Public Charter School
Explore Community School
Public Charter School · Grades K–8 · Lockeland Springs / East End, Nashville, TN · TN grade B
About Explore Community School
Explore Community School is a public charter school in Lockeland Springs / East End, serving grades K–8 in Davidson County. Its focus is project-based learning.
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. 28% of students met or exceeded state expectations on TCAP across all tested subjects, 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 591 students in 2023-24 and is a Title I school. MNPS describes its pathway as: Students apply to high school of choice.
For families weighing logistics: MNPS busing is not provided, and there is no uniform requirement.
Explore Community School is one of 14 schools this guide lists in Lockeland Springs / East End and one of 4 public charter K-8 schools in Davidson County.
Overview
School typePublic Charter School
GradesK–8
NeighborhoodLockeland Springs / East End
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 ↗ Overall proficiency, all tested subjects (2024-25)28% (reading, math, science and social studies combined)Source: Tennessee Dept. of Education, 2024-25 A–F Letter Grade File (released Dec 18, 2025)
verify ↗ Reading and math, met or exceeded (2024-25)Grades 3–5: Reading 36% · Math 28%
Grades 6–8: Reading 16% · Math 15%
The state reports scores in grade bands, counting only the tested grades this school serves.
Source: Tennessee Dept. of Education, 2024-25 A–F Letter Grade File (released Dec 18, 2025)
verify ↗ Chronically absent students (2024-25)34% (missed 10% or more of school days)Source: Tennessee Dept. of Education, Chronic Absenteeism file, 2024-25
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 ↗ Enrollment591 (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
UniformsNo
Contact & Details
Address707 S 7th ST, Nashville, TN 37206
Phone(615)784-8222
Focus / ProgramProject-based learning
Feeder pathwayStudents apply to high school of choice
Questions families ask
Do I need to apply to Explore Community School?
Yes. Explore Community School 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.
How much does Explore Community School cost?
Nothing. Explore Community School is a free public school.
What grade did Tennessee give Explore Community School?
The Tennessee Department of Education gave Explore Community School a letter grade of B for 2024-25. Its TVAAS academic-growth rating is Level 5 (well above average).
How do students at Explore Community School do in reading and math?
Share of students who met or exceeded state expectations in 2024-25 (Tennessee Department of Education): grades 3–5: 36% in reading and 28% in math; grades 6–8: 16% in reading and 15% in math.
Is there a school bus to Explore Community School?
MNPS busing is not listed for Explore Community School. Ask the school about transportation.
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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