For the 2025 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 44% (versus the Tennessee public pre school average of 37%), and reading proficiency score of 44% (versus the 37% statewide average). Pre schools in 37216, TN have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% 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 (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Dan Mills Elementary School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
4106 Kennedy Ave
Nashville, TN 37216
(615) 262-6677
Nashville, TN 37216
(615) 262-6677
Grades: PK-5
| 604 students
Rank: #22.
Inglewood Elementary School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 11-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1700 Riverside Dr
Nashville, TN 37216
(615) 262-6697
Nashville, TN 37216
(615) 262-6697
Grades: PK-5
| 222 students
37216, Tennessee Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Baxter Alternative Learning Center (Closed 2014)
Alternative School
3515 Gallatin Rd
Nashville, TN 37216
(615) 650-5381
Nashville, TN 37216
(615) 650-5381
Grades: 7-12
| 154 students
575 Joyce Ln
Nashville, TN 37216
(615) 262-6685
Nashville, TN 37216
(615) 262-6685
Grades: 5-8
| n/a students
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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