For the 2026-27 school year, there are 4 public charter schools serving 1,757 students in 37206, TN.
The top-ranked public charter schools in 37206, TN are Nashville Classical East, Liberty Collegiate Academy and Explore Community School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public charter schools in zipcode 37206 have an average math proficiency score of 30% (versus the Tennessee public charter school average of 21%), and reading proficiency score of 32% (versus the 23% statewide average). Charter schools in 37206, TN have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Tennessee public charter schools.
Minority enrollment is 80% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Tennessee public charter school average of 90% (majority Black).
Best 37206, TN Public Charter Schools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
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 | 549 students Minority enrollment: 71%
Rank: #22.
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 | 241 students Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #33.
Explore Community School
Charter School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
707 S 7th St
Nashville, TN 37206
(615) 784-8222
Nashville, TN 37206
(615) 784-8222
Gr: K-8 | 591 students Minority enrollment: 70%
Rank: #44.
Kipp Kirkpatrick Elementary School
Charter School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1000 Sevier St
Nashville, TN 37206
(615) 226-4484
Nashville, TN 37206
(615) 226-4484
Gr: K-4 | 376 students Minority enrollment: 97%
37206, Tennessee Public Schools (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
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%
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%
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 charter schools in 37206, TN?
The top-ranked public charter schools in 37206, TN include Nashville Classical East, Liberty Collegiate Academy and Explore Community School.
How many public charter schools are located in 37206?
4 public charter schools are located in 37206.
What is the racial composition of students in 37206?
37206 public charter schools minority enrollment is 80% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Tennessee public charter schools average of 90% (majority Black).
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