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Best Public Schools in Zip Code 37209


At a glance
14
Schools
3,421
Students
2
5-star schools
Top rankedSylvan Park Elementary46th of 1,009 Tennessee elementary schools
Biggest riser
Sylvan Park Elementary up 99 spots statewide this year
Smallest classes
W.A. Bass Alternative Learning Center 7.7 students per teacher
Newly ranked this year
Cockrill Elementary
SchoolDigger ratings
5★
3★
1★
0★
5 schools without a SchoolDigger rating (too few tested students)
Summary:

The 37209 zip code of Nashville, Tennessee is home to 15 schools, including 6 elementary schools, 2 middle schools, 6 high schools, and 1 alternative school. This diverse educational landscape features a mix of traditional public schools, magnet schools, charter schools, and specialized programs, serving students from a range of backgrounds and academic abilities.

Among the standout schools in the area, Sylvan Park Elementary consistently ranks as one of the top elementary schools in the state, with exceptional test scores and a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger. At the high school level, Early College High School is a top performer, boasting a high graduation rate and advanced course offerings. The MNPS Virtual School also stands out for its strong academic performance, particularly in mathematics and English language arts.

However, the data also reveals significant disparities in school performance within the 37209 zip code. While the top-performing schools excel, several schools, such as Park Avenue Elementary, Moses McKissack Middle, and W.A. Bass Alternative Learning Center, struggle with lower test scores and higher chronic absenteeism rates. These findings suggest that addressing educational inequities and supporting the lower-performing schools will be crucial for ensuring all students in the 37209 zip code have access to high-quality educational opportunities.

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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Tennessee Department of Education.

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