Public Charter School
Nashville Prep
Public Charter School · Grades 5–8 · The Nations / Sylvan Park, Nashville, TN · TN grade F
About Nashville Prep
Nashville Prep is a public charter school in The Nations / Sylvan Park, serving grades 5–8 in Davidson County.
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 F for 2024-25. 14% 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 1 (well below average).
It enrolled 187 students in 2023-24 and is a Title I school. Students here typically continue on to Republic High School.
For families weighing logistics: MNPS busing is available, WeGo route Rte 23 serves the area, and uniforms are required.
Nashville Prep is one of 14 schools this guide lists in The Nations / Sylvan Park and one of 12 public charter middle schools in Davidson County.
Overview
School typePublic Charter School
Grades5–8
NeighborhoodThe Nations / Sylvan Park
CountyDavidson
CostFree public school
Academic Performance
Letter grade issued by the Tennessee Dept. of Education (2024-25)FSource: Tennessee Dept. of Education, 2024-25 A–F Letter Grade File (released Dec 18, 2025)
verify ↗ Proficiency (met/exceeded)14%Source: Tennessee Dept. of Education, 2024-25 A–F Letter Grade File (released Dec 18, 2025)
verify ↗ Academic growth (TVAAS)Level 1 · Well below averageSource: Tennessee Dept. of Education, TVAAS growth, from the 2024-25 A–F Letter Grade File (released Dec 18, 2025)
verify ↗ Enrollment187 (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
WeGo routesRte 23
Walk-in enrollmentNo
Application requiredYes
UniformsYes
Contact & Details
Address1300 56th Ave N, Nashville, TN 37209
Feeder pathway→ Republic High School
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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