For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public middle schools serving 485 students in 37209, TN.
The top ranked public middle schools in 37209, TN are Nashville Prep, Mnps Virtual School and Moses Mckissack Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle schools in zipcode 37209 have an average math proficiency score of 16% (versus the Tennessee public middle school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 18% (versus the 34% statewide average). Middle schools in 37209, TN have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Tennessee public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 83% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Tennessee public middle school average of 39% (majority Black).
Best 37209, TN Public Middle Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Nashville Prep
Charter School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 23%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1300 56th Ave N
Nashville, TN 37209
(615) 921-8440
Nashville, TN 37209
(615) 921-8440
Grades: 5-8
| 211 students
Rank: #22.
Mnps Virtual School
(Math: 6-9% | 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
Grades: 4-12
| 152 students
Rank: #33.
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
Grades: 6-8
| 122 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 middle schools in 37209, TN?
The top ranked public middle schools in 37209, TN include Nashville Prep, Mnps Virtual School and Moses Mckissack Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in 37209?
3 public middle schools are located in 37209.
What is the racial composition of students in 37209?
37209 public middle schools minority enrollment is 83% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Tennessee public middle schools average of 39% (majority Black).
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