For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public elementary schools serving 1,402 students in 37203, TN.
The top ranked public elementary schools in 37203, TN are Head Middle School, Rose Park Middle School and Carter-lawrence Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public elementary schools in zipcode 37203 have an average math proficiency score of 36% (versus the Tennessee public elementary school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 45% (versus the 36% statewide average). Elementary schools in 37203, TN have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Tennessee public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 78% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Tennessee public elementary school average of 43% (majority Black).
Best 37203, TN Public Elementary Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Head Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1830 Jo Johnston Ave
Nashville, TN 37203
(615) 329-8160
Nashville, TN 37203
(615) 329-8160
Grades: 5-8
| 551 students
Rank: #22.
Rose Park Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1025 9th Avenue South
Nashville, TN 37203
(615) 291-6405
Nashville, TN 37203
(615) 291-6405
Grades: 5-8
| 387 students
Rank: #3 - 43. - 4.
Carter-lawrence Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1118 12th Avenue South
Nashville, TN 37203
(615) 291-7333
Nashville, TN 37203
(615) 291-7333
Grades: PK-5
| 199 students
Rank: #3 - 43. - 4.
Fall-hamilton Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
510 Wedgewood Ave
Nashville, TN 37203
(615) 291-6380
Nashville, TN 37203
(615) 291-6380
Grades: PK-5
| 265 students
37203, Tennessee Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
C Lawrence Magnet School (Closed 2004)
Magnet School
1110 12th So Av
Nashville, TN 37203
(615) 291-6410
Nashville, TN 37203
(615) 291-6410
Grades: K-4
| 307 students
Murphy Alternative Learning Center (Closed 2005)
Alternative School
2000 Murphy Av
Nashville, TN 37203
(615) 329-8410
Nashville, TN 37203
(615) 329-8410
Grades: 6-11
| 22 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in 37203, TN?
The top ranked public elementary schools in 37203, TN include Head Middle School, Rose Park Middle School and Carter-lawrence Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in 37203?
4 public elementary schools are located in 37203.
What is the racial composition of students in 37203?
37203 public elementary schools minority enrollment is 78% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Tennessee public elementary schools average of 43% (majority Black).
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