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Compare KIPP Schools in North and East Nashville
Finding the right school means looking at more than a location on a map. Families want strong academics, supportive teachers, opportunities for students to explore their interests, and a school that works with their daily routines.
KIPP Nashville offers five tuition-free public charter schools serving students from kindergarten through 12th grade across North and East Nashville. Explore your options by grade level and location to find the school that fits your student and family.
Find a KIPP School by Grade
KIPP Nashville’s North and East Nashville schools create a connected pathway from the first day of kindergarten through high school graduation. Students can build academic skills, relationships, confidence, and interests as they move through each stage of their education.
Families can choose from two elementary schools, two middle schools, and one high school in North and East Nashville.
KIPP Nashville College Prep Elementary School
Grades K–4 | North Nashville
3410 Knight Drive, Nashville, TN 37207
KIPP Nashville College Prep Elementary (KNCPE) is a tuition-free public charter school located in North Nashville. The school shares its Ewing Park campus with KIPP Nashville College Prep Middle, creating a K–8 campus for families looking for continuity between elementary and middle school.
KNCPE emphasizes joyful learning and strong academic foundations while creating an environment where students are encouraged to take risks, develop confidence, and feel that they belong. The school was recognized as a 2024–25 Tennessee Reward School, TVAAS Level 5 school, and A Rated School.
Before- and aftercare and bus transportation are currently offered.
KIPP Kirkpatrick Elementary School
Grades K–4 | East Nashville
1000 Sevier Street, Nashville, TN 37206
Located in the heart of East Nashville, KIPP Kirkpatrick Elementary provides a joyful learning environment grounded in academic growth, high-quality instruction, and supportive relationships.
Students are encouraged to become curious and confident learners while developing academic, character, and social skills. Music, physical education, and mindfulness help create a more well-rounded elementary experience.
KIPP Kirkpatrick was recognized as a 2024–25 Tennessee Reward School and TVAAS Level 5 school. Before- and aftercare and bus transportation are currently offered.
KIPP Nashville College Prep Middle School
Grades 5–8 | North Nashville
3410 Knight Drive, Nashville, TN 37207
KIPP Nashville College Prep Middle shares its North Nashville campus with KIPP Nashville College Prep Elementary, providing families with a connected K–8 option.
Students experience rigorous academics alongside opportunities for individualized learning, leadership, music, athletics, and extracurricular activities. Students can participate in music and performance band as well as activities such as student council, basketball, cross country, track, cheerleading, step team, and clubs.
KIPP Nashville College Prep Middle was recognized as a TVAAS Level 5 school for the 2024–25 school year. After-school care options and bus transportation are currently offered.
KIPP Academy Nashville
Grades 5–8 | East Nashville
123 Douglas Avenue, Nashville, TN 37207
KIPP Academy Nashville is a tuition-free middle school serving students in East Nashville. Its approach combines rigorous academics, individualized learning, and opportunities for students to develop their interests and identities.
Students participate in music and can explore opportunities including performance choir, student council, basketball, cross country, track, cheerleading, step team, and clubs. The school emphasizes grit, doing your best, and supporting one another as a team.
KIPP Academy Nashville was recognized as a TVAAS Level 5 school for the 2024–25 school year. After-school care options and bus transportation are currently offered.
KIPP Nashville Collegiate High School
Grades 9–12 | East Nashville
123 Douglas Avenue, Nashville, TN 37207
At KIPP Nashville Collegiate High School, students continue developing academically while beginning to make important decisions about life after graduation.
The high school experience combines core academics with opportunities to take AP courses, participate in clubs and athletics, and explore future pathways. Students are encouraged to think critically, participate in meaningful discussions, and develop their voices as they prepare for their next chapter.
KIPP Forward begins working with students during high school through classes and regular check-ins focused on college and career exploration. Students can explore their interests, understand different postsecondary options, and receive guidance as they make decisions about what comes next.
A Connected Path From Kindergarten Through High School
Choosing KIPP Nashville can give families the opportunity to see a longer educational path rather than approaching every grade transition as a completely new school search.
In North Nashville, KIPP Nashville College Prep Elementary and KIPP Nashville College Prep Middle share a campus and together serve grades K–8.
Across the broader North and East Nashville region, KIPP schools provide options from kindergarten through 12th grade. As students grow, the focus expands from building foundational academic skills to developing independence, exploring interests, taking on new challenges, and preparing for decisions after high school.
The goal isn’t for every student’s journey to look the same. It’s to provide a connected educational experience that supports growth at each stage.
Academics, Belonging and Opportunities to Explore
Strong academics are an important part of the KIPP Nashville experience, but families also want to know what everyday life will feel like for their student.
Across KIPP Nashville, students are encouraged to think critically, participate actively in learning, build meaningful relationships, and develop confidence in themselves. As students get older, they gain more opportunities to explore interests through music, arts, athletics, clubs, leadership, and other enrichment experiences.
Specific activities vary by campus and school year. Visit each school’s page to see the programs and opportunities currently available.
Preparing for College, Career and What Comes Next
Explore KIPP ForwardFor older students, choosing a school also means thinking about what happens after graduation.
KIPP Forward works with KIPP Nashville high school students as they explore their interests and consider college, technical education, career, and other opportunities. Support can include ACT preparation, college applications, financial aid guidance, career exploration, and individualized planning.
Support continues after high school as KIPP Forward advisors work with alumni navigating their next steps.
Will a KIPP School Work for Your Family?
A school can be a great academic fit and still need to work with your family’s everyday life.
Transportation is available at KIPP Nashville campuses within designated transportation zones. Care options also vary by grade and campus. Because transportation routes, eligibility, schedules, and care arrangements can change, families should confirm current options for the specific school they are considering.
You can also schedule a campus tour before applying. Visiting gives you and your student an opportunity to see the school, experience the environment, and ask questions about academics, activities, transportation, student support, and enrollment.
Ready to Take the Next Step?
Whether you’re comparing your first elementary school options or helping a teenager choose a high school, you don’t have to make the decision from a list of school names alone.
Explore the individual North and East Nashville campus pages, compare the schools serving your student’s grade, and visit the campuses that interest your family.
KIPP Nashville schools are tuition-free public charter schools open to Davidson County students. When you’ve found the school you’d like to consider, you can schedule a tour, ask the enrollment team a question, or begin your application.