Public Charter School
Nashville Classical East
Public Charter School · Grades K–8 · Lockeland Springs / East End, Nashville, TN · TN grade C
About Nashville Classical East
Nashville Classical East is a public charter school in Lockeland Springs / East End, serving grades K–8 in Davidson County. Its focus is classical.
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 C for 2024-25. 46% 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 1 (well below average).
It enrolled 549 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 available, and uniforms are required.
Nashville Classical East 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)CSource: Tennessee Dept. of Education, 2024-25 A–F Letter Grade File (released Dec 18, 2025)
verify ↗ Overall proficiency, all tested subjects (2024-25)46% (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 57% · Math 57%
Grades 6–8: Reading 32% · Math 32%
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)14% (missed 10% or more of school days)Source: Tennessee Dept. of Education, Chronic Absenteeism file, 2024-25
verify ↗ Academic growth (TVAAS)Level 1 · Well below averageSource: Tennessee Dept. of Education, TVAAS growth, from the 2024-25 A–F Letter Grade File (released Dec 18, 2025)
verify ↗ Enrollment549 (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 enrollmentNo
Application requiredYes
UniformsYes
Contact & Details
Address2000 Greenwood AVE, Nashville, TN 37206
Focus / ProgramClassical
Feeder pathwayStudents apply to high school of choice
Questions families ask
Do I need to apply to Nashville Classical East?
Yes. Nashville Classical East 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 Nashville Classical East cost?
Nothing. Nashville Classical East is a free public school.
What grade did Tennessee give Nashville Classical East?
The Tennessee Department of Education gave Nashville Classical East a letter grade of C for 2024-25. Its TVAAS academic-growth rating is Level 1 (well below average).
How do students at Nashville Classical East do in reading and math?
Share of students who met or exceeded state expectations in 2024-25 (Tennessee Department of Education): grades 3–5: 57% in reading and 57% in math; grades 6–8: 32% in reading and 32% in math.
Is there a school bus to Nashville Classical East?
Yes. MNPS busing is available for Nashville Classical East.
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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