For the 2026-27 school year, there are 6 public schools serving 4,207 students in the neighborhood of Donelson, Nashville, TN.
The top-ranked public schools in Donelson are Stanford Elementary School, Hickman Elementary School and Mcgavock Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of Donelson, Nashville, TN public schools have an average math proficiency score of 7% (versus the Tennessee public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 12% (versus the 37% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 67% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Tennessee public school average of 43% (majority Black).
Best Public Schools in the neighborhood of Donelson, Nashville, TN (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Stanford Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
2417 Maplecrest Dr
Nashville, TN 37214
(615) 885-8822
Nashville, TN 37214
(615) 885-8822
Gr: PK-5 | 442 students Minority enrollment: 39%
Rank: #22.
Hickman Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
112 Stewarts Ferry Pike
Nashville, TN 37214
(615) 884-4020
Nashville, TN 37214
(615) 884-4020
Gr: PK-5 | 452 students Minority enrollment: 74%
Rank: #33.
Mcgavock Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
275 Mcgavock Pike
Nashville, TN 37214
(615) 885-8912
Nashville, TN 37214
(615) 885-8912
Gr: PK-5 | 324 students Minority enrollment: 81%
Rank: #44.
Donelson Middle School
(Math: 13% | Reading: 15%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
110 Stewarts Ferry Pike
Nashville, TN 37214
(615) 884-4080
Nashville, TN 37214
(615) 884-4080
Gr: 6-8 | 434 students Minority enrollment: 75%
Rank: #55.
Two Rivers Middle School
(Math: 11% | Reading: 15%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
2991 Mcgavock Pike
Nashville, TN 37214
(615) 885-8931
Nashville, TN 37214
(615) 885-8931
Gr: 6-8 | 281 students Minority enrollment: 81%
Rank: #66.
Mcgavock High School
(Math: 2% | Reading: 21%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
3150 Mcgavock Pike
Nashville, TN 37214
(615) 885-8850
Nashville, TN 37214
(615) 885-8850
Gr: 9-12 | 1,844 students Minority enrollment: 73%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Donelson, Nashville, TN?
The top-ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Donelson, Nashville, TN include Stanford Elementary School, Hickman Elementary School and Mcgavock Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in the neighborhood of Donelson, Nashville?
7 public schools are located in the neighborhood of Donelson, Nashville.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of Donelson, Nashville?
the neighborhood of Donelson, Nashville public schools minority enrollment is 67% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Tennessee public schools average of 43% (majority Black).
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