For the 2025-26 school year, there are 4 public elementary schools serving 1,402 students in 37203, TN.
The top ranked public elementary schools in 37203, TN are Head Middle School, Rose Park Middle School and Fall-hamilton Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public elementary schools in zipcode 37203 have an average math proficiency score of 40% (versus the Tennessee public elementary school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 45% (versus the 36% statewide average). Elementary schools in 37203, TN have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Tennessee public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 78% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Tennessee public elementary school average of 43% (majority Black).
Best 37203, TN Public Elementary Schools (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Head Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1830 Jo Johnston Ave
Nashville, TN 37203
(615) 329-8160
Nashville, TN 37203
(615) 329-8160
Gr: 5-8 | 551 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 67%
Rank: #22.
Rose Park Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1025 9th Avenue South
Nashville, TN 37203
(615) 291-6405
Nashville, TN 37203
(615) 291-6405
Gr: 5-8 | 387 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 76%
Rank: #33.
Fall-hamilton Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
510 Wedgewood Ave
Nashville, TN 37203
(615) 291-6380
Nashville, TN 37203
(615) 291-6380
Gr: PK-5 | 265 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: #44.
Carter-lawrence Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1118 12th Avenue South
Nashville, TN 37203
(615) 291-7333
Nashville, TN 37203
(615) 291-7333
Gr: PK-5 | 199 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
37203, Tennessee Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
C Lawrence Magnet School (Closed 2004)
Magnet School
1110 12th So Av
Nashville, TN 37203
(615) 291-6410
Nashville, TN 37203
(615) 291-6410
Gr: K-4 | 307 students
Murphy Alternative Learning Center (Closed 2005)
Alternative School
2000 Murphy Av
Nashville, TN 37203
(615) 329-8410
Nashville, TN 37203
(615) 329-8410
Gr: 6-11 | 22 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in 37203, TN?
The top ranked public elementary schools in 37203, TN include Head Middle School, Rose Park Middle School and Fall-hamilton Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in 37203?
4 public elementary schools are located in 37203.
What is the racial composition of students in 37203?
37203 public elementary schools minority enrollment is 78% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Tennessee public elementary schools average of 43% (majority Black).
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