For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public preschools serving 1,561 students in 38053, TN.
The top-ranked public preschools in 38053, TN are E.e. Jeter Elementary Middle School, Millington Primary School and Lucy Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public preschools in zipcode 38053 have an average math proficiency score of 30% (versus the Tennessee public pre school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 33% (versus the 37% statewide average). Pre schools in 38053, TN have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Tennessee public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 62% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Tennessee public preschool average of 42% (majority Black).
Best 38053, TN Public Preschools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
E.e. Jeter Elementary Middle School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
7662 Benjestown Rd
Millington, TN 38053
(901) 416-2955
Millington, TN 38053
(901) 416-2955
Gr: PK-8 | 369 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 39%
Rank: #22.
Millington Primary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
6445 William Osteen Dr
Millington, TN 38053
(901) 873-8433
Millington, TN 38053
(901) 873-8433
Gr: PK-3 | 891 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 62%
Rank: #33.
Lucy Elementary School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
6269 Amherst Rd
Millington, TN 38053
(901) 416-2610
Millington, TN 38053
(901) 416-2610
Gr: PK-5 | 301 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 90%
38053, Tennessee Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
4943 West Union Rd
Millington, TN 38053
(901) 873-8165
Millington, TN 38053
(901) 873-8165
Gr: PK-5 | 361 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 52%
6467 Navy Rd
Millington, TN 38053
(901) 873-8140
Millington, TN 38053
(901) 873-8140
Gr: K-5 | 454 students
4964 Cuba Millington Rd
Millington, TN 38053
(901) 873-8130
Millington, TN 38053
(901) 873-8130
Gr: 6-8 | 564 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 60%
4885 Bill Knight Rd
Millington, TN 38053
(901) 873-8146
Millington, TN 38053
(901) 873-8146
Gr: K-5 | 402 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in 38053, TN?
The top-ranked public preschools in 38053, TN include E.e. Jeter Elementary Middle School, Millington Primary School and Lucy Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in 38053?
3 public preschools are located in 38053.
What is the racial composition of students in 38053?
38053 public preschools minority enrollment is 62% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Tennessee public preschools average of 42% (majority Black).
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