For the 2026 school year, there are 6 public schools serving 3,463 students in 37216, TN.
The top-ranked public schools in 37216, TN are Dan Mills Elementary School, East End Preparatory School and Isaac Litton Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 37216 have an average math proficiency score of 20% (versus the Tennessee public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 24% (versus the 37% statewide average). Schools in 37216, TN have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Tennessee public schools.
Minority enrollment is 76% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Tennessee public school average of 43% (majority Black).
Best 37216, TN Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Dan Mills Elementary School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
4106 Kennedy Ave
Nashville, TN 37216
(615) 262-6677
Nashville, TN 37216
(615) 262-6677
Gr: PK-5 | 606 students Minority enrollment: 33%
Rank: #22.
East End Preparatory School
Charter School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1460 Mcgavock Pike
Nashville, TN 37216
(615) 630-7470
Nashville, TN 37216
(615) 630-7470
Gr: K-8 | 837 students Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #33.
Isaac Litton Middle School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
4601 Hedgewood Dr
Nashville, TN 37216
(615) 262-6700
Nashville, TN 37216
(615) 262-6700
Gr: 6-8 | 264 students Minority enrollment: 53%
Rank: #44.
Inglewood Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 11-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1700 Riverside Dr
Nashville, TN 37216
(615) 262-6697
Nashville, TN 37216
(615) 262-6697
Gr: PK-5 | 246 students Minority enrollment: 73%
Rank: #55.
Stratford Stem Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: 5% | Reading: 11%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1800 Stratford Ave
Nashville, TN 37216
(615) 262-6730
Nashville, TN 37216
(615) 262-6730
Gr: 6-12 | 810 students Minority enrollment: 83%
Rank: #66.
Maplewood High School
(Math: ≤1% | Reading: 9%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
401 Walton Ln
Nashville, TN 37216
(615) 262-6770
Nashville, TN 37216
(615) 262-6770
Gr: 9-12 | 700 students Minority enrollment: 92%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in 37216, TN?
The top-ranked public schools in 37216, TN include Dan Mills Elementary School, East End Preparatory School and Isaac Litton Middle School.
How many public schools are located in 37216?
6 public schools are located in 37216.
What is the racial composition of students in 37216?
37216 public schools minority enrollment is 76% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Tennessee public schools average of 43% (majority Black).
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