Public Charter School
Strive Collegiate Academy
Public Charter School · Grades 6–8 · Donelson, Nashville, TN · TN grade A
About Strive Collegiate Academy
Strive Collegiate Academy is a public charter school in Donelson, serving grades 6–8 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 A for 2024-25. 42% 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 5 (well above average).
It enrolled 195 students in 2023-24 and is a Title I school. Students here typically continue on to McGavock HS cluster or high school of choice.
For families weighing logistics: MNPS busing is not provided, and uniforms are required.
Strive Collegiate Academy is one of 15 schools this guide lists in Donelson and one of 12 public charter middle schools in Davidson County.
Overview
School typePublic Charter School
Grades6–8
NeighborhoodDonelson
CountyDavidson
CostFree public school
Academic Performance
Letter grade issued by the Tennessee Dept. of Education (2024-25)ASource: Tennessee Dept. of Education, 2024-25 A–F Letter Grade File (released Dec 18, 2025)
verify ↗ Proficiency (met/exceeded)42%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 ↗ Enrollment195 (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
Address3055 Lebanon PIKE, Nashville, TN 37214
Feeder pathway→ McGavock HS cluster or 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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