For the 2026-27 school year, there is 1 public charter school serving 187 students in 37209, TN.
The top-ranked public charter school in 37209, TN is Nashville Prep. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public charter school in zipcode 37209 have an average math proficiency score of 22% (versus the Tennessee public charter school average of 21%), and reading proficiency score of 23% (versus the 23% statewide average). Charter schools in 37209, TN have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Tennessee public charter schools.
Minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Tennessee public charter school average of 90% (majority Black).
Best 37209, TN Public Charter Schools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Nashville Prep
Charter School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 23%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1300 56th Ave N
Nashville, TN 37209
(615) 921-8440
Nashville, TN 37209
(615) 921-8440
Gr: 5-8 | 187 students Minority enrollment: 97%
37209, Tennessee Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
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
Gr: K-8 | 37 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
915 38th Ave N
Nashville, TN 37209
(615) 329-8170
Nashville, TN 37209
(615) 329-8170
Gr: PK-8 | 198 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
Old Cockrill (Closed 2006)
Alternative School
610 49th Avenue North
Nashville, TN 37209
(615) 298-2495
Nashville, TN 37209
(615) 298-2495
Gr: 5-12 | 327 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public charter schools in 37209, TN?
The top-ranked public charter schools in 37209, TN include Nashville Prep.
How many public charter schools are located in 37209?
1 public charter schools are located in 37209.
What is the racial composition of students in 37209?
37209 public charter schools minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Tennessee public charter schools average of 90% (majority Black).
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