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Best Public Schools in Zip Code 37212

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1,030

Students

Top rankedEakin Elementary School188^th of 1,019 Tennessee elementary schools

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Summary:

ZIP code 37212 in Nashville, Tennessee is served by two very different public schools within the Metro Nashville Public Schools district: Eakin Elementary School (grades K-5) and Harris-Hillman Special Education School (grades PK-12).

Eakin Elementary is the clear academic standout, ranking in the 82nd–87th percentile statewide while its district ranks in the bottom 11%. Its math proficiency (59%) is nearly double the district average (32.4%), and ELA proficiency (58.4%) similarly crushes the district rate (31.8%). Science proficiency (57.3%) also far exceeds district and state averages. Notably, Eakin's math scores climb steeply from 40% in 3rd grade to 68.7% in 5th grade, suggesting strong upper-elementary instruction. Chronic absenteeism at Eakin is just 9.6%, less than half the district's 23.3%, which likely supports its success. Harris-Hillman Special Education School serves a high-need special education population and is not comparable on standard test scores, which are not reported. It spends $19,269 per student—$2,284 more than Eakin—reflecting the cost of specialized services. Its chronic absenteeism (22.9%) is near the district average but above the state rate (18.3%).

For parents, the biggest takeaway is that 37212 offers one exceptionally high-performing elementary school amid a struggling district, plus a specialized school for students with significant disabilities. There is no traditional middle or high school in the ZIP code, so families must look outside the area for secondary education. Data limitations include missing free/reduced lunch percentages and student-teacher ratios, making socioeconomic comparisons impossible. While Eakin's high achievement and low absenteeism are impressive, its 3rd-grade math proficiency (40%) is only near state norms, meaning early elementary performance is less exceptional. Overall, Eakin Elementary is a gem for families seeking a strong elementary option, while Harris-Hillman fills a vital but entirely different role in the community.

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2026)				Ranking (2025)				TNReady Mathematics (2026)				TNReady English Language Arts (2026)				TNReady Science (2026)				Per Pupil Expenditures (2025)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients (2020)	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2026)	Statewide Rank (2026)	State Percentile (2026)	SchoolDigger Rating (2026)	Average Standard Score (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	Rank Change from Previous Year	TNReady Mathematics 3rd Grade	TNReady Mathematics 4th Grade	TNReady Mathematics 5th Grade	TNReady Mathematics All Grades	TNReady English Language Arts 3rd Grade	TNReady English Language Arts 4th Grade	TNReady English Language Arts 5th Grade	TNReady English Language Arts All Grades	TNReady Science 3rd Grade	TNReady Science 4th Grade	TNReady Science 5th Grade	TNReady Science All Grades	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Eakin Elementary School	Public	K-5	2500 Fairfax Avenue	Nashville	37212	Davidson County	Metro Nashville Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(615) 298-8076	544	29	18.7	23.5%	230 (42.3%)	177 (32.5%)	36 (6.6%)	56 (10.3%)	2 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	43 (7.9%)	76	188^th of 1019 public elementary schools	81.6%		83.9	130^th of 1009 public elementary schools	87.1%	58	40.0	65.3	68.7	59.0	54.1	61.2	59.0	58.4	51.4	61.9	57.3	57.3	$16,985	$972	$15,171
Harris-Hillman Special Education School	Public, Alternative	PK, KG-12	1706 26th Avenue South	Nashville	37212	Davidson County	Metro Nashville Public Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(615) 298-8085	486	29	16.6		266 (54.7%)	112 (23.0%)	69 (14.2%)	17 (3.5%)	1 (0.2%)	1 (0.2%)	20 (4.1%)								(n/a)													$19,269	$4,143	$14,457

Cities Near Zip Code 37212

City	Distance	# of Schools	Statewide Rank
Nashville	0.32 mi	132	261^st
Brentwood	6.58 mi	15	4^th
Antioch	7.79 mi	24	311^th
Whites Creek	8.5 mi	2	344^th
Madison	9.21 mi	8	339^th

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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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