For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public school serving 487 students in the neighborhood of Northwest Nashville, Nashville, TN.
The top-ranked public school in Northwest Nashville is Cumberland Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of Northwest Nashville, Nashville, TN public school have an average math proficiency score of 5% (versus the Tennessee public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 5% (versus the 37% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 92% 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 Northwest Nashville, Nashville, TN (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Cumberland Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 11%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
4247 Cato Rd
Nashville, TN 37218
(615) 291-6370
Nashville, TN 37218
(615) 291-6370
Gr: K-5 | 441 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Northwest Nashville, Nashville, TN?
The top-ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Northwest Nashville, Nashville, TN include Cumberland Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in the neighborhood of Northwest Nashville, Nashville?
1 public schools are located in the neighborhood of Northwest Nashville, Nashville.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of Northwest Nashville, Nashville?
the neighborhood of Northwest Nashville, Nashville public schools minority enrollment is 92% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Tennessee public schools average of 43% (majority Black).
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