For the 2026 school year, there are 6 public schools serving 886 students in the neighborhood of Urbandale Nations, Nashville, TN.
The top-ranked public schools in Urbandale Nations are Nashville Prep, Cockrill Elementary School and W.a. Bass Alternative Learning Center. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of Urbandale Nations, Nashville, TN public schools have an average math proficiency score of 7% (versus the Tennessee public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 12% (versus the 37% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 88% 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 Urbandale Nations, Nashville, TN (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Nashville Prep
Charter School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 23%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1300 56th Ave N
Nashville, TN 37209
(615) 921-8440
Nashville, TN 37209
(615) 921-8440
Gr: 5-8 | 211 students Student-teacher ratio: 70:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #22.
Cockrill Elementary School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
4701 Indiana Ave
Nashville, TN 37209
(615) 298-8075
Nashville, TN 37209
(615) 298-8075
Gr: PK-5 | 282 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 87%
Rank: #33.
W.a. Bass Alternative Learning Center
Alternative School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: ≤10%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
5200 Delaware Ave
Nashville, TN 37209
(615) 298-3278
Nashville, TN 37209
(615) 298-3278
Gr: 9-12 | 110 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 91%
Rank: n/an/a
610 49th Ave
Nashville, TN 37209
(615) 298-2294
Nashville, TN 37209
(615) 298-2294
Gr: 9-12 | 31 students Student-teacher ratio: 4:1 Minority enrollment: 81%
Rank: n/an/a
5200 Delaware Ave
Nashville, TN 37209
(615) 298-3278
Nashville, TN 37209
(615) 298-3278
Gr: 9-12 | 20 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1
Rank: n/an/a
5300 Delaware Ave
Nashville, TN 37209
(615) 298-8053
Nashville, TN 37209
(615) 298-8053
Gr: 9-12 | 283 students Student-teacher ratio: 71:1 Minority enrollment: 88%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Urbandale Nations, Nashville, TN?
The top-ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Urbandale Nations, Nashville, TN include Nashville Prep, Cockrill Elementary School and W.a. Bass Alternative Learning Center.
How many public schools are located in the neighborhood of Urbandale Nations, Nashville?
6 public schools are located in the neighborhood of Urbandale Nations, Nashville.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of Urbandale Nations, Nashville?
the neighborhood of Urbandale Nations, Nashville public schools minority enrollment is 88% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Tennessee public schools average of 43% (majority Black).
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