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If you're buying a home in Nashville with kids — or planning ahead — the school zone isn't just a checkbox. It's a pricing variable. One of the biggest ones.
A national study by Murphy & Prachthauser found that homes in family-friendly neighborhoods sell for an average of 42% above their metro's median price. Nashville doesn't just confirm that finding. It illustrates it in extremes.
The data below comes from active listings on RealTracs as of April 8, 2026 — not historical averages, not estimates. What's for sale right now, organized by MNPS elementary school zone.
How to Read This Data
Every school listed here has a dedicated zone page on our site where you can filter active listings in real time. The median list prices below reflect what's currently on the market in each zone. They're a snapshot, not a fixed number — inventory changes daily.
We've flagged a few zones where the data needs context. Nashville's school zone boundaries don't always follow intuitive lines, and in a handful of cases, the zone pulls in addresses from adjacent high-cost areas that can skew the median significantly.
Niche.com ratings are included for reference. They're a starting point, not a verdict. If you want our actual read on a school or neighborhood, that's what the consultation is for.
The A− Zones
Julia Green Elementary — A−
📍 Green Hills / Forest Hills
Active listings: 18 | Avg days on site: 37 | Avg $/sq ft: $533 | Median list price: $2,698,174
Julia Green is the most expensive school zone in this dataset. Homes move relatively fast (37 days average) at prices most of Nashville can't touch. The zone covers the core of Green Hills and Forest Hills — established, walkable, heavily wooded neighborhoods where inventory is always limited and demand is steady.
Crieve Hall Elementary — A−
📍 Crieve Hall / South Nashville
Active listings: 40 | Avg days on site: 49 | Avg $/sq ft: $349 | Median list price: $776,260
Crieve Hall is the most accessible A− zone in the city. You're not paying Green Hills prices to get Green Hills-tier school ratings. The neighborhood is quiet, suburban, and well-established — a legitimate entry point for families who want a strong school without a $2M price tag.
The B+ Zones
Waverly Belmont Elementary — B+
📍 Waverly-Belmont / Woodbine
Active listings: 210 | Avg days on site: 68 | Avg $/sq ft: $503 | Median list price: $1,170,359
High inventory, strong price per square foot. Waverly Belmont's zone captures some of the most desirable in-town pockets south of downtown — expect significant price variation depending on how close to the Belmont/12 South corridor you get.
Percy Priest Elementary — B+
📍 Southeast Nashville / Antioch corridor
Active listings: 23 | Avg days on site: 165 | Avg $/sq ft: $483 | Median list price: $2,315,655
⚠️ Zone caveat: Percy Priest's attendance zone overlaps with addresses that span multiple jurisdictions, including some Brentwood-adjacent ZIP code areas. The $2.3M median almost certainly reflects that boundary irregularity rather than the typical purchase price for a buyer specifically targeting this MNPS zone. We'd recommend filtering the live listings directly and verifying school assignment before drawing conclusions from this figure.
Granbery Elementary — B+
📍 Brentwood corridor / South Nashville
Active listings: 132 | Avg days on site: 68 | Avg $/sq ft: $325 | Median list price: $884,729
⚠️ Zone note: Granbery's zone includes some listings with Brentwood, TN (37027) addresses, which skews the median upward. If you're targeting this zone specifically for MNPS enrollment, verify the address pulls the correct school assignment — Brentwood addresses attend Williamson County schools, not MNPS, regardless of what a listing description implies.
Harpeth Valley Elementary — B+
📍 Bellevue / West Nashville
Active listings: 122 | Avg days on site: 65 | Avg $/sq ft: $282 | Median list price: $656,373
One of the more affordable B+ zones in the city. Harpeth Valley covers a wide swath of West Nashville — pricing reflects that range, from newer Bellevue subdivisions to more established streets closer to the Harpeth River corridor.
Dan Mills Elementary — B+
📍 Inglewood
Active listings: 34 | Avg days on site: 60 | Avg $/sq ft: $361 | Median list price: $611,550
Solid school, honest prices. Dan Mills sits in Inglewood — where you still get good bones, mature trees, and reasonable square footage without the premium attached to in-town addresses.
The B Zones
Eakin Elementary — B
📍 Sylvan Park / West Nashville
Active listings: 317 | Avg days on site: 76 | Avg $/sq ft: $569 | Median list price: $995,484
Eakin has the highest price per square foot of any B-rated zone in this dataset and the most active listings overall. The zone covers Sylvan Park, one of Nashville's most sought-after in-town neighborhoods — buyers are paying for the location and the community as much as the school itself.
Sylvan Park Paideia Elementary — B
📍 Sylvan Park
Active listings: 90 | Avg days on site: 56 | Avg $/sq ft: $436 | Median list price: $1,151,330
📌 Enrollment note: Sylvan Park Paideia is a themed design school. Zone residents receive enrollment priority, but placement isn't guaranteed purely by address the way it is at traditional neighborhood schools. If Paideia is a priority, confirm the current enrollment process with MNPS directly before buying.
Andrew Jackson Elementary — B
📍 Hermitage / Southeast Davidson County
Active listings: 95 | Avg days on site: 71 | Avg $/sq ft: $258 | Median list price: $567,709
One of the most affordable B-rated zones in the dataset. Andrew Jackson's zone sits in Hermitage — a part of Davidson County that still offers value relative to the urban core. Families who want more house, more yard, and a reasonable commute look here.
The B− Zones
Gower Elementary — B−
📍 Belle Meade / West Meade
Active listings: 192 | Avg days on site: 59 | Avg $/sq ft: $376 | Median list price: $1,336,482
Here's where the data tells an interesting story. Gower is rated B− — but its zone captures Belle Meade and West Meade, two of Nashville's most prestigious addresses. You're not paying $1.3M for the school rating. You're paying for the ZIP code, the lot sizes, the neighbors, and a neighborhood culture that's been established for generations. The school is almost incidental to the pricing here.
Charlotte Park Elementary — B−
📍 Charlotte Park / West Nashville
Active listings: 121 | Avg days on site: 55 | Avg $/sq ft: $351 | Median list price: $758,686
Charlotte Park has become a real option for buyers priced out of Sylvan Park proper. The neighborhood is still finding its identity, but it's moving in one direction — prices reflect that trajectory.
May Werthan Shayne Elementary — B−
📍 Germantown / North Nashville
Active listings: 127 | Avg days on site: 60 | Avg $/sq ft: $243 | Median list price: $485,959
The most affordable B− zone in the dataset and one of the few remaining in-town price points under $500K median. Shayne's zone covers parts of North Nashville that are still mid-transition — buyers who've been watching this area are starting to move.
Ruby Major Elementary — B−
📍 Madison / Northeast Davidson County
Active listings: 93 | Avg days on site: 63 | Avg $/sq ft: $230 | Median list price: $530,187
Affordable, with room. Ruby Major's zone sits in Madison — one of Nashville's most underrated areas for buyers who need space and don't need to be downtown. The price per square foot is among the lowest in this dataset.
The C+ Zones
Westmeade Elementary — C+
📍 Bellevue / West Nashville
Active listings: 160 | Avg days on site: 72 | Avg $/sq ft: $268 | Median list price: $574,858
A larger, more affordable slice of West Nashville. Westmeade's zone covers established subdivisions that offer consistent value — not flashy, but functional, with reasonable commute access and room to grow.
Rosebank Elementary — C+
📍 East Nashville
Active listings: 94 | Avg days on site: 53 | Avg $/sq ft: $363 | Median list price: $890,062
This is the other end of the Gower story. Rosebank is rated C+ — but it's in East Nashville (37206), and the median list price is nearly $900K. Buyers here are paying the East Nashville premium. The school rating matters less to many of them than the walkability, the restaurant scene, and the neighborhood character. Worth knowing before you assume a C+ school means C+ prices.. What the Data Actually Shows
The spread here is real. Julia Green at $2.7M median and Old Center at $418K are both Davidson County public schools. The difference isn't just about school ratings — it's about location, neighborhood character, and what buyers have historically been willing to pay to be in a particular zone.
- 🏫 Top-rated doesn't always mean most expensive. Crieve Hall (A−) has a $776K median. Gower (B−) is $1.3M. School grades and home prices don't always move in the same direction.
- 📍 In-town location premiums are real and separate from school quality. Rosebank (C+) at $890K is a perfect illustration. East Nashville buyers are paying for the neighborhood, not the school.
- ⚠️ Zone boundaries can distort the data. A few zones in this list pull in addresses from adjacent high-cost areas. Always verify school assignment by specific address before making decisions — not by ZIP code, not by neighborhood name.
- 🔍 These numbers will change. This is a snapshot of April 2026 inventory. Click through to any school zone page below to see what's actually listed today.
Browse Active Listings by School Zone
- Julia Green →
- Crieve Hall →
- Waverly Belmont →
- Percy Priest →
- Granbery →
- Harpeth Valley →
- Dan Mills →
- Eakin →
- Sylvan Park Paideia →
- Andrew Jackson →
- Gower →
- Charlotte Park →
- May Werthan Shayne →
- Ruby Major →
- Westmeade →
- Rosebank →
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I find out which school zone a specific address is in?
The most reliable method is MNPS's official zone lookup tool at mnps.org. Do not rely on ZIP codes, listing descriptions, or neighborhood names — Nashville's zone boundaries are irregular and a single street can cross into a different school assignment.
Can I buy in a school zone and be guaranteed enrollment?
For traditional neighborhood schools, yes — your zoned school is your assigned school. The exception is themed or magnet schools like Sylvan Park Paideia, where zone residents get priority but enrollment isn't automatic. Confirm the process directly with MNPS if you're targeting one of those.
Do school zones affect home values when I go to sell?
Yes, and the data above reflects it. Buyers with school-age children — or buyers who anticipate reselling to families — price this in. Top-rated zones command premiums that tend to hold even in slower markets.
Does the school zone change if I add to my property or build a new structure?
No. School zone assignment follows the parcel address, not the structure. New construction at an existing address retains the same zone.
I'm relocating to Nashville. How do I narrow down which area to target?
Start with the school zone, the commute, and your price range — in whatever priority order fits your situation. Then layer in neighborhood character. We do this every day and offer free buyer consultations to help you work through the tradeoffs. There's no pressure and no obligation.
Ready to Search by School Zone?
The data gives you the lay of the land. Finding the right house in the right zone — at the right price — is the actual work.
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Also useful:
The Complete Guide to MNPS Elementary Schools for Relocating Families →
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