Best Greenwood Public Schools (2026-27)

For the 2026-27 school year, there is 1 public school serving 270 students in the neighborhood of Greenwood, Nashville, TN.
The top-ranked public school in Greenwood is Hattie Cotton Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of Greenwood, Nashville, TN public school have an average math proficiency score of 5% (versus the Tennessee public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 5% (versus the 37% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 89% 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 Greenwood, Nashville, TN (2026-27)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Hattie Cotton Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
1033 West Greenwood Ave
Nashville, TN 37206
(615) 262-6981
Gr: PK-5 | 221 students Minority enrollment: 93%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Greenwood, Nashville, TN?
The top-ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Greenwood, Nashville, TN include Hattie Cotton Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in the neighborhood of Greenwood, Nashville?
1 public schools are located in the neighborhood of Greenwood, Nashville.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of Greenwood, Nashville?
the neighborhood of Greenwood, Nashville public schools minority enrollment is 89% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Tennessee public schools average of 43% (majority Black).

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