Public Charter School
Nashville Collegiate Prep
Public Charter School · Grades K-12 · South Nashville, Nashville, TN · TN grade C
About Nashville Collegiate Prep
Nashville Collegiate Prep is a public charter school in South Nashville, serving grades K-12 in Davidson County.
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. Its TVAAS academic-growth rating is Level 3 (average).
It enrolled 837 students in 2023-24 and is a Title I school.
For families weighing logistics: MNPS busing is available, and uniforms are required.
Nashville Collegiate Prep is one of 12 schools this guide lists in South Nashville and one of 2 public charter K-12 schools in Davidson County.
Overview
School typePublic Charter School
GradesK-12
NeighborhoodSouth Nashville
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 ↗ Reading and math, met or exceeded (2024-25)Grades 3–5: Reading 30% · Math 28%
Grades 6–8: Reading 25% · Math 19%
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)27% (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 ↗ Enrollment837 (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
Address1638 Bell Rd, Nashville, TN 37211
Questions families ask
Do I need to apply to Nashville Collegiate Prep?
Yes. Nashville Collegiate Prep 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 Collegiate Prep cost?
Nothing. Nashville Collegiate Prep is a free public school.
What grade did Tennessee give Nashville Collegiate Prep?
The Tennessee Department of Education gave Nashville Collegiate Prep a letter grade of C for 2024-25. Its TVAAS academic-growth rating is Level 3 (average).
How do students at Nashville Collegiate Prep do in reading and math?
Share of students who met or exceeded state expectations in 2024-25 (Tennessee Department of Education): grades 3–5: 30% in reading and 28% in math; grades 6–8: 25% in reading and 19% in math.
Is there a school bus to Nashville Collegiate Prep?
Yes. MNPS busing is available for Nashville Collegiate Prep.
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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