For the 2025 school year, there are 127 public schools serving 57,550 students in Nashville, TN (there are , serving 18,653 private students). 76% of all K-12 students in Nashville, TN are educated in public schools (compared to the TN state average of 90%).
The top ranked public schools in Nashville, TN are Lockeland Elementary School, Meigs Middle School and Hume - Fogg High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Nashville, TN public schools have an average math proficiency score of 26% (versus the Tennessee public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 31% (versus the 37% statewide average). Schools in Nashville have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Tennessee public schools.
Minority enrollment is 73% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Tennessee public school average of 43% (majority Black).
Best 51±¬ÁÏs in Nashville, TN (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Lockeland Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 90-94% | Reading: 90-94%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
105 South 17th St
Nashville, TN 37206
(615) 258-1330
Nashville, TN 37206
(615) 258-1330
Gr: K-5 | 322 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Rank: #22.
Meigs Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 91% | Reading: 87%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
713 Ramsey St
Nashville, TN 37206
(615) 271-3222
Nashville, TN 37206
(615) 271-3222
Gr: 5-8 | 693 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 36%
Rank: #33.
Hume - Fogg High School
Magnet School
(Math: 86% | Reading: 95%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
700 Broadway
Nashville, TN 37203
(615) 291-6300
Nashville, TN 37203
(615) 291-6300
Gr: 9-12 | 893 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 42%
Rank: #44.
Martin Luther King Jr School
Magnet School
(Math: 81% | Reading: 87%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
613 17th Avenue North
Nashville, TN 37203
(615) 329-8400
Nashville, TN 37203
(615) 329-8400
Gr: 7-12 | 1,219 student Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 52%
Rank: #55.
Percy Priest Elementary School
(Math: 85-89% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
1700 Otter Creek Rd
Nashville, TN 37215
(615) 298-8416
Nashville, TN 37215
(615) 298-8416
Gr: K-5 | 534 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Rank: #66.
Glendale Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
800 Thompson Ave
Nashville, TN 37204
(615) 279-7970
Nashville, TN 37204
(615) 279-7970
Gr: PK-5 | 438 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
Rank: #77.
Julia Green Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
3500 Hobbs Rd
Nashville, TN 37215
(615) 298-8082
Nashville, TN 37215
(615) 298-8082
Gr: K-5 | 494 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Rank: #88.
Harpeth Valley Elementary School
(Math: 74% | Reading: 66%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
7840 Learning Ln
Nashville, TN 37221
(615) 662-3015
Nashville, TN 37221
(615) 662-3015
Gr: PK-5 | 717 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 29%
Rank: #99.
Crieve Hall Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
498 Hogan Rd
Nashville, TN 37220
(615) 333-5059
Nashville, TN 37220
(615) 333-5059
Gr: K-5 | 499 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 47%
Rank: #1010.
Early College High School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
120 White Bridge Rd
Nashville, TN 37209
(615) 353-3333
Nashville, TN 37209
(615) 353-3333
Gr: 9-12 | 160 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 73%
Rank: #1111.
Valor Voyager Academy
Charter School
(Math: 63% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
4531 Nolensville Pike, Suite 1
Nashville, TN 37211
(615) 823-7982
Nashville, TN 37211
(615) 823-7982
Gr: 5-8 | 513 students Student-teacher ratio: 27:1 Minority enrollment: 61%
Rank: #1212.
Valor Flagship Academy
Charter School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
4527 Nollensville Rd
Nashville, TN 37211
(615) 823-7982
Nashville, TN 37211
(615) 823-7982
Gr: 5-12 | 1,403 student Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 52%
Rank: #13 - 1413. - 14.
Stanford Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
2417 Maplecrest Dr
Nashville, TN 37214
(615) 885-8822
Nashville, TN 37214
(615) 885-8822
Gr: PK-5 | 435 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 41%
Rank: #13 - 1413. - 14.
Waverly-belmont Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
2301 10th Ave South
Nashville, TN 37204
(615) 800-7690
Nashville, TN 37204
(615) 800-7690
Gr: K-5 | 528 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 51%
Rank: #15 - 1715. - 17.
Eakin Elementary School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
2500 Fairfax Ave
Nashville, TN 37212
(615) 298-8076
Nashville, TN 37212
(615) 298-8076
Gr: K-5 | 544 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 58%
Rank: #15 - 1715. - 17.
Purpose Prep
Charter School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
220 Venture Cir
Nashville, TN 37228
(615) 724-0705
Nashville, TN 37228
(615) 724-0705
Gr: K-5 | 419 students Student-teacher ratio: 32:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #15 - 1715. - 17.
Sylvan Park Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
4801 Utah Ave
Nashville, TN 37209
(615) 298-8423
Nashville, TN 37209
(615) 298-8423
Gr: K-5 | 439 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 30%
Rank: #1818.
John Trotwood Moore Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
4425 Granny White Pike
Nashville, TN 37204
(615) 298-8095
Nashville, TN 37204
(615) 298-8095
Gr: 6-8 | 409 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 38%
Rank: #1919.
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: #2020.
Head Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1830 Jo Johnston Ave
Nashville, TN 37203
(615) 329-8160
Nashville, TN 37203
(615) 329-8160
Gr: 5-8 | 551 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 67%
Rank: #2121.
Nashville Classical East
Charter School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
2000 Greenwood Ave
Nashville, TN 37206
(615) 538-5841
Nashville, TN 37206
(615) 538-5841
Gr: K-8 | 537 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 72%
Rank: #2222.
Rose Park Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1025 9th Avenue South
Nashville, TN 37203
(615) 291-6405
Nashville, TN 37203
(615) 291-6405
Gr: 5-8 | 387 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 76%
Rank: #2323.
West End Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
3529 West End Ave
Nashville, TN 37205
(615) 298-8425
Nashville, TN 37205
(615) 298-8425
Gr: 6-8 | 332 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 54%
Rank: #2424.
May Werthan Shayne Elementary School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
6217 Nolensville Rd
Nashville, TN 37211
(615) 332-3020
Nashville, TN 37211
(615) 332-3020
Gr: PK-4 | 704 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 52%
Rank: #2525.
Gower Elementary School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
650 Old Hickory Blvd
Nashville, TN 37209
(615) 353-2012
Nashville, TN 37209
(615) 353-2012
Gr: PK-5 | 617 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 53%
Rank: #2626.
Nashville School Of The Arts
Magnet School
(Math: 15% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1250 Foster Ave
Nashville, TN 37210
(615) 291-6600
Nashville, TN 37210
(615) 291-6600
Gr: 9-12 | 569 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 54%
Rank: #27 - 2827. - 28.
Rosebank Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1012 Preston Dr
Nashville, TN 37206
(615) 262-6720
Nashville, TN 37206
(615) 262-6720
Gr: PK-5 | 440 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 48%
Rank: #27 - 2827. - 28.
Westmeade Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
6641 Clearbrook Dr
Nashville, TN 37205
(615) 353-2066
Nashville, TN 37205
(615) 353-2066
Gr: K-5 | 466 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 60%
Rank: #2929.
East End Preparatory School
Charter School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1460 Mcgavock Pike
Nashville, TN 37216
(615) 630-7470
Nashville, TN 37216
(615) 630-7470
Gr: K-8 | 756 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #3030.
John B. Whitsitt Elementary School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
110 Whitsett Rd
Nashville, TN 37210
(615) 333-5600
Nashville, TN 37210
(615) 333-5600
Gr: PK-5 | 504 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 83%
Rank: #31 - 3331. - 33.
Charlotte Park Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
480 Annex Ave
Nashville, TN 37209
(615) 353-2006
Nashville, TN 37209
(615) 353-2006
Gr: PK-5 | 514 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 82%
Rank: #31 - 3331. - 33.
Kipp Nashville College Prep Elementary School
Charter School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
3410 Knight Dr
Nashville, TN 37207
(615) 226-4484
Nashville, TN 37207
(615) 226-4484
Gr: K-4 | 413 students Student-teacher ratio: 34:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #31 - 3331. - 33.
Rocketship United
Charter School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
320 Plus Park Blvd
Nashville, TN 37217
(615) 712-7499
Nashville, TN 37217
(615) 712-7499
Gr: K-4 | 499 students Student-teacher ratio: 28:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #3434.
Kipp Nashville College Prep
Charter School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
3410 Knight Dr
Nashville, TN 37207
(615) 226-4484
Nashville, TN 37207
(615) 226-4484
Gr: 5-8 | 348 students Student-teacher ratio: 27:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #3535.
Liberty Collegiate Academy
Charter School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 26%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
3515 Gallatin Rd
Nashville, TN 37206
(615) 564-1974
Nashville, TN 37206
(615) 564-1974
Gr: 5-8 | 267 students Student-teacher ratio: 27:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
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Nashville, Tennessee 51±¬ÁÏs (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
2000 Greenwood Av
Nashville, TN 37206
(615) 262-6670
Nashville, TN 37206
(615) 262-6670
Gr: 5-8 | 405 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1
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%
730 Neely's Bend Rd
Nashville, TN 37217
(615) 717-7643
Nashville, TN 37217
(615) 717-7643
Gr: 7-8 | 120 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 85%
2835 Brick Church Pk
Nashville, TN 37207
(615) 262-6665
Nashville, TN 37207
(615) 262-6665
Gr: 8 | 96 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
1531 9th Avenue North
Nashville, TN 37208
(615) 291-6762
Nashville, TN 37208
(615) 291-6762
Gr: PK-4
C Lawrence Magnet School (Closed 2004)
Magnet School
1110 12th So Av
Nashville, TN 37203
(615) 291-6410
Nashville, TN 37203
(615) 291-6410
Gr: K-4 | 307 students
1034 1st Avenue South
Nashville, TN 37210
(615) 291-6365
Nashville, TN 37210
(615) 291-6365
Gr: 7-8 | 119 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 73%
1928 Greenwood Ave
Nashville, TN 37206
(615) 262-6675
Nashville, TN 37206
(615) 262-6675
Gr: PK-4 | 238 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 87%
500 Spence La
Nashville, TN 37210
(615) 291-6385
Nashville, TN 37210
(615) 291-6385
Gr: 5-8 | 299 students
322 Cleveland St
Nashville, TN 37207
(615) 262-6682
Nashville, TN 37207
(615) 262-6682
Gr: PK-4 | 158 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
400 Davidson Rd
Nashville, TN 37205
(615) 353-2025
Nashville, TN 37205
(615) 353-2025
Gr: 9-12 | 1,123 student Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 64%
Johnson Alternative School (Closed 2005)
Alternative School
1200 2nd So Av
Nashville, TN 37210
(615) 291-6414
Nashville, TN 37210
(615) 291-6414
Gr: 5-8 | 9 students
1200 2nd Ave So
Nashville, TN 37210
(615) 291-6414
Nashville, TN 37210
(615) 291-6414
Gr: 8-12 | 44 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 84%
1000 Sevier St
Nashville, TN 37206
(615) 262-6708
Nashville, TN 37206
(615) 262-6708
Gr: 3-4 | 150 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
Mc Cann Alternative Learning Center (Closed 2014)
Alternative School
1300 56th Ave North
Nashville, TN 37209
(615) 298-8090
Nashville, TN 37209
(615) 298-8090
Gr: K-8 | 37 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
915 38th Ave N
Nashville, TN 37209
(615) 329-8170
Nashville, TN 37209
(615) 329-8170
Gr: PK-8 | 198 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
4805 Park Avenue
Nashville, TN 37209
(615) 259-4636
Nashville, TN 37209
(615) 259-4636
Gr: K-12
Mnps Middle School Alc (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
2601 Bransford Av
Nashville, TN 37204
(615) 298-2294
Nashville, TN 37204
(615) 298-2294
Gr: 5-8 | 32 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1
Murphy Alternative Learning Center (Closed 2005)
Alternative School
2000 Murphy Av
Nashville, TN 37203
(615) 329-8410
Nashville, TN 37203
(615) 329-8410
Gr: 6-11 | 22 students
3307 Brick Church Pike
Nashville, TN 37207
(615) 921-5000
Nashville, TN 37207
(615) 921-5000
Gr: 5-8
3500 Hydes Ferry Rd
Nashville, TN 37218
(615) 291-6600
Nashville, TN 37218
(615) 291-6600
Gr: 9-12 | 557 students
297 Plus Park Blvd
Nashville, TN 37217
(615) 473-3006
Nashville, TN 37217
(615) 473-3006
Gr: 5-8 | 159 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Old Cockrill (Closed 2006)
Alternative School
610 49th Avenue North
Nashville, TN 37209
(615) 298-2495
Nashville, TN 37209
(615) 298-2495
Gr: 5-12 | 327 students
3200 Kings Ln
Nashville, TN 37218
(615) 876-5126
Nashville, TN 37218
(615) 876-5126
Gr: K-4
1506 Mary St
Nashville, TN 37208
(615) 715-8104
Nashville, TN 37208
(615) 715-8104
Gr: K-2 | 51 students Student-teacher ratio: 26:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
601 Mcferrin Av
Nashville, TN 37206
(615) 262-6728
Nashville, TN 37206
(615) 262-6728
Gr: PK-4 | 240 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Nashville, TN?
The top ranked public schools in Nashville, TN include Lockeland Elementary School, Meigs Middle School and Hume - Fogg High School.
How many public schools are located in Nashville?
127 public schools are located in Nashville.
What percentage of students in Nashville go to public school?
76% of all K-12 students in Nashville are educated in public schools (compared to the TN state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in Nashville?
Nashville public schools minority enrollment is 73% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Tennessee public schools average of 43% (majority Black).
Which public schools in Nashville are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Nashville include: Valor Voyager Academy vs. Valor Flagship Academy, Norman Binkley Elementary School vs. Crieve Hall Elementary School, Valor Flagship Academy vs. Valor Voyager Academy
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