For the 2025 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 1,608 students in 37208, TN (there are 2 private schools, serving 204 private students). 89% of all K-12 students in 37208, TN are educated in public schools (compared to the TN state average of 90%).
The top ranked public schools in 37208, TN are Hull-jackson Elementary School, Jones Elementary School and Robert Churchwell Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 37208 have an average math proficiency score of 5% (versus the Tennessee public school average of 31%), and reading proficiency score of 11% (versus the 37% statewide average). Schools in 37208, TN have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Tennessee public schools.
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Tennessee public school average of 43% (majority Black).
Best 37208, TN Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Hull-jackson Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1015 Kellow St
Nashville, TN 37208
(615) 291-6601
Nashville, TN 37208
(615) 291-6601
Grades: PK-5
| 360 students
Rank: #22.
Jones Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1800 9th Ave
Nashville, TN 37208
(615) 291-6382
Nashville, TN 37208
(615) 291-6382
Grades: PK-5
| 242 students
Rank: #33.
Robert Churchwell Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 6-9%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1625 Dr. D. B. Todd Jr. Blvd
Nashville, TN 37208
(615) 687-4024
Nashville, TN 37208
(615) 687-4024
Grades: PK-5
| 292 students
Rank: #44.
John Early Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 6-9%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1000 Cass St
Nashville, TN 37208
(615) 291-6369
Nashville, TN 37208
(615) 291-6369
Grades: 6-8
| 169 students
Rank: #55.
Pearl-cohn High School
Magnet School
(Math: ≤1% | Reading: 9%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
904 26th Avenue North
Nashville, TN 37208
(615) 329-8150
Nashville, TN 37208
(615) 329-8150
Grades: 9-12
| 545 students
37208, Tennessee Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
1531 9th Avenue North
Nashville, TN 37208
(615) 291-6762
Nashville, TN 37208
(615) 291-6762
Grades: PK-4
| n/a students
1506 Mary St
Nashville, TN 37208
(615) 715-8104
Nashville, TN 37208
(615) 715-8104
Grades: K-2
| 51 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 37208, TN?
The top ranked public schools in 37208, TN include Hull-jackson Elementary School, Jones Elementary School and Robert Churchwell Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in 37208?
5 public schools are located in 37208.
What percentage of students in 37208 go to public school?
89% of all K-12 students in 37208 are educated in public schools (compared to the TN state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in 37208?
37208 public schools minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Tennessee public schools average of 43% (majority Black).
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