Serving 837 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Nashville Collegiate Prep ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Tennessee for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 20-24% (which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 25-29% (which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 37%).
Minority enrollment is 78% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 43% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026-27)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: Kindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 837 students
- Minority Enrollment: 78%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in TN
- Math Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education
School Overview
Nashville Collegiate Prep's student population of 837 students has grown by 163% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
Total Students
837 students
Total Classroom Teachers (23-24)
33 teachers
School Rankings
Nashville Collegiate Prep ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,728 schools in Tennessee (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Nashville Collegiate Prep is 0.70, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.62. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1201 out of 1728 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
37%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
40%
Student-Teacher Ratio
n/a
15:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
3%
2%
Hispanic
40%
16%
Black
31%
20%
White
22%
57%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)13.5%
23.6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Nashville Collegiate Prep's ranking?
Nashville Collegiate Prep is ranked #1201 out of 1,728 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Tennessee.
What schools are Nashville Collegiate Prep often compared to?
Nashville Collegiate Prepis often viewed alongside schools like Kipp Antioch College Prep Elementary School, May Werthan Shayne Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
20-24% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% TN state average), while 25-29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 37% TN state average).
How many students attend Nashville Collegiate Prep?
837 students attend Nashville Collegiate Prep.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
40% of Nashville Collegiate Prep students are Hispanic, 31% of students are Black, 22% of students are White, 3% of students are Asian, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What grades does Nashville Collegiate Prep offer ?
Nashville Collegiate Prep offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8
What school district is Nashville Collegiate Prep part of?
Nashville Collegiate Prep is part of Tennessee Public Charter School Commission School District.
School Reviews
5 10/10/2025
Management of NCP is striving very sincerely to help students improve their performance. They try to follow TN academic standards as much as possible. Teachers are very hard working. But they need support from parents, who are very busy in life due to many reasons. These children will do much better if their parents work with teachers as a team. Great school.
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