For the 2026 school year, there are 5 public elementary schools serving 2,624 students in 37216, TN.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in 37216, TN are Dan Mills Elementary School, East End Preparatory School and Isaac Litton Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public elementary schools in zipcode 37216 have an average math proficiency score of 25% (versus the Tennessee public elementary school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 26% (versus the 36% statewide average). Elementary schools in 37216, TN have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Tennessee public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 72% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Tennessee public elementary school average of 43% (majority Black).
Best 37216, TN Public Elementary Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Dan Mills Elementary School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
4106 Kennedy Ave
Nashville, TN 37216
(615) 262-6677
Nashville, TN 37216
(615) 262-6677
Gr: PK-5 | 604 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 32%
Rank: #22.
East End Preparatory School
Charter School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1460 Mcgavock Pike
Nashville, TN 37216
(615) 630-7470
Nashville, TN 37216
(615) 630-7470
Gr: K-8 | 756 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #33.
Isaac Litton Middle School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
4601 Hedgewood Dr
Nashville, TN 37216
(615) 262-6700
Nashville, TN 37216
(615) 262-6700
Gr: 6-8 | 286 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 57%
Rank: #44.
Inglewood Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 11-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1700 Riverside Dr
Nashville, TN 37216
(615) 262-6697
Nashville, TN 37216
(615) 262-6697
Gr: PK-5 | 222 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 75%
Rank: #55.
Stratford Stem Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: 5% | Reading: 11%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1800 Stratford Ave
Nashville, TN 37216
(615) 262-6730
Nashville, TN 37216
(615) 262-6730
Gr: 6-12 | 756 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 84%
37216, Tennessee Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Baxter Alternative Learning Center (Closed 2014)
Alternative School
3515 Gallatin Rd
Nashville, TN 37216
(615) 650-5381
Nashville, TN 37216
(615) 650-5381
Gr: 7-12 | 154 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 85%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in 37216, TN?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in 37216, TN include Dan Mills Elementary School, East End Preparatory School and Isaac Litton Middle School.
How many public elementary schools are located in 37216?
5 public elementary schools are located in 37216.
What is the racial composition of students in 37216?
37216 public elementary schools minority enrollment is 72% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Tennessee public elementary schools average of 43% (majority Black).
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