For the 2025 school year, there are 6 public schools serving 3,310 students in 37216, TN.
The top ranked public schools in 37216, TN are Dan Mills Elementary School, East End Preparatory School and Isaac Litton Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 37216 have an average math proficiency score of 16% (versus the Tennessee public school average of 31%), and reading proficiency score of 24% (versus the 37% statewide average). Schools in 37216, TN have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Tennessee public schools.
Minority enrollment is 76% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Tennessee public school average of 43% (majority Black).
Best 37216, TN Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Dan Mills Elementary School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
4106 Kennedy Ave
Nashville, TN 37216
(615) 262-6677
Nashville, TN 37216
(615) 262-6677
Grades: PK-5
| 604 students
Rank: #22.
East End Preparatory School
Charter School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1460 Mcgavock Pike
Nashville, TN 37216
(615) 630-7470
Nashville, TN 37216
(615) 630-7470
Grades: K-8
| 756 students
Rank: #33.
Isaac Litton Middle School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
4601 Hedgewood Dr
Nashville, TN 37216
(615) 262-6700
Nashville, TN 37216
(615) 262-6700
Grades: 6-8
| 286 students
Rank: #44.
Inglewood Elementary School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 11-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1700 Riverside Dr
Nashville, TN 37216
(615) 262-6697
Nashville, TN 37216
(615) 262-6697
Grades: PK-5
| 222 students
Rank: #55.
Stratford Stem Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: 3% | Reading: 11%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1800 Stratford Ave
Nashville, TN 37216
(615) 262-6730
Nashville, TN 37216
(615) 262-6730
Grades: 6-12
| 756 students
Rank: #66.
Maplewood High School
(Math: ≤1% | Reading: 9%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
401 Walton Ln
Nashville, TN 37216
(615) 262-6770
Nashville, TN 37216
(615) 262-6770
Grades: 9-12
| 686 students
37216, Tennessee Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Baxter Alternative Learning Center (Closed 2014)
Alternative School
3515 Gallatin Rd
Nashville, TN 37216
(615) 650-5381
Nashville, TN 37216
(615) 650-5381
Grades: 7-12
| 154 students
575 Joyce Ln
Nashville, TN 37216
(615) 262-6685
Nashville, TN 37216
(615) 262-6685
Grades: 5-8
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 37216, TN?
The top ranked public schools in 37216, TN include Dan Mills Elementary School, East End Preparatory School and Isaac Litton Middle School.
How many public schools are located in 37216?
6 public schools are located in 37216.
What is the racial composition of students in 37216?
37216 public schools minority enrollment is 76% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Tennessee public schools average of 43% (majority Black).
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