For the 2025 school year, there are 6 public middle schools serving 2,419 students in 37206, TN.
The top ranked public middle schools in 37206, TN are Meigs Middle School, Nashville Classical East and Liberty Collegiate Academy. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle schools in zipcode 37206 have an average math proficiency score of 49% (versus the Tennessee public middle school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 49% (versus the 34% statewide average). Middle schools in 37206, TN have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 10% of Tennessee public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 67% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Tennessee public middle school average of 39% (majority Black).
Best 37206, TN Public Middle Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Meigs Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 85% | Reading: 87%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
713 Ramsey St
Nashville, TN 37206
(615) 271-3222
Nashville, TN 37206
(615) 271-3222
Grades: 5-8
| 693 students
Rank: #22.
Nashville Classical East
Charter School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
2000 Greenwood Ave
Nashville, TN 37206
(615) 538-5841
Nashville, TN 37206
(615) 538-5841
Grades: K-8
| 537 students
Rank: #33.
Liberty Collegiate Academy
Charter School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 26%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
3515 Gallatin Rd
Nashville, TN 37206
(615) 564-1974
Nashville, TN 37206
(615) 564-1974
Grades: 5-8
| 267 students
Rank: #44.
Explore Community School
Charter School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
707 S 7th St
Nashville, TN 37206
(615) 784-8222
Nashville, TN 37206
(615) 784-8222
Grades: K-8
| 560 students
Rank: #55.
Cora Howe School
Special Education School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: ≤10%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1928 Greenwood Ave
Nashville, TN 37206
(615) 612-2545
Nashville, TN 37206
(615) 612-2545
Grades: K-12
| 77 students
Rank: #66.
East Nashville Middle School
(Math: 9% | Reading: 13%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
110 Gallatin Rd
Nashville, TN 37206
(615) 262-6670
Nashville, TN 37206
(615) 262-6670
Grades: 5-8
| 285 students
37206, Tennessee Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
2000 Greenwood Av
Nashville, TN 37206
(615) 262-6670
Nashville, TN 37206
(615) 262-6670
Grades: 5-8
| 405 students
1928 Greenwood Ave
Nashville, TN 37206
(615) 262-6675
Nashville, TN 37206
(615) 262-6675
Grades: PK-4
| 238 students
1000 Sevier St
Nashville, TN 37206
(615) 262-6708
Nashville, TN 37206
(615) 262-6708
Grades: 3-4
| 150 students
601 Mcferrin Av
Nashville, TN 37206
(615) 262-6728
Nashville, TN 37206
(615) 262-6728
Grades: PK-4
| 240 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in 37206, TN?
The top ranked public middle schools in 37206, TN include Meigs Middle School, Nashville Classical East and Liberty Collegiate Academy.
How many public middle schools are located in 37206?
6 public middle schools are located in 37206.
What is the racial composition of students in 37206?
37206 public middle schools minority enrollment is 67% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Tennessee public middle schools average of 39% (majority Black).
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