For the 2026-27 school year, there is 1 public preschool serving 210 students in Nashville, IN.
The top-ranked public preschool in Nashville, IN is Van Buren Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Nashville, IN public preschool have an average math proficiency score of 52% (versus the Indiana public pre school average of 45%), and reading proficiency score of 57% (versus the 39% statewide average). Pre schools in Nashville have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Indiana public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the Indiana public preschool average of 36% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Preschools in Nashville, IN (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Van Buren Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
4045 State Road 135 South
Nashville, IN 47448
(812) 988-6658
Nashville, IN 47448
(812) 988-6658
Gr: PK-5 | 210 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Nashville, Indiana Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
260 School House Ln
Nashville, IN 47448
(812) 988-6607
Nashville, IN 47448
(812) 988-6607
Gr: 5-6 | 252 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
260 South Schoolhouse Ln
Nashville, IN 47448
(812) 988-6607
Nashville, IN 47448
(812) 988-6607
Gr: K-6 | 267 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in Nashville, IN?
The top-ranked public preschools in Nashville, IN include Van Buren Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Nashville?
1 public preschools are located in Nashville.
What is the racial composition of students in Nashville?
Nashville public preschools minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the Indiana public preschools average of 36% (majority Hispanic).
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