Public Charter School
Purpose Prep
Public Charter School · Grades K–5 · Germantown / North, Nashville, TN · TN grade B
About Purpose Prep
Purpose Prep is a public charter school in Germantown / North, serving grades K–5 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 B for 2024-25. 54% of students met or exceeded state expectations on TCAP, above the 31% average across the 144 public schools in this guide with reported scores. Its TVAAS academic-growth rating is Level 4 (above average).
It enrolled 431 students in 2023-24 and is a Title I school. MNPS describes its pathway as: Students apply to middle school of choice.
For families weighing logistics: MNPS busing is available, WeGo route Rte 23 serves the area, and uniforms are required.
Purpose Prep is one of 6 schools this guide lists in Germantown / North and one of 10 public charter elementary schools in Davidson County.
Overview
School typePublic Charter School
GradesK–5
NeighborhoodGermantown / North
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)54%Source: Tennessee Dept. of Education, 2024-25 A–F Letter Grade File (released Dec 18, 2025)
verify ↗ Academic growth (TVAAS)Level 4 · Above averageSource: Tennessee Dept. of Education, TVAAS growth, from the 2024-25 A–F Letter Grade File (released Dec 18, 2025)
verify ↗ Enrollment431 (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
Address220 Venture CIR, Nashville, TN 37228
Feeder pathwayStudents apply to middle 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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