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Best 37214 Tennessee Public Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 10 public schools serving 5,186 students in 37214, TN (there are 3 private schools, serving 1,074 private students). 84% of all K-12 students in 37214, TN are educated in public schools (compared to the TN state average of 90%).
The top-ranked public schools in 37214, TN are Stanford Elementary School, Pennington Elementary School and Strive Collegiate Academy. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 37214 have an average math proficiency score of 13% (versus the Tennessee public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 21% (versus the 37% statewide average). Schools in 37214, TN have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Tennessee public schools.
Minority enrollment is 72% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Tennessee public school average of 43% (majority Black).

Best 37214, TN Public Schools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Stanford Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
2417 Maplecrest Dr
Nashville, TN 37214
(615) 885-8822
Gr: PK-5 | 442 students Minority enrollment: 39%
Rank: #22.
Pennington Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
2817 Donna Hill Dr
Nashville, TN 37214
(615) 885-8918
Gr: PK-5 | 286 students Minority enrollment: 50%
Rank: #33.
Strive Collegiate Academy
Charter School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
3055 Lebanon Pike, Suite 300
Nashville, TN 37214
(615) 645-6440
Gr: 6-8 | 195 students Minority enrollment: 77%
Rank: #44.
Hickman Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
112 Stewarts Ferry Pike
Nashville, TN 37214
(615) 884-4020
Gr: PK-5 | 452 students Minority enrollment: 74%
Rank: #55.
Una Elementary School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 22%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
2018 Murfreesboro Rd
Nashville, TN 37214
(615) 360-2921
Gr: PK-5 | 796 students Minority enrollment: 85%
Rank: #6 - 76. - 7.
Mcgavock Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
275 Mcgavock Pike
Nashville, TN 37214
(615) 885-8912
Gr: PK-5 | 324 students Minority enrollment: 81%
Rank: #6 - 76. - 7.
Tenn School For Blind
Special Education School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
115 Stewarts Ferry Pike
Nashville, TN 37214
(615) 231-7300
Gr: PK-12 | 100 students Minority enrollment: 48%
Rank: #88.
Donelson Middle School
(Math: 13% | Reading: 15%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
110 Stewarts Ferry Pike
Nashville, TN 37214
(615) 884-4080
Gr: 6-8 | 434 students Minority enrollment: 75%
Rank: #99.
Two Rivers Middle School
(Math: 11% | Reading: 15%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
2991 Mcgavock Pike
Nashville, TN 37214
(615) 885-8931
Gr: 6-8 | 281 students Minority enrollment: 81%
Rank: #1010.
Mcgavock High School
(Math: 2% | Reading: 21%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
3150 Mcgavock Pike
Nashville, TN 37214
(615) 885-8850
Gr: 9-12 | 1,844 students Minority enrollment: 73%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public schools in 37214, TN?
The top-ranked public schools in 37214, TN include Stanford Elementary School, Pennington Elementary School and Strive Collegiate Academy.
How many public schools are located in 37214?
11 public schools are located in 37214.
What percentage of students in 37214 go to public school?
84% of all K-12 students in 37214 are educated in public schools (compared to the TN state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in 37214?
37214 public schools minority enrollment is 72% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Tennessee public schools average of 43% (majority Black).

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