How do I find schools near a specific address in Nashville?

Enter a ZIP code in the search box above or click "Use My Location" to find schools near your exact address. You can adjust the search radius from 1 to 25 miles and sort results by distance, test scores, or name.

What do the test scores mean for Nashville schools?

Test scores show the percentage of students meeting or exceeding proficiency on Tennessee's state assessments. Scores are shown for English Language Arts (ELA) and Mathematics. Note that these scores reflect school-wide averages and individual student experiences may vary.

How many public schools are in Nashville?

The Nashville area has hundreds of public schools across multiple grade levels. Use the tool above to see all schools within your chosen radius. The main school districts serving Nashville include Metro Nashville Public Schools.

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Schools in Nashville, TN

Find public schools in Nashville with test scores and ratings. Compare schools by ELA and Math proficiency on an interactive map.

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Search for public schools near any US location. Click a school on the map or in the list to see details including test scores and links to official data.

Note: Test scores are not comparable across states as each state uses different assessments.

Location data from NCES. Test scores from state departments of education.
Data year: 2024-25

Public Schools in Nashville, Tennessee

Find and compare public schools in the Nashville area. The map above shows schools near Nashville color-coded by test score performance: green markers indicate schools where 60% or more of students meet proficiency standards, yellow for 40-59%, and red for below 40%.

Metro Nashville Public Schools is the second-largest district in Tennessee. Test scores are from TNReady assessments.

School Districts in Nashville

The Nashville area is served by Metro Nashville Public Schools. Use the search tool above to find schools in a specific neighborhood by entering a ZIP code, or adjust the search radius to see more schools across the metro area.

Understanding Tennessee Test Scores

Test scores shown for Nashville schools come from Tennessee's state assessments, published under the Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA). Scores show the percentage of students meeting or exceeding proficiency in English Language Arts (ELA) and Mathematics.

Important: Each state uses its own assessment system. Scores for Nashville schools should be compared with other Tennessee schools, not schools in different states.

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the best public schools in Nashville?

Use the map above and sort by ELA or Math scores to find the highest-performing schools in Nashville. Green markers indicate schools where 60%+ of students meet proficiency standards. Click any school for detailed score breakdowns.

How many school districts serve Nashville?

The Nashville area is served by Metro Nashville Public Schools. Enter different ZIP codes to explore schools in different parts of the metro area.

Are test scores comparable between Nashville and other cities?

Only within Tennessee. Each state uses different assessments with different proficiency standards, so scores cannot be directly compared across state lines. Within Tennessee, all schools take the same tests.

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