131 schools in Nashville

Tennessee · Public K-12

In Nashville, public K-12 schools number 131 and serve approximately 58,590 students across 65 elementary, 33 middle, and 28 high.

7-year change in Nashville

SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25

Total enrollment

57,831

-2,394 (-4%) vs SY 2017-18

School count

125

+3 (+2%) vs SY 2017-18

% White

26%

was 30%

% Hispanic

31%

was 22%

% Black

36%

was 42%

% Asian

was 4%

Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages

Largest by enrollment

John Overton High1,942 students McGavock High1,844 students Hunters Lane High1,414 students

Excludes virtual / online schools.

Schools

A-Z Largest Top rated

Name	Level	Grades	Enrollment
Rosebank Elementary	Elementary	PK-05	475
Ross Early Learning Center	Elementary	PK-PK	202
Shwab Elementary	Elementary	PK-05	329
Stanford Elementary	Elementary	PK-05	442
STEM Prep Academy	Middle	05-08	454
STEM Prep High School	High	09-12	505
Stratford STEM Magnet School	High	06-12	810
Strive Collegiate Academy	Middle	06-08	195
Susan Gray School	Elementary	PK-PK	0
Sylvan Park Elementary	Elementary	KG-05	459
Tenn School For Blind	Combined	PK-12	100
Tennessee Nature Academy	Middle	05-07	195
Tennessee School for the Deaf Nashville	Elementary	PK-05	25
The Academy at Old Cockrill	High	09-12	24
The Academy at Opry Mills	High	09-12	32
Tom Joy Elementary	Elementary	PK-05	423
Transitions at Bass	High	09-12	18
Tusculum Elementary	Elementary	PK-05	716
Two Rivers Middle	Middle	06-08	281
Una Elementary	Elementary	PK-05	796
Valor Flagship Academy	High	05-12	1,402
Valor Voyager Academy	Middle	05-08	507
W. A. Bass Adult Program	High	09-12	309
W.A. Bass Alternative Learning Center	High	09-12	68
Warner Elementary	Elementary	PK-05	394
Waverly-Belmont Elementary School	Elementary	KG-05	525
Wayne Reed Child Care Center	Elementary	PK-PK	0
West End Middle	Middle	06-08	327
Westmeade Elementary	Elementary	KG-05	429
William Henry Oliver Middle	Middle	06-08	423
Wright Middle	Middle	06-08	498

About Nashville

Nashville, Tennessee is home to 131 public schools, with combined enrollment of approximately 58,590 students. By school count, it is an expansive city.

In terms of grade levels, the city spans 65 elementary, 33 middle, 28 high, and 5 other.

Schools in Nashville average about 447 students each, 17% meaningfully below the Tennessee norm.

Trend over the past 7 years. Across the same 7-year window, public-school enrollment contracted 4%: 60,225 students in SY 2017-18 versus 57,831 in SY 2024-25. The school count climbed from 122 to 125 across the same 7-year window. The Hispanic share of public-school enrollment climbed from 22% to 31%.

On this page, the community for Nashville discusses sports rivalries, cross-district programs, and shared facilities. Members of the local community share what they see day-to-day.

Frequently asked questions

How many K-12 schools are in Nashville, Tennessee?

There are 131 public K-12 schools in Nashville, with a combined enrollment of about 58,590.

How many elementary, middle, and high schools are in Nashville?

Nashville has 65 elementary, 33 middle, 28 high, 5 combined-grade public schools.

What is the largest public school in Nashville?

John Overton High is the largest public school in Nashville by enrollment, with approximately 1,942 students.

What school districts serve Nashville?

Nashville is served by 5 public school districts, including Davidson County, Tennessee School for Blind, Tennessee Public Charter School Commission, Tennessee Schools for the Deaf, Achievement School District.

What grade levels do public schools in Nashville cover?

Public schools in Nashville serve students from pre-K through grade 12.

Are there charter schools in Nashville?

30 of the 131 public schools in Nashville are charter schools.

Nashville school rankings

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