For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public elementary schools serving 683 students in the neighborhood of Chestnut Hill, Nashville, TN.
The top ranked public elementary schools in Chestnut Hill are Lead Cameron and Johnson Alternative Learning Center. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of Chestnut Hill, Nashville, TN public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 9% (versus the Tennessee public elementary school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 8% (versus the 36% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 92% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Tennessee public elementary school average of 43% (majority Black).
Best Elementary Schools in the neighborhood of Chestnut Hill, Nashville, TN (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Lead Cameron
Charter School
(Math: 12% | Reading: 12%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1034 1st Avenue South
Nashville, TN 37210
(615) 291-6365
Nashville, TN 37210
(615) 291-6365
Grades: 5-8
| 496 students
Rank: #22.
Johnson Alternative Learning Center
Alternative School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: ≤5%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1200 2nd Ave South
Nashville, TN 37210
(615) 749-3067
Nashville, TN 37210
(615) 749-3067
Grades: 5-12
| 117 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in the neighborhood of Chestnut Hill, Nashville, TN?
The top ranked public elementary schools in the neighborhood of Chestnut Hill, Nashville, TN include Lead Cameron and Johnson Alternative Learning Center.
How many public elementary schools are located in the neighborhood of Chestnut Hill, Nashville?
2 public elementary schools are located in the neighborhood of Chestnut Hill, Nashville.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of Chestnut Hill, Nashville?
the neighborhood of Chestnut Hill, Nashville public elementary schools minority enrollment is 92% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Tennessee public elementary schools average of 43% (majority Black).
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