For the 2025-26 school year, there are 5 public elementary schools serving 2,005 students in 37072, TN.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in 37072, TN are Madison Creek Elementary School, Millersville Elementary School and Old Center Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public elementary schools in zipcode 37072 have an average math proficiency score of 38% (versus the Tennessee public elementary school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 32% (versus the 36% statewide average). Elementary schools in 37072, TN have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Tennessee public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 64% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is more than the Tennessee public elementary school average of 43% (majority Black).
Best 37072, TN Public Elementary Schools (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Madison Creek Elementary School
(Math: 79% | Reading: 69%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
1040 Madison Creek Rd
Goodlettsville, TN 37072
(615) 859-4991
Goodlettsville, TN 37072
(615) 859-4991
Gr: PK-5 | 547 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 32%
Rank: #22.
Millersville Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1248 Louisville Hwy
Goodlettsville, TN 37072
(615) 859-1439
Goodlettsville, TN 37072
(615) 859-1439
Gr: PK-5 | 264 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 58%
Rank: #33.
Old Center Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1245 Dickerson Pike South
Goodlettsville, TN 37072
(615) 859-8968
Goodlettsville, TN 37072
(615) 859-8968
Gr: PK-5 | 351 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 84%
Rank: #44.
Goodlettsville Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
514 Donald St
Goodlettsville, TN 37072
(615) 859-8950
Goodlettsville, TN 37072
(615) 859-8950
Gr: PK-5 | 431 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 75%
Rank: #55.
Goodlettsville Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 14% | Reading: 13%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
300 South Main St
Goodlettsville, TN 37072
(615) 859-8956
Goodlettsville, TN 37072
(615) 859-8956
Gr: 6-8 | 412 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 83%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in 37072, TN?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in 37072, TN include Madison Creek Elementary School, Millersville Elementary School and Old Center Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in 37072?
5 public elementary schools are located in 37072.
What is the racial composition of students in 37072?
37072 public elementary schools minority enrollment is 64% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is more than the Tennessee public elementary schools average of 43% (majority Black).
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