MNPS Special / Alternative Program
MNPS Virtual School
MNPS Special / Alternative Program · Grades 6–12 · The Nations / Sylvan Park, Nashville, TN · TN grade C
About MNPS Virtual School
MNPS Virtual School is an MNPS special-education or alternative program in The Nations / Sylvan Park, serving grades 6–12 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.
Tennessee gave it a letter grade of C for 2024-25. 32% of students met or exceeded state expectations on TCAP across all tested subjects, above the 31% average across the 144 public schools in this guide with reported scores. Its TVAAS academic-growth rating is Level 3 (average).
It enrolled 131 students in 2023-24.
For families weighing logistics: MNPS busing is available, and there is no uniform requirement.
MNPS Virtual School is one of 14 schools this guide lists in The Nations / Sylvan Park and one of 11 MNPS special-education and alternative programs in Davidson County.
Overview
School typeMNPS Special / Alternative Program
Grades6–12
NeighborhoodThe Nations / Sylvan Park
CountyDavidson
CostFree public school
Academic Performance
Letter grade issued by the Tennessee Dept. of Education (2024-25)CSource: Tennessee Dept. of Education, 2024-25 A–F Letter Grade File (released Dec 18, 2025)
verify ↗ Overall proficiency, all tested subjects (2024-25)32% (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 6–8: Reading 33% · Math 33%
Grades 9–12: Reading 54% · Math 14%
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)<5% (missed 10% or more of school days)Source: Tennessee Dept. of Education, Chronic Absenteeism file, 2024-25
verify ↗ Academic growth (TVAAS)Level 3 · AverageSource: Tennessee Dept. of Education, TVAAS growth, from the 2024-25 A–F Letter Grade File (released Dec 18, 2025)
verify ↗ Enrollment131 (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 busingYes
Walk-in enrollmentYes
Application requiredNo
UniformsNo
Contact & Details
Address160 Rural Ave, Nashville, TN 37209
Phone(615) 463-0188
Questions families ask
Do I need to apply to MNPS Virtual School?
MNPS Virtual 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 MNPS Virtual School cost?
Nothing. MNPS Virtual School is a free public school.
What grade did Tennessee give MNPS Virtual School?
The Tennessee Department of Education gave MNPS Virtual School a letter grade of C for 2024-25. Its TVAAS academic-growth rating is Level 3 (average).
How do students at MNPS Virtual School do in reading and math?
Share of students who met or exceeded state expectations in 2024-25 (Tennessee Department of Education): grades 6–8: 33% in reading and 33% in math; grades 9–12: 54% in reading and 14% in math.
Is there a school bus to MNPS Virtual School?
Yes. MNPS busing is available for MNPS Virtual 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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