School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
240 Ringgold Rd
Clarksville, TN 37042
(931) 648-5625
Clarksville, TN 37042
(931) 648-5625
Gr: PK-5 | 829 students Minority enrollment: 77%
Rank: #88.
Minglewood Elementary School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 25%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
215 Cunningham Ln
Clarksville, TN 37042
(931) 648-5646
Clarksville, TN 37042
(931) 648-5646
Gr: PK-5 | 771 students Minority enrollment: 71%
Rank: #99.
Kenwood Elementary School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 25%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1101 Peachers Mill Rd
Clarksville, TN 37042
(931) 553-2059
Clarksville, TN 37042
(931) 553-2059
Gr: PK-5 | 779 students Minority enrollment: 70%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in 37042, TN?
The top-ranked public preschools in 37042, TN include West Creek Elementary School, Hazelwood Elementary School and Barkers Mill Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in 37042?
9 public preschools are located in 37042.
What is the racial composition of students in 37042?
37042 public preschools minority enrollment is 69% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Tennessee public preschools average of 43% (majority Black).
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