MNPS Special / Alternative Program
Harris-Hillman School
MNPS Special / Alternative Program · Grades PreK–12 · Hillsboro-West End, Nashville, TN
About Harris-Hillman School
Harris-Hillman School is an MNPS special-education or alternative program in Hillsboro-West End, serving grades PreK–12 in Davidson County.
This is a placement-based MNPS program rather than a school you apply to in the usual way: it has no attendance zone and no open application. Students arrive by referral or placement — through an IEP team, the district discipline process, or a credit-recovery referral — so the place to start is your current school counselor or the MNPS Exceptional Education office.
It enrolled 458 students in 2023-24 and is a Title I school.
For families weighing logistics: MNPS busing is available, and there is no uniform requirement.
Harris-Hillman School is one of 4 schools this guide lists in Hillsboro-West End and one of 11 MNPS special-education and alternative programs in Davidson County.
Overview
School typeMNPS Special / Alternative Program
GradesPreK–12
NeighborhoodHillsboro-West End
CountyDavidson
CostFree public school
Academic Performance
Chronically absent students (2024-25)23% (missed 10% or more of school days)Source: Tennessee Dept. of Education, Chronic Absenteeism file, 2024-25
verify ↗ Enrollment458 (2023-24)Source: U.S. Dept. of Education, NCES CCD, 2023-24
verify ↗ State letter grades are issued only to public, magnet, and charter schools. A blank grade here means the state does not grade this kind of school — not that the school scored poorly or that a grade is missing.
Data last checked: September 4, 2026
Tuition & Vouchers
TuitionFree — public
Transportation & Admissions
MNPS busingYes
Walk-in enrollmentYes
Application requiredNo
UniformsNo
Contact & Details
Address1706 26th Avenue South, Nashville, TN 37212
Phone(615) 298-8085
Questions families ask
Do I need to apply to Harris-Hillman School?
Harris-Hillman School is a placement-based MNPS program. Students arrive by referral or placement, not by open application, so start with your current school counselor or the MNPS Exceptional Education office.
How much does Harris-Hillman School cost?
Nothing. Harris-Hillman School is a free public school.
Is there a school bus to Harris-Hillman School?
Yes. MNPS busing is available for Harris-Hillman 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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