Metro Nashville Public Schools serves over 80,000 students in Davidson County, which includes the city of Nashville and surrounding areas, with over 5,000 educators in 160 schools. Our students bring a wealth of experiences and cultures to our district, and our dedicated, impassioned educators are committed to ensuring all students are learning and growing every day.
Who is MNPS?
81,444
STUDENTS
0.19%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
37.64%
Black or African-American
Black or African-American
34.77%
Hispanic
Hispanic
23.41%
White
White
3.71%
Asian
Asian
0.28%
American Indian or Alaska Native
American Indian or Alaska Native
41.8%
Economically
disadvantaged*
14%
Students with
disabilities
31%
Limited English Proficiency
139
Different languages
spoken
*In 2015, the state changed the definition of and qualifications for a student to be classified as economically disadvantaged. Before this change, MNPS had a rate of about 75% economically disadvantaged
Our Schools
4
Early Learning Centers
Early Learning Centers are dedicated Pre-K learning hubs that focus on preparing students for kindergarten in an exclusive early learning setting. Students will have outdoor experiences, social and emotional learning activities, and structured play designed to support academics.
74
Elementary Schools
Our district’s elementary schools offer a wide variety of learning experiences for students, including Montessori and Paideia schools. Many of MNPS’ elementary schools center learning around a particular focus, such as arts or environmental engineering.
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Middle Schools
MNPS-run middle schools start in 6th grade and end in 8th grade. Many of our middle schools have a specific focus, such as health sciences, zoology, or visual and performing arts.
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High Schools
MNPS’ high schools provide a robust learning experience for students through the nationally recognized Academies of Nashville model, in which students have the opportunity to focus their academics and prepare for college and the workforce through hands-on learning in a variety of fields such as engineering, healthcare, hospitality and tourism, business and marketing, and arts and media.
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Charter Schools
MNPS charter schools are schools that operate and hire independently, but are held to the same accountability measures as traditional public schools.
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Non-traditional or
Alternative Schools
MNPS has several schools that serve students in need of non-traditional learning experiences, such as schools for those who no longer attend their original schools, schools for students ages 17-21 working to earn their diploma, or our online virtual school.
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Special Education Schools
MNPS has 3 schools that specifically serve students with significant cognitive or physical disabilities who need additional support.
Partner Organizations
MNPS partners with several local organizations to serve students, teachers, and families.
These organizations leverage community resources and support to ensure our district thrives.
MNPS is demonstrating exceptional academic growth.
Learn how our district was spotlighted in national study for substantial post-pandemic progress.
“In order to be able to do this work, you need a community. And we have worked hard to become a community.”
-Celia Bowman-Jeffries, Multilingual Learner Teacher, Antioch Middle School
