THE COUNTDOWN IS ON!
Applications for the 2027–28 school year open November 6, 2026.
Choosing a school is an important decision. At KIPP Nashville, we want the enrollment process to be clear and straightforward so your family can focus on finding the school where your student can learn, grow, and prepare for what comes next.
KIPP Nashville is a network of tuition-free public charter schools serving students in grades K–12 across East, North, and South Nashville. Any student who lives in Davidson County can apply, and there are no academic admissions requirements or fees to attend.
Applications are now available for the 2026–27 school year.
KIPP Nashville has 10 schools across Nashville, with options for elementary, middle, and high school students.
Start by considering your student’s grade level and the part of Nashville that works best for your family.
Grades: K–4
Location: East Nashville
1000 Sevier Street, Nashville, TN 37206
Grades: K–4
Location: North Nashville
3410 Knight Drive, Nashville, TN 37207
Grades: K–4
Location: South Nashville
3655 Murfreesboro Pike, Antioch, TN 37013
Grades: K–3 for the 2026–27 school year
Location: South Nashville
917 Bell Road, Antioch, TN 37013
Grades: 5–8
Location: East Nashville
123 Douglas Avenue, Nashville, TN 37207
Grades: 5–8
Location: North Nashville
3410 Knight Drive, Nashville, TN 37207
Grades: 5–8
Location: South Nashville
3661 Murfreesboro Pike, Antioch, TN 37013
Grades: 5–8
Location: South Nashville
917 Bell Road, Antioch, TN 37013
KIPP Nashville schools are open to students who live in Davidson County.
There is no academic requirement to apply or attend. KIPP Nashville does not select students based on academic performance or ability, and there is no tuition or application fee. When applications exceed the number of available seats, enrollment is determined through a random lottery process.
KIPP Nashville also serves students with a range of educational needs. The Student Supports Team provides learning opportunities for students receiving special education services, gifted students, and English Language Learners. Families with questions about specific services should contact the school they’re considering.
The enrollment journey can be broken into five main stages.
Start Your ApplicationStart by completing an online application for the KIPP Nashville school you would like your student to attend. The application only takes a few minutes to complete.
After submitting your application, check your email for confirmation and next steps. If you don’t receive a confirmation, verify that the application was successfully submitted or contact the enrollment team for assistance.
When applications exceed available seats, KIPP Nashville uses a random lottery selection process.
Families receive notification indicating whether their student has been offered a seat or placed on the waitlist. Results can be viewed through the Smart Choice portal, and schools also contact families about their enrollment status.
If your student receives an offer, the next step is to accept the seat through Smart Choice.
Make sure you complete this step within the required timeframe so you can continue to registration.
After accepting your student’s seat, you’ll complete registration and provide the required documentation.
Families registering students in grades K–12 should be prepared to provide documents that may include:
If the address on the parent or guardian’s ID does not match the student’s residence, two forms of proof of residency should be provided. Families without proof of address in their name or legal guardianship documentation should contact the KIPP Nashville Enrollment Team for assistance.
Once enrollment and registration are complete, it’s time to prepare for the school year.
Each KIPP Nashville school holds an orientation during the summer and shares important information families need before the first day.
Families applying for a student entering kindergarten should plan for a few additional steps.
A student must generally be 5 years old on or before August 15 to enter kindergarten. For students who turn 5 between August 16 and September 30, a parent or guardian may request that the school administer a Brigance K-Readiness Assessment.
Students entering kindergarten or students who are new to Metro Nashville Public Schools also need a nine-digit MNPS student ID number beginning with 190. Families can obtain this number through an MNPS enrollment center by providing the required documentation.
Current KIPP Nashville students do not need to submit a new application simply to return to the same school.
However, students do need to apply when switching KIPP Nashville schools, including transitions from elementary to middle school or from middle to high school.
If your student is approaching one of these transitions, explore the schools serving their next grade level and review the application process early.
Being placed on a waitlist doesn’t necessarily mean your student won’t have an opportunity to enroll.
Applications submitted after the application deadline are automatically added to the waiting list. KIPP Nashville recommends that families remain on the waitlist because schools may continue offering available seats throughout the summer and into the first few weeks of the school year.
Keep your contact information current and watch for communication from KIPP Nashville so you don’t miss an enrollment update.
KIPP Nashville elementary and middle schools offer before- and aftercare through external providers.
Those providers coordinate registration and program logistics. Families receive information about available programs and how to register during orientation before the beginning of the school year.
If before- or aftercare is an important part of your family’s school decision, ask about the current provider and program details when you tour your school.
Transportation is an important part of choosing a school.
KIPP Nashville provides transportation at all campuses for students who live within designated KIPP transportation zones. Because eligibility depends on your student’s school and home location, families should contact the individual school for current transportation information.
You don’t have to choose a school based on a website alone.
KIPP Nashville offers campus tours so families can experience schools firsthand and talk with enrollment representatives. Tours are available for KIPP Nashville campuses across East, North, and South Nashville.
During your visit, consider asking:
Whenever possible, bring your student so they can experience the campus and ask their own questions.
Choosing KIPP Nashville means joining a network serving students throughout the K–12 journey.
Across its schools, KIPP Nashville combines academics with opportunities for arts, physical education, music, sports, enrichment, and extracurricular involvement. As students reach high school, they also receive individualized college and career support through KIPP Forward.
KIPP Forward helps students explore the paths available after graduation and continues supporting alumni as they navigate college, career, and other postsecondary opportunities.
The goal is not to determine one future for every student. It’s to help students build the skills and confidence to pursue the future they choose.
Yes. KIPP Nashville schools are tuition-free public charter schools. There is no cost to apply or attend.
No. There are no academic admissions requirements to apply to or attend a KIPP Nashville school.
Students who are residents of Davidson County can apply to KIPP Nashville schools.
KIPP Nashville serves students across grades K–12. Individual campuses serve specific grade ranges.
Yes. KIPP Nashville serves students with special needs through its Student Supports Team. Families should contact individual schools with questions about specific services.
Yes. Transportation is available at all KIPP Nashville campuses for eligible students living within designated transportation zones.
Late applications are placed on the waitlist. Seats may continue to become available during the summer and into the beginning of the school year.
KIPP Nashville provides step-by-step enrollment resources and video tutorials in English and Spanish. Families who need additional help can contact the Enrollment Team at enroll@kippnashville.org.
Finding the right school starts with finding a place where your student can be challenged, supported, and encouraged to discover what’s possible.
KIPP Nashville offers tuition-free K–12 public school options across East, North, and South Nashville. Whether your student is beginning kindergarten, entering middle school, preparing for high school, or joining KIPP for the first time at another grade level, you can start your application online.
Find the school that fits your student’s grade, schedule a visit, and take the next step toward joining the KIPP Nashville community.