Public Charter School
Explore Community School
Public Charter School · Grades K–8 · Lockeland Springs / East End, Nashville, TN · TN grade B
About Explore Community School
Explore Community School is a public charter school in Lockeland Springs / East End, serving grades K–8 in Davidson County. Its focus is project-based learning.
It is a tuition-free public charter school with no attendance zone: any Davidson County family may apply, and seats are filled by lottery when applications exceed capacity.
Tennessee gave it a letter grade of B for 2024-25. 28% of students met or exceeded state expectations on TCAP, below the 31% average across the 144 public schools in this guide with reported scores. Its TVAAS academic-growth rating is Level 5 (well above average).
It enrolled 591 students in 2023-24 and is a Title I school. MNPS describes its pathway as: Students apply to high school of choice.
For families weighing logistics: MNPS busing is not provided, and there is no uniform requirement.
Explore Community School is one of 14 schools this guide lists in Lockeland Springs / East End and one of 4 public charter K-8 schools in Davidson County.
Overview
School typePublic Charter School
GradesK–8
NeighborhoodLockeland Springs / East End
CountyDavidson
CostFree public school
Academic Performance
Letter grade issued by the Tennessee Dept. of Education (2024-25)BSource: Tennessee Dept. of Education, 2024-25 A–F Letter Grade File (released Dec 18, 2025)
verify ↗ Proficiency (met/exceeded)28%Source: Tennessee Dept. of Education, 2024-25 A–F Letter Grade File (released Dec 18, 2025)
verify ↗ Academic growth (TVAAS)Level 5 · Well above averageSource: Tennessee Dept. of Education, TVAAS growth, from the 2024-25 A–F Letter Grade File (released Dec 18, 2025)
verify ↗ Enrollment591 (2023-24)Source: U.S. Dept. of Education, NCES CCD, 2023-24
verify ↗ Data last checked: September 4, 2026
Tuition & Vouchers
TuitionFree — public
Transportation & Admissions
MNPS busingNo
Walk-in enrollmentNo
Application requiredYes
UniformsNo
Contact & Details
Address707 S 7th ST, Nashville, TN 37206
Phone(615)784-8222
Focus / ProgramProject-based learning
Feeder pathwayStudents apply to high school of choice
Always confirm zoning and open seats. Attendance zones, magnet/charter lotteries, and enrollment deadlines change. Verify current details directly with the school or MNPS.
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