For the 2024 school year, there are 12 public schools serving 4,516 students in 37206, TN (there are 2 private schools, serving 226 private students). 95% of all K-12 students in 37206, TN are educated in public schools (compared to the TN state average of 90%).
The top ranked public schools in 37206, TN are Lockeland Elementary School, Meigs Middle School and Nashville Classical. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 37206 have an average math proficiency score of 39% (versus the Tennessee public school average of 31%), and reading proficiency score of 44% (versus the 37% statewide average). Schools in 37206, TN have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Tennessee public schools.
Minority enrollment is 71% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Tennessee public school average of 40% (majority Black).
Best 37206, TN Public Schools (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Lockeland Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 85-89% | 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
Grades: K-4
| 290 students
Rank: #22.
Meigs Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 85% | Reading: 87%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
713 Ramsey St
Nashville, TN 37206
(615) 271-3222
Nashville, TN 37206
(615) 271-3222
Grades: 5-8
| 688 students
Rank: #33.
Nashville Classical
Charter School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
2000 Greenwood Ave
Nashville, TN 37206
(615) 538-5841
Nashville, TN 37206
(615) 538-5841
Grades: K-8
| 536 students
Rank: #44.
Rosebank Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1012 Preston Dr
Nashville, TN 37206
(615) 262-6720
Nashville, TN 37206
(615) 262-6720
Grades: PK-4
| 335 students
Rank: #55.
Explore Community School
Charter School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
707 South 7th St
Nashville, TN 37206
(615) 784-8222
Nashville, TN 37206
(615) 784-8222
Grades: K-6
| 518 students
Rank: #66.
Warner Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
626 Russell St
Nashville, TN 37206
(615) 291-6395
Nashville, TN 37206
(615) 291-6395
Grades: PK-4
| 282 students
Rank: #77.
Cora Howe School
Special Education School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: ≤10%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1928 Greenwood Ave
Nashville, TN 37206
(615) 612-2545
Nashville, TN 37206
(615) 612-2545
Grades: K-12
| 64 students
Rank: #88.
Kipp Nashville Elementary School
Charter School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1000 Sevier St
Nashville, TN 37206
(615) 226-4484
Nashville, TN 37206
(615) 226-4484
Grades: K-4
| 371 students
Rank: #99.
East Nashville Middle School
(Math: 9% | Reading: 13%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
110 Gallatin Rd
Nashville, TN 37206
(615) 262-6670
Nashville, TN 37206
(615) 262-6670
Grades: 5-8
| 326 students
Rank: #1010.
Hattie Cotton Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1033 West Greenwood Ave
Nashville, TN 37206
(615) 262-6981
Nashville, TN 37206
(615) 262-6981
Grades: PK-5
| 270 students
Rank: #1111.
East Nashville Magnet High School
Magnet School
(Math: ≤1% | Reading: 14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
110 Gallatin Rd
Nashville, TN 37206
(615) 262-6947
Nashville, TN 37206
(615) 262-6947
Grades: 9-12
| 641 students
Rank: n/an/a
601 Mcferrin Ave
Nashville, TN 37206
(615) 262-6721
Nashville, TN 37206
(615) 262-6721
Grades: PK
| 195 students
37206, Tennessee Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Bailey Middle School (Closed 2021)
Magnet School
2000 Greenwood Av
Nashville, TN 37206
(615) 262-6670
Nashville, TN 37206
(615) 262-6670
Grades: 5-8
| 405 students
1928 Greenwood Ave
Nashville, TN 37206
(615) 262-6675
Nashville, TN 37206
(615) 262-6675
Grades: PK-4
| 238 students
1000 Sevier St
Nashville, TN 37206
(615) 262-6708
Nashville, TN 37206
(615) 262-6708
Grades: 3-4
| 150 students
601 Mcferrin Av
Nashville, TN 37206
(615) 262-6728
Nashville, TN 37206
(615) 262-6728
Grades: PK-4
| 240 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 37206, TN?
The top ranked public schools in 37206, TN include Lockeland Elementary School, Meigs Middle School and Nashville Classical.
How many public schools are located in 37206, TN?
12 public schools are located in 37206, TN.
What percentage of students in 37206, TN go to public school?
95% of all K-12 students in 37206, TN are educated in public schools (compared to the TN state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in 37206, TN?
37206, TN public schools minority enrollment is 71% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Tennessee public schools average of 40% (majority Black).
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