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Best 37209 Tennessee Public Elementary Schools (2025)

For the 2025 school year, there are 8 public elementary schools serving 2,667 students in 37209, TN.
The top ranked public elementary schools in 37209, TN are Sylvan Park Elementary School, Gower Elementary School and Charlotte Park Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public elementary schools in zipcode 37209 have an average math proficiency score of 24% (versus the Tennessee public elementary school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 25% (versus the 36% statewide average). Elementary schools in 37209, TN have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Tennessee public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 69% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Tennessee public elementary school average of 43% (majority Black).

Best 37209, TN Public Elementary Schools (2025)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Sylvan Park Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
4801 Utah Ave
Nashville, TN 37209
(615) 298-8423
Gr: K-5 | 439 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 30%
Rank: #22.
Gower Elementary School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
650 Old Hickory Blvd
Nashville, TN 37209
(615) 353-2012
Gr: PK-5 | 617 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 53%
Rank: #33.
Charlotte Park Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
480 Annex Ave
Nashville, TN 37209
(615) 353-2006
Gr: PK-5 | 514 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 82%
Rank: #44.
Nashville Prep
Charter School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 23%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
1300 56th Ave N
Nashville, TN 37209
(615) 921-8440
Gr: 5-8 | 211 students Student-teacher ratio: 70:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #55.
Mnps Virtual School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
4805 Park Ave, Suite 300
Nashville, TN 37209
(615) 463-0188
Gr: 4-12 | 152 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 54%
Rank: #66.
Cockrill Elementary School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
4701 Indiana Ave
Nashville, TN 37209
(615) 298-8075
Gr: PK-5 | 282 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 87%
Rank: #77.
Park Avenue Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
3703 Park Ave
Nashville, TN 37209
(615) 298-8412
Gr: PK-5 | 330 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
Rank: #88.
Moses Mckissack Middle School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: ≤5%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
915 38th Ave N
Nashville, TN 37209
(615) 329-8170
Gr: 6-8 | 122 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
[+] Show Closed Public Schools in 37209 Tennessee

37209, Tennessee Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Quick Facts
The Cohn Learning Center (Closed 2023)
4805 Park Ave
Nashville, TN 37209
(615) 259-8400
Gr: 10-12
Mc Cann Alternative Learning Center (Closed 2014)
Alternative School
1300 56th Ave North
Nashville, TN 37209
(615) 298-8090
Gr: K-8 | 37 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
Mckissack Professional Development School (Closed 2010)
915 38th Ave N
Nashville, TN 37209
(615) 329-8170
Gr: PK-8 | 198 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
Metro Nashville Virtual School (Closed 2023)
4805 Park Avenue
Nashville, TN 37209
(615) 259-4636
Gr: K-12
Old Cockrill (Closed 2006)
Alternative School
610 49th Avenue North
Nashville, TN 37209
(615) 298-2495
Gr: 5-12 | 327 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public elementary schools in 37209, TN?
The top ranked public elementary schools in 37209, TN include Sylvan Park Elementary School, Gower Elementary School and Charlotte Park Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in 37209?
8 public elementary schools are located in 37209.
What is the racial composition of students in 37209?
37209 public elementary schools minority enrollment is 69% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Tennessee public elementary schools average of 43% (majority Black).

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