MNPS Zoned Public School
McGavock Elementary
MNPS Zoned Public School · Grades K–5 · Donelson, Nashville, TN · TN grade C
About McGavock Elementary
McGavock Elementary is an MNPS zoned public school in Donelson, serving grades K–5 in Davidson County.
As a zoned MNPS school it has a defined attendance area, so families living inside that zone are entitled to a seat without applying. Walk-in enrollment is accepted.
Tennessee gave it a letter grade of C for 2024-25. 21% 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 3 (average).
It enrolled 324 students in 2023-24 and is a Title I school. Students here typically continue on to DuPont Hadley MS and then McGavock HS.
For families weighing logistics: MNPS busing is available, and there is no uniform requirement.
McGavock Elementary is one of 15 schools this guide lists in Donelson and one of 63 MNPS zoned public elementary schools in Davidson County.
Overview
School typeMNPS Zoned Public School
GradesK–5
NeighborhoodDonelson
CountyDavidson
CostFree public school
Academic Performance
Letter grade issued by the Tennessee Dept. of Education (2024-25)CSource: Tennessee Dept. of Education, 2024-25 A–F Letter Grade File (released Dec 18, 2025)
verify ↗ Proficiency (met/exceeded)21%Source: Tennessee Dept. of Education, 2024-25 A–F Letter Grade File (released Dec 18, 2025)
verify ↗ Academic growth (TVAAS)Level 3 · AverageSource: Tennessee Dept. of Education, TVAAS growth, from the 2024-25 A–F Letter Grade File (released Dec 18, 2025)
verify ↗ Enrollment324 (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 busingYes
Walk-in enrollmentYes
Application requiredNo
UniformsNo
Contact & Details
Address275 McGavock Pike, Nashville, TN 37214
Feeder pathway→ DuPont Hadley MS → McGavock HS
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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