For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public elementary schools serving 743 students in 37218, TN.
The top ranked public elementary schools in 37218, TN are Isaiah T. Creswell Middle School Of The Arts and Cumberland Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public elementary schools in zipcode 37218 have an average math proficiency score of 6% (versus the Tennessee public elementary school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 13% (versus the 36% statewide average). Elementary schools in 37218, TN have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Tennessee public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 89% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Tennessee public elementary school average of 43% (majority Black).
Best 37218, TN Public Elementary Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Isaiah T. Creswell Middle School Of The Arts
Magnet School
(Math: 6% | Reading: 14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
3500 John Mallette Dr
Nashville, TN 37218
(615) 291-6515
Nashville, TN 37218
(615) 291-6515
Grades: 5-8
| 302 students
Rank: #22.
Cumberland Elementary School
(Math: 6% | Reading: 11%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
4247 Cato Rd
Nashville, TN 37218
(615) 291-6370
Nashville, TN 37218
(615) 291-6370
Grades: K-5
| 441 students
37218, Tennessee 九游体育s (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
3500 Hydes Ferry Rd
Nashville, TN 37218
(615) 291-6600
Nashville, TN 37218
(615) 291-6600
Grades: 9-12
| 557 students
3200 Kings Ln
Nashville, TN 37218
(615) 876-5126
Nashville, TN 37218
(615) 876-5126
Grades: K-4
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in 37218, TN?
The top ranked public elementary schools in 37218, TN include Isaiah T. Creswell Middle School Of The Arts and Cumberland Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in 37218?
2 public elementary schools are located in 37218.
What is the racial composition of students in 37218?
37218 public elementary schools minority enrollment is 89% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Tennessee public elementary schools average of 43% (majority Black).
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