For the 2024 school year, there are 14 public schools serving 3,389 students in 37209, TN (there are 2 private schools, serving 279 private students). 92% of all K-12 students in 37209, TN are educated in public schools (compared to the TN state average of 90%).
The top ranked public schools in 37209, TN are Early College High School, Sylvan Park Elementary School and Mnps Virtual School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 37209 have an average math proficiency score of 14% (versus the Tennessee public school average of 27%), and reading proficiency score of 20% (versus the 30% statewide average). Schools in 37209, TN have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Tennessee public schools.
Minority enrollment is 73% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Tennessee public school average of 40% (majority Black).
Best 37209, TN Public Schools (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Early College High School
(Math: <50% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
120 White Bridge Rd
Nashville, TN 37209
(615) 353-3333
Nashville, TN 37209
(615) 353-3333
Grades: 9-12
| 191 students
Rank: #22.
Sylvan Park Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
4801 Utah Ave
Nashville, TN 37209
(615) 298-8423
Nashville, TN 37209
(615) 298-8423
Grades: K-4
| 393 students
Rank: #33.
Mnps Virtual School
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
4805 Park Ave, Suite 300
Nashville, TN 37209
(615) 259-4636
Nashville, TN 37209
(615) 259-4636
Grades: 4-12
| 290 students
Rank: #44.
Gower Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
650 Old Hickory Blvd
Nashville, TN 37209
(615) 353-2012
Nashville, TN 37209
(615) 353-2012
Grades: PK-4
| 495 students
Rank: #55.
Charlotte Park Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
480 Annex Ave
Nashville, TN 37209
(615) 353-2006
Nashville, TN 37209
(615) 353-2006
Grades: PK-4
| 486 students
Rank: #66.
Nashville Big Picture High School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 11-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
160 Rural Ave
Nashville, TN 37209
(615) 353-2081
Nashville, TN 37209
(615) 353-2081
Grades: 9-12
| 145 students
Rank: #77.
Nashville Prep
Charter School
(Math: 6% | Reading: 12%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1300 56th Ave N
Nashville, TN 37209
(615) 538-7284
Nashville, TN 37209
(615) 538-7284
Grades: 5-8
| 229 students
Rank: #8 - 98. - 9.
Cockrill Elementary School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
4701 Indiana Ave
Nashville, TN 37209
(615) 298-8075
Nashville, TN 37209
(615) 298-8075
Grades: PK-5
| 271 students
Rank: #8 - 98. - 9.
Park Avenue Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
3703 Park Ave
Nashville, TN 37209
(615) 298-8412
Nashville, TN 37209
(615) 298-8412
Grades: PK-5
| 335 students
Rank: #1010.
W.a. Bass Alternative Learning Center
Alternative School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤20% )
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
5200 Delaware Ave
Nashville, TN 37209
(615) 298-3278
Nashville, TN 37209
(615) 298-3278
Grades: 9-12
| 26 students
Rank: #1111.
Moses Mckissack Middle School
(Math: 4% | Reading: 6%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
915 38th Ave N
Nashville, TN 37209
(615) 329-8170
Nashville, TN 37209
(615) 329-8170
Grades: 6-8
| 168 students
Rank: n/an/a
610 49th Ave
Nashville, TN 37209
(615) 298-2294
Nashville, TN 37209
(615) 298-2294
Grades: 9-12
| 60 students
Rank: n/an/a
5200 Delaware Ave
Nashville, TN 37209
(615) 298-3278
Nashville, TN 37209
(615) 298-3278
Grades: 9-12
| 19 students
Rank: n/an/a
5300 Delaware Ave
Nashville, TN 37209
(615) 298-8053
Nashville, TN 37209
(615) 298-8053
Grades: 9-12
| 281 students
37209, Tennessee Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
4805 Park Ave
Nashville, TN 37209
(615) 259-8400
Nashville, TN 37209
(615) 259-8400
Grades: 10-12
| n/a students
Mc Cann Alternative Learning Center (Closed 2014)
Alternative School
1300 56th Ave North
Nashville, TN 37209
(615) 298-8090
Nashville, TN 37209
(615) 298-8090
Grades: K-8
| 37 students
915 38th Ave N
Nashville, TN 37209
(615) 329-8170
Nashville, TN 37209
(615) 329-8170
Grades: PK-8
| 198 students
4805 Park Avenue
Nashville, TN 37209
(615) 259-4636
Nashville, TN 37209
(615) 259-4636
Grades: K-12
| n/a students
Old Cockrill (Closed 2006)
Alternative School
610 49th Avenue North
Nashville, TN 37209
(615) 298-2495
Nashville, TN 37209
(615) 298-2495
Grades: 5-12
| 327 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 37209, TN?
The top ranked public schools in 37209, TN include Early College High School, Sylvan Park Elementary School and Mnps Virtual School.
How many public schools are located in 37209, TN?
14 public schools are located in 37209, TN.
What percentage of students in 37209, TN go to public school?
92% of all K-12 students in 37209, TN are educated in public schools (compared to the TN state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in 37209, TN?
37209, TN public schools minority enrollment is 73% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Tennessee public schools average of 40% (majority Black).
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