For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public middle schools serving 432 students in 37209, TN.
The top-ranked public middle schools in 37209, TN are Nashville Prep, Mnps Virtual School and Moses Mckissack Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle schools in zipcode 37209 have an average math proficiency score of 13% (versus the Tennessee public middle school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 18% (versus the 34% statewide average). Middle schools in 37209, TN have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Tennessee public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 83% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Tennessee public middle school average of 40% (majority Black).
Best 37209, TN Public Middle Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Nashville Prep
Charter School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 23%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1300 56th Ave N
Nashville, TN 37209
(615) 921-8440
Nashville, TN 37209
(615) 921-8440
Gr: 5-8 | 187 students Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #22.
Mnps Virtual School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
4805 Park Ave, Suite 300
Nashville, TN 37209
(615) 463-0188
Nashville, TN 37209
(615) 463-0188
Gr: 4-12 | 131 students Minority enrollment: 53%
Rank: #33.
Moses Mckissack Middle School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: ≤5%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
915 38th Ave N
Nashville, TN 37209
(615) 329-8170
Nashville, TN 37209
(615) 329-8170
Gr: 6-8 | 114 students Minority enrollment: 97%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in 37209, TN?
The top-ranked public middle schools in 37209, TN include Nashville Prep, Mnps Virtual School and Moses Mckissack Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in 37209?
3 public middle schools are located in 37209.
What is the racial composition of students in 37209?
37209 public middle schools minority enrollment is 83% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Tennessee public middle schools average of 40% (majority Black).
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