For the 2026-27 school year, there are 8 public elementary schools serving 2,644 students in 37209, TN.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in 37209, TN are Sylvan Park Elementary School, Gower Elementary School and Charlotte Park Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public elementary schools in zipcode 37209 have an average math proficiency score of 24% (versus the Tennessee public elementary school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 25% (versus the 36% statewide average). Elementary schools in 37209, TN have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Tennessee public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 70% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Tennessee public elementary school average of 44% (majority Black).
Best 37209, TN Public Elementary Schools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Sylvan Park Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
4801 Utah Ave
Nashville, TN 37209
(615) 298-8423
Nashville, TN 37209
(615) 298-8423
Gr: K-5 | 459 students Minority enrollment: 33%
Rank: #22.
Gower Elementary School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
650 Old Hickory Blvd
Nashville, TN 37209
(615) 353-2012
Nashville, TN 37209
(615) 353-2012
Gr: PK-5 | 631 students Minority enrollment: 56%
Rank: #33.
Charlotte Park Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
480 Annex Ave
Nashville, TN 37209
(615) 353-2006
Nashville, TN 37209
(615) 353-2006
Gr: PK-5 | 527 students Minority enrollment: 83%
Rank: #44.
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%
Rank: #55.
Mnps Virtual School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
4805 Park Ave, Suite 300
Nashville, TN 37209
(615) 463-0188
Nashville, TN 37209
(615) 463-0188
Gr: 4-12 | 131 students Minority enrollment: 53%
Rank: #66.
Cockrill Elementary School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
4701 Indiana Ave
Nashville, TN 37209
(615) 298-8075
Nashville, TN 37209
(615) 298-8075
Gr: PK-5 | 286 students Minority enrollment: 90%
Rank: #77.
Park Avenue Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
3703 Park Ave
Nashville, TN 37209
(615) 298-8412
Nashville, TN 37209
(615) 298-8412
Gr: PK-5 | 309 students Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #88.
Moses Mckissack Middle School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: ≤5%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
915 38th Ave N
Nashville, TN 37209
(615) 329-8170
Nashville, TN 37209
(615) 329-8170
Gr: 6-8 | 114 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 elementary schools in 37209, TN?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in 37209, TN include Sylvan Park Elementary School, Gower Elementary School and Charlotte Park Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in 37209?
8 public elementary schools are located in 37209.
What is the racial composition of students in 37209?
37209 public elementary schools minority enrollment is 70% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Tennessee public elementary schools average of 44% (majority Black).
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