Percy Priest Elementary School

Grades: K-5

Students: 451

Type: Public

8/10

GreatSchools Rating

Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1

Student-Counselor Ratio: 421:1

Certified Teachers: 100%

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Davidson County

1700 Otter Creek Road
Nashville, TN 37215

(615) 298-8416

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10/10

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6/10

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The school has a great rating primarily because it draws from a population who are financially well off. So very limited discipline issues here for the principal and teachers to deal with, unlike many other elementary schools at Nashville. School buses are a huge problem here and is extremely crowde

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Posted by a parent on 3/30/2026

I am in love with this school. This was my first choice for elementary school for my child. The teachers are excellent, the environment is excellent, the renovations done to the school are excellent. My son loves going to Pre-K here. Ms. Lovie and Ms. Catherine are fantastic at what they do

Posted by a parent on 3/3/2026

The Percy Priest principal, teachers, and PPO members focus on money and social events to raise money. They hold a fundraiser/auction at a country club once a year, and the teachers attend. Everyone knows who is giving money, and their children get special attention or help. Diversity and inclusion

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Posted by a parent on 12/2/2021

We have had great experience with this school. My now 1st grade son has attended this school last year as a K student and he loves to go to the school every day. He is a gifted and talented student who is thriving there. The school staffs listen to your concern and are providing extra learning curri

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Posted by a parent on 11/17/2020

My daughter spent K-4th at PPE. We were absolutely in love with the school until about third grade. Once we hit third grade I noticed that some teachers gave kids second chances on tests while others didn't. It made for a very unfair advantage grade-wise. Once we hit fourth grade the teacher's attit

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Posted by a parent on 8/17/2018

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Nashville schools - Percy Priest Elementary School is located at 1700 Otter Creek Road, Nashville TN 37215. Percy Priest Elementary School is in the Davidson County. Percy Priest Elementary School is a Public school that serves grade levels K-5.