For the 2025 school year, there are 6 public schools serving 2,514 students in the neighborhood of East Nashville, Nashville, TN.
The top ranked public schools in East Nashville are Dan Mills Elementary School, Liberty Collegiate Academy and East End Preparatory School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of East Nashville, Nashville, TN public schools have an average math proficiency score of 16% (versus the Tennessee public school average of 31%), and reading proficiency score of 20% (versus the 37% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 72% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Tennessee public school average of 43% (majority Black).
Best Public Schools in the neighborhood of East Nashville, Nashville, TN (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Dan Mills Elementary School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
4106 Kennedy Ave
Nashville, TN 37216
(615) 262-6677
Nashville, TN 37216
(615) 262-6677
Grades: PK-5
| 604 students
Rank: #22.
Liberty Collegiate Academy
Charter School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 26%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
3515 Gallatin Rd
Nashville, TN 37206
(615) 564-1974
Nashville, TN 37206
(615) 564-1974
Grades: 5-8
| 267 students
Rank: #33.
East End Preparatory School
Charter School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1460 Mcgavock Pike
Nashville, TN 37216
(615) 630-7470
Nashville, TN 37216
(615) 630-7470
Grades: K-8
| 756 students
Rank: #44.
Isaac Litton Middle School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
4601 Hedgewood Dr
Nashville, TN 37216
(615) 262-6700
Nashville, TN 37216
(615) 262-6700
Grades: 6-8
| 286 students
Rank: #55.
Inglewood Elementary School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 11-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1700 Riverside Dr
Nashville, TN 37216
(615) 262-6697
Nashville, TN 37216
(615) 262-6697
Grades: PK-5
| 222 students
Rank: n/an/a
601 Mcferrin Ave
Nashville, TN 37206
(615) 262-6721
Nashville, TN 37206
(615) 262-6721
Grades: PK
| 229 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in the neighborhood of East Nashville, Nashville, TN?
The top ranked public schools in the neighborhood of East Nashville, Nashville, TN include Dan Mills Elementary School, Liberty Collegiate Academy and East End Preparatory School.
How many public schools are located in the neighborhood of East Nashville, Nashville?
6 public schools are located in the neighborhood of East Nashville, Nashville.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of East Nashville, Nashville?
the neighborhood of East Nashville, Nashville public schools minority enrollment is 72% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Tennessee public schools average of 43% (majority Black).
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