For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public school serving 294 students in the neighborhood of Sylvan Heights, Nashville, TN.
The top-ranked public school in Sylvan Heights is Park Avenue Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of Sylvan Heights, Nashville, TN public school have an average math proficiency score of 5% (versus the Tennessee public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 12% (versus the 37% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 95% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Tennessee public school average of 43% (majority Black).
Best Public Schools in the neighborhood of Sylvan Heights, Nashville, TN (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Park Avenue Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
3703 Park Ave
Nashville, TN 37209
(615) 298-8412
Nashville, TN 37209
(615) 298-8412
Gr: PK-5 | 309 students Minority enrollment: 96%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Sylvan Heights, Nashville, TN?
The top-ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Sylvan Heights, Nashville, TN include Park Avenue Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in the neighborhood of Sylvan Heights, Nashville?
1 public schools are located in the neighborhood of Sylvan Heights, Nashville.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of Sylvan Heights, Nashville?
the neighborhood of Sylvan Heights, Nashville public schools minority enrollment is 95% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Tennessee public schools average of 43% (majority Black).
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