For the 2026 school year, there are 6 public middle schools serving 2,342 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 51% (versus the Tennessee public middle school average of 36%), 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 64% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Tennessee public middle school average of 40% (majority Black).
Best 37206, TN Public Middle Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Meigs Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 91% | Reading: 87%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
713 Ramsey St
Nashville, TN 37206
(615) 271-3222
Nashville, TN 37206
(615) 271-3222
Gr: 6-8 | 692 students Minority enrollment: 33%
Rank: #22.
Nashville Classical East
Charter School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
2000 Greenwood Ave
Nashville, TN 37206
(615) 538-5841
Nashville, TN 37206
(615) 538-5841
Gr: K-8 | 549 students Minority enrollment: 71%
Rank: #33.
Liberty Collegiate Academy
Charter School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 26%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
3515 Gallatin Rd
Nashville, TN 37206
(615) 564-1974
Nashville, TN 37206
(615) 564-1974
Gr: 5-8 | 241 students Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #44.
Explore Community School
Charter School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
707 S 7th St
Nashville, TN 37206
(615) 784-8222
Nashville, TN 37206
(615) 784-8222
Gr: K-8 | 591 students Minority enrollment: 70%
Rank: #55.
East Nashville Middle School
(Math: 14% | Reading: 13%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
110 Gallatin Rd
Nashville, TN 37206
(615) 262-6670
Nashville, TN 37206
(615) 262-6670
Gr: 6-8 | 191 students Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #66.
Cora Howe School
Special Education School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: ≤10%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1928 Greenwood Ave
Nashville, TN 37206
(615) 612-2545
Nashville, TN 37206
(615) 612-2545
Gr: K-12 | 78 students Minority enrollment: 65%
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 64% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Tennessee public middle schools average of 40% (majority Black).
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