For the 2025 school year, there are 10 public schools serving 3,763 students in 37210, TN (there are , serving 150 private students). 96% of all K-12 students in 37210, TN are educated in public schools (compared to the TN state average of 90%).
The top ranked public schools in 37210, TN are Nashville School Of The Arts, John B. Whitsitt Elementary School and Stem Prep Academy. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 37210 have an average math proficiency score of 11% (versus the Tennessee public school average of 31%), and reading proficiency score of 22% (versus the 37% statewide average). Schools in 37210, TN have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Tennessee public schools.
Minority enrollment is 83% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Tennessee public school average of 43% (majority Black).
Best 37210, TN Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Nashville School Of The Arts
Magnet School
(Math: 11% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1250 Foster Ave
Nashville, TN 37210
(615) 291-6600
Nashville, TN 37210
(615) 291-6600
Grades: 9-12
| 569 students
Rank: #22.
John B. Whitsitt Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
110 Whitsett Rd
Nashville, TN 37210
(615) 333-5600
Nashville, TN 37210
(615) 333-5600
Grades: PK-5
| 504 students
Rank: #33.
Stem Prep Academy
Charter School
(Math: 16% | Reading: 23%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1162 Foster Ave
Nashville, TN 37210
(615) 752-0002
Nashville, TN 37210
(615) 752-0002
Grades: 5-8
| 506 students
Rank: #44.
Stem Prep High School
Charter School
(Math: 11% | Reading: 26%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1252 Foster Ave
Nashville, TN 37210
(615) 425-0050
Nashville, TN 37210
(615) 425-0050
Grades: 9-12
| 502 students
Rank: #55.
Lead Cameron
Charter School
(Math: 12% | Reading: 12%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1034 1st Avenue South
Nashville, TN 37210
(615) 291-6365
Nashville, TN 37210
(615) 291-6365
Grades: 5-8
| 496 students
Rank: #66.
Lead Academy
Charter School
(Math: 5% | Reading: 18%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1035 1st Ave South
Nashville, TN 37210
(615) 327-5422
Nashville, TN 37210
(615) 327-5422
Grades: 9-12
| 486 students
Rank: #77.
Napier Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 6-9%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
70 Donelson St
Nashville, TN 37210
(615) 291-6400
Nashville, TN 37210
(615) 291-6400
Grades: PK-5
| 289 students
Rank: #88.
Margaret Allen Middle School
(Math: 4% | Reading: 8%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
500 Spence Ln
Nashville, TN 37210
(615) 291-6385
Nashville, TN 37210
(615) 291-6385
Grades: 6-8
| 294 students
Rank: #99.
Johnson Alternative Learning Center
Alternative School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: ≤5%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1200 2nd Ave South
Nashville, TN 37210
(615) 749-3067
Nashville, TN 37210
(615) 749-3067
Grades: 5-12
| 117 students
Rank: n/an/a
11- B Lindsley Ave
Nashville, TN 37210
(615) 244-9311
Nashville, TN 37210
(615) 244-9311
Grades: PK
| n/a students
37210, Tennessee Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
1034 1st Avenue South
Nashville, TN 37210
(615) 291-6365
Nashville, TN 37210
(615) 291-6365
Grades: 7-8
| 119 students
500 Spence La
Nashville, TN 37210
(615) 291-6385
Nashville, TN 37210
(615) 291-6385
Grades: 5-8
| 299 students
Johnson Alternative School (Closed 2005)
Alternative School
1200 2nd So Av
Nashville, TN 37210
(615) 291-6414
Nashville, TN 37210
(615) 291-6414
Grades: 5-8
| 9 students
1200 2nd Ave So
Nashville, TN 37210
(615) 291-6414
Nashville, TN 37210
(615) 291-6414
Grades: 8-12
| 44 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 37210, TN?
The top ranked public schools in 37210, TN include Nashville School Of The Arts, John B. Whitsitt Elementary School and Stem Prep Academy.
How many public schools are located in 37210?
10 public schools are located in 37210.
What percentage of students in 37210 go to public school?
96% of all K-12 students in 37210 are educated in public schools (compared to the TN state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in 37210?
37210 public schools minority enrollment is 83% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Tennessee public schools average of 43% (majority Black).
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