Find My School
Explore Your Nashville Public Schools
If you are raising your family in Nashville, you have many choices when it comes to your children's education, and we want you to choose our diverse and high-quality schools.
Our staff is here to make the process of enrolling your child in a Metro Nashville Public School as easy as possible and walk you through any of the public school options available to your student. Your Nashville school options include:
Choose your zoned school
The perfect school for your student may be right around the corner! Students are automatically assigned to schools within the zone where they live.
- To determine your zoned school, enter your residential address into the Zone Finder.
- Check District Maps
- Learn more about your neighborhood school by visit the MNPS school directory to explore your zoned school's website.
If possible, tour your local school and meet with staff to learn more about all your neighborhood school offers. Contact the school directly for more information.
Choose a School Outside your Neighborhood Zone
To enroll your child in a school outside your school zone, you will have to submit an application. Only schools that participate in the Optional Application program are eligible to have students from other zones attend. School bus transportation is not provided.
- You can check availability and submit an application for an optional school during the annual application process, held each spring. Families who are new to MNPS can apply year-round to schools that have available space.
- Parents of incoming kindergarteners, please note, if you are choosing a school outside your zone you will need to use the school options process and also register for school during the K-kickoff period.
Apply for Pre-K
The application process for Pre-K is different from K-12 grades enrollment. There are eligibility requirements that must be considered, including immunization and school physical requirements, and a separate application is required.
For more information, application dates and checklists visit the Early Learning department's apply for Pre-K.
Age Requirements
- A child must be 4 years old on or before August 15 of the current school year to apply for MNPS Pre-K.
- Some MNPS Pre-K programs accept 3-year-olds. A child must be 3 years old on or before August 15 of the current school year to apply for these programs.
Academic Options, Themes and Programs
As you decide on your school, take a wide look around at the wide range of academic options, themes and programs - from Pre-K to Grade 12, there's something wonderful for every student.