For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 471 students in the neighborhood of Hermitage, Nashville, TN.
The top ranked public schools in Hermitage are Tenn School For Blind and Strive Collegiate Academy. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of Hermitage, Nashville, TN public schools have an average math proficiency score of 8% (versus the Tennessee public school average of 31%), and reading proficiency score of 16% (versus the 37% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 68% 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 Hermitage, Nashville, TN (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Tenn School For Blind
Special Education School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
115 Stewarts Ferry Pike
Nashville, TN 37214
(615) 231-7300
Nashville, TN 37214
(615) 231-7300
Grades: PK-12
| 114 students
Rank: #22.
Strive Collegiate Academy
Charter School
(Math: 11% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
3055 Lebanon Pike, Suite 300
Nashville, TN 37214
(615) 645-6440
Nashville, TN 37214
(615) 645-6440
Grades: 6-8
| 229 students
Rank: n/an/a
Tennessee School For The Deaf Nashville
Special Education School
115 Stewarts Ferry Pike
Nashville, TN 37243
(615) 231-7300
Nashville, TN 37243
(615) 231-7300
Grades: PK-5
| 29 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Hermitage, Nashville, TN?
The top ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Hermitage, Nashville, TN include Tenn School For Blind and Strive Collegiate Academy.
How many public schools are located in the neighborhood of Hermitage, Nashville?
3 public schools are located in the neighborhood of Hermitage, Nashville.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of Hermitage, Nashville?
the neighborhood of Hermitage, Nashville public schools minority enrollment is 68% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Tennessee public schools average of 43% (majority Black).
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