For the 2026-27 school year, there are 2 public elementary schools serving 1,002 students in 37212, TN.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in 37212, TN are Eakin Elementary School and Harris-hillman Special Education. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public elementary schools in zipcode 37212 have an average math proficiency score of 49% (versus the Tennessee public elementary school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 49% (versus the 36% statewide average). Elementary schools in 37212, TN have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Tennessee public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 52% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Tennessee public elementary school average of 44% (majority Black).
Best 37212, TN Public Elementary Schools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Eakin Elementary School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
2500 Fairfax Ave
Nashville, TN 37212
(615) 298-8076
Nashville, TN 37212
(615) 298-8076
Gr: K-5 | 544 students Minority enrollment: 57%
Rank: #22.
Harris-hillman Special Education
Special Education School
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1706 26th Avenue South
Nashville, TN 37212
(615) 298-8085
Nashville, TN 37212
(615) 298-8085
Gr: PK-12 | 458 students Minority enrollment: 46%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in 37212, TN?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in 37212, TN include Eakin Elementary School and Harris-hillman Special Education.
How many public elementary schools are located in 37212?
2 public elementary schools are located in 37212.
What is the racial composition of students in 37212?
37212 public elementary schools minority enrollment is 52% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Tennessee public elementary schools average of 44% (majority Black).
Recent Articles
How Much Choice Do High School Students Have?
Learn how graduation requirements, prerequisites, electives, staffing, scheduling conflicts, AP courses, dual enrollment, and career pathways determine how much control high school students have over schedules each year.
Does Your Child Need More Recess?
Explore whether your child may benefit more from recess than another academic period, including research on attention, learning, physical activity, stress, social development, and school-day balance today.
Combined Grade Classrooms, What Parents Should Know
Learn how combined-grade classrooms work, why public schools use them, potential benefits and challenges, and the questions parents should ask before enrolling their child in one today.