Purpose Prep vs Shwab Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Tennessee, United States, 2.1 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Purpose Prep
Nashville · Charter elementary · Grades K–5
431 students
Shwab Elementary
Nashville · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
329 students
| Measure | Purpose Prep Nashville, Tennessee | Shwab Elementary Nashville, Tennessee |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 53 Top 50% | 20 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #200 of 913 | #635 of 913 |
| National rank | #23432 of 50,301 | #44932 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 431 | 329 |
| Enrollment | 431 | 329 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | – | – |
| Reading proficiency | 52% | 22% |
| Math proficiency | 47% | 37% |
| city | Nashville | Nashville |
| state | Tennessee | Tennessee |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Purpose Prep scores higher on the Success Index (US) (52.5 vs 19.9).
- •Purpose Prep does better on math proficiency (47% vs 37%).
- •Purpose Prep does better on reading proficiency (52% vs 22%).
- •Purpose Prep is the larger school with 431 students compared with 329.
- •Purpose Prep is a charter school while Shwab Elementary is a public school, so fees and admission rules differ.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Purpose Prep better than Shwab Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Purpose Prep ranks higher (52.5 vs 19.9 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Purpose Prep and Shwab Elementary?
About 2.1 km in a straight line, between Nashville and Nashville in Tennessee.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Purpose Prep: 431. Shwab Elementary: 329. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Purpose Prep and Shwab Elementary rank in Tennessee?
Purpose Prep is 200th of 913 and Shwab Elementary is 635th of 913 among elementary schools in Tennessee on the 2025 Success Index (US).