For the 2024 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 1,801 students in 37208, TN (there are 2 private schools, serving 253 private students). 88% of all K-12 students in 37208, TN are educated in public schools (compared to the TN state average of 90%).
The top ranked public schools in 37208, TN are Hull-jackson Elementary School, Pearl-cohn High School and Jones Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 37208 have an average math proficiency score of 5% (versus the Tennessee public school average of 27%), and reading proficiency score of 8% (versus the 30% statewide average). Schools in 37208, TN have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Tennessee public schools.
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Tennessee public school average of 40% (majority Black).
Best 37208, TN Public Schools (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Hull-jackson Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1015 Kellow St
Nashville, TN 37208
(615) 291-6601
Nashville, TN 37208
(615) 291-6601
Grades: PK-5
| 372 students
Rank: #22.
Pearl-cohn High School
Magnet School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
904 26th Avenue North
Nashville, TN 37208
(615) 329-8150
Nashville, TN 37208
(615) 329-8150
Grades: 9-12
| 652 students
Rank: #33.
Jones Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 6-9%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1800 9th Ave
Nashville, TN 37208
(615) 291-6382
Nashville, TN 37208
(615) 291-6382
Grades: PK-5
| 291 students
Rank: #44.
Robert Churchwell Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: ≤5%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1625 Dr. D. B. Todd Jr. Blvd
Nashville, TN 37208
(615) 687-4024
Nashville, TN 37208
(615) 687-4024
Grades: PK-5
| 305 students
Rank: #55.
John Early Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 3% | Reading: 5%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1000 Cass St
Nashville, TN 37208
(615) 291-6369
Nashville, TN 37208
(615) 291-6369
Grades: 6-8
| 181 students
37208, Tennessee Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
1531 9th Avenue North
Nashville, TN 37208
(615) 291-6762
Nashville, TN 37208
(615) 291-6762
Grades: PK-4
| n/a students
Rocketship Partners Community Prep (Closed 2021)
Charter School
1506 Mary St
Nashville, TN 37208
(615) 715-8104
Nashville, TN 37208
(615) 715-8104
Grades: K-2
| 51 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 37208, TN?
The top ranked public schools in 37208, TN include Hull-jackson Elementary School, Pearl-cohn High School and Jones Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in 37208, TN?
5 public schools are located in 37208, TN.
What percentage of students in 37208, TN go to public school?
88% of all K-12 students in 37208, TN are educated in public schools (compared to the TN state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in 37208, TN?
37208, TN public schools minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Tennessee public schools average of 40% (majority Black).
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