For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 2,272 students in 37215, TN (there are , serving 2,702 private students). 46% of all K-12 students in 37215, TN are educated in public schools (compared to the TN state average of 90%).
The top ranked public schools in 37215, TN are Julia Green Elementary School, Percy Priest Elementary School and Hillsboro High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 37215 have an average math proficiency score of 31% (versus the Tennessee public school average of 31%), and reading proficiency score of 53% (versus the 37% statewide average). Schools in 37215, TN have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Tennessee public schools.
Minority enrollment is 40% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Tennessee public school average of 43% (majority Black).
Best 37215, TN Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Julia Green Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
3500 Hobbs Rd
Nashville, TN 37215
(615) 298-8082
Nashville, TN 37215
(615) 298-8082
Grades: K-5
| 494 students
Rank: #22.
Percy Priest Elementary School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
1700 Otter Creek Rd
Nashville, TN 37215
(615) 298-8416
Nashville, TN 37215
(615) 298-8416
Grades: K-5
| 534 students
Rank: #33.
Hillsboro High School
Magnet School
(Math: 11% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
3812 Hillsboro Pike
Nashville, TN 37215
(615) 298-8400
Nashville, TN 37215
(615) 298-8400
Grades: 9-12
| 1,244 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 37215, TN?
The top ranked public schools in 37215, TN include Julia Green Elementary School, Percy Priest Elementary School and Hillsboro High School.
How many public schools are located in 37215?
3 public schools are located in 37215.
What percentage of students in 37215 go to public school?
46% of all K-12 students in 37215 are educated in public schools (compared to the TN state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in 37215?
37215 public schools minority enrollment is 40% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Tennessee public schools average of 43% (majority Black).
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