For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public preschools serving 826 students in 37216, TN.
The top-ranked public preschools in 37216, TN are Dan Mills Elementary School and Inglewood Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public preschools in zipcode 37216 have an average math proficiency score of 40% (versus the Tennessee public pre school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 44% (versus the 37% statewide average). Pre schools in 37216, TN have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Tennessee public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 44% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Tennessee public preschool average of 42% (majority Black).
Best 37216, TN Public Preschools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Dan Mills Elementary School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
4106 Kennedy Ave
Nashville, TN 37216
(615) 262-6677
Nashville, TN 37216
(615) 262-6677
Gr: PK-5 | 604 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 32%
Rank: #22.
Inglewood Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 11-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1700 Riverside Dr
Nashville, TN 37216
(615) 262-6697
Nashville, TN 37216
(615) 262-6697
Gr: PK-5 | 222 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 75%
37216, Tennessee Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Baxter Alternative Learning Center (Closed 2014)
Alternative School
3515 Gallatin Rd
Nashville, TN 37216
(615) 650-5381
Nashville, TN 37216
(615) 650-5381
Gr: 7-12 | 154 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 85%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in 37216, TN?
The top-ranked public preschools in 37216, TN include Dan Mills Elementary School and Inglewood Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in 37216?
2 public preschools are located in 37216.
What is the racial composition of students in 37216?
37216 public preschools minority enrollment is 44% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Tennessee public preschools average of 42% (majority Black).
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