For the 2025 school year, there are 5 public elementary schools serving 2,057 students in the neighborhood of Donelson, Nashville, TN.
The top ranked public elementary schools in Donelson are Stanford Elementary School, Hickman Elementary School and Mcgavock Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of Donelson, 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 12% (versus the 36% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 67% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Tennessee public elementary school average of 43% (majority Black).
Best Elementary Schools in the neighborhood of Donelson, Nashville, TN (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Stanford Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
2417 Maplecrest Dr
Nashville, TN 37214
(615) 885-8822
Nashville, TN 37214
(615) 885-8822
Grades: PK-5
| 435 students
Rank: #22.
Hickman Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
112 Stewarts Ferry Pike
Nashville, TN 37214
(615) 884-4020
Nashville, TN 37214
(615) 884-4020
Grades: PK-5
| 396 students
Rank: #33.
Mcgavock Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
275 Mcgavock Pike
Nashville, TN 37214
(615) 885-8912
Nashville, TN 37214
(615) 885-8912
Grades: PK-5
| 263 students
Rank: #44.
Donelson Middle School
(Math: 10% | Reading: 15%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
110 Stewarts Ferry Pike
Nashville, TN 37214
(615) 884-4080
Nashville, TN 37214
(615) 884-4080
Grades: 6-8
| 430 students
Rank: #55.
Two Rivers Middle School
(Math: 8% | Reading: 15%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
2991 Mcgavock Pike
Nashville, TN 37214
(615) 885-8931
Nashville, TN 37214
(615) 885-8931
Grades: 6-8
| 244 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in the neighborhood of Donelson, Nashville, TN?
The top ranked public elementary schools in the neighborhood of Donelson, Nashville, TN include Stanford Elementary School, Hickman Elementary School and Mcgavock Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in the neighborhood of Donelson, Nashville?
5 public elementary schools are located in the neighborhood of Donelson, Nashville.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of Donelson, Nashville?
the neighborhood of Donelson, Nashville public elementary schools minority enrollment is 67% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Tennessee public elementary schools average of 43% (majority Black).
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