Public Charter School
STEM Prep Academy
Public Charter School · Grades 5–8 · Woodbine, Nashville, TN · TN grade B
About STEM Prep Academy
STEM Prep Academy is a public charter school in Woodbine, serving grades 5–8 in Davidson County. Its focus is stem.
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. 29% 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 454 students in 2023-24 and is a Title I school. Students here typically continue on to STEM Prep High School.
For families weighing logistics: MNPS busing is not provided, and uniforms are required.
STEM Prep Academy is one of 12 schools this guide lists in Woodbine and one of 12 public charter middle schools in Davidson County.
Overview
School typePublic Charter School
Grades5–8
NeighborhoodWoodbine
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)29%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 ↗ Enrollment454 (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
UniformsYes
Contact & Details
Address1162 Foster Ave, Nashville, TN 37210
Focus / ProgramSTEM
Feeder pathway→ STEM Prep 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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