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Best Tennessee Blue Ribbon Public Elementary Schools (2025)

For the 2025 school year, there are 73 blue ribbon public elementary schools serving 36,106 students in Tennessee.
Blue ribbon schools have been recognized by the Department of Education for achieving superior standards of academic excellence. Read more about this and how blue ribbon schools work.
The top ranked blue ribbon public elementary schools in Tennessee are Central Magnet School, Merrol Hyde Magnet School and Mcfadden School Of Excellence. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Tennessee blue ribbon public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 72% (versus the Tennessee public elementary school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 67% (versus the 36% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 30% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the Tennessee public elementary school average of 43% (majority Black).

Best Blue Ribbon Public Elementary Schools in Tennessee (2025)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Central Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: 98% | Reading: ≥99%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
701 East Main St
Murfreesboro, TN 37130
(615) 904-6789
Gr: 6-12 | 1,212 student Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
Rank: #22.
Merrol Hyde Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: 97% | Reading: 95%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
128 Township Dr
Hendersonville, TN 37075
(615) 264-6543
Gr: K-12 | 664 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Rank: #3 - 43. - 4.
Mcfadden School Of Excellence
Magnet School
(Math: 93% | Reading: 95%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
221 Bridge Ave
Murfreesboro, TN 37129
(615) 893-7251
Gr: K-5 | 389 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
Rank: #3 - 43. - 4.
Thurman Francis Arts Academy/magnet School For The Arts
Magnet School
(Math: 98% | Reading: 93%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
221 Todd Ln
Smyrna, TN 37167
(615) 904-6715
Gr: K-8 | 662 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 32%
Rank: #55.
Discovery School
Magnet School
(Math: 93% | Reading: 92%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
1165 Middle Tennessee Blvd
Murfreesboro, TN 37130
(615) 895-4973
Gr: PK-6 | 391 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
Rank: #66.
Lockeland Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 90-94% | Reading: 90-94%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
105 South 17th St
Nashville, TN 37206
(615) 258-1330
Gr: K-5 | 322 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Rank: #77.
Clovercroft Elementary School
(Math: 92% | Reading: 87%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
9336 Clovercroft Rd
Franklin, TN 37067
(615) 472-5170
Gr: K-5 | 680 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 32%
Rank: #88.
Meigs Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 91% | Reading: 87%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
713 Ramsey St
Nashville, TN 37206
(615) 271-3222
Gr: 5-8 | 693 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 36%
Rank: #99.
Jordan Elementary School
(Math: 92% | Reading: 82%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
9714 Split Log Rd
Brentwood, TN 37027
(615) 472-5270
Gr: PK-5 | 632 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
Rank: #10 - 1110. - 11.
Lookout Mountain Elementary School
(Math: 85-89% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
321 N Bragg Ave
Lookout Mountain, TN 37350
(423) 821-6116
Gr: K-5 | 223 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #10 - 1110. - 11.
Nolan Elementary School
(Math: 87% | Reading: 82%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
4435 Shackleford Ridge Rd
Signal Mountain, TN 37377
(423) 886-0898
Gr: PK-5 | 727 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: #1212.
Thrasher Elementary School
(Math: 87% | Reading: 80%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
1301 James Blvd
Signal Mountain, TN 37377
(423) 886-0882
Gr: K-5 | 595 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #1313.
Crosswind Elementary School
(Math: 89% | Reading: 79%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
831 West Shelton Rd
Collierville, TN 38017
(901) 853-3330
Gr: K-5 | 670 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 33%
Rank: #1414.
Crockett Elementary School
(Math: 86% | Reading: 80%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
9019 Crockett Rd
Brentwood, TN 37027
(615) 472-4340
Gr: PK-5 | 733 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
Rank: #1515.
Brentwood Middle School
(Math: 83% | Reading: 80%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
5324 Murray Ln
Brentwood, TN 37027
(615) 472-4250
Gr: 6-8 | 1,126 student Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
Rank: #1616.
Grassland Elementary School
(Math: 85% | Reading: 79%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
6803 Manley Ln
Brentwood, TN 37027
(615) 472-4480
Gr: K-5 | 463 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Rank: #17 - 1817. - 18.
Lipscomb Elementary School
(Math: 86% | Reading: 76%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
8011 Concord Rd
Brentwood, TN 37027
(615) 472-4650
Gr: PK-5 | 566 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
Rank: #17 - 1817. - 18.
Walnut Grove Elementary School
(Math: 83% | Reading: 77%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
326 Stable Rd
Franklin, TN 37069
(615) 472-4870
Gr: PK-5 | 586 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Rank: #1919.
Glendale Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
800 Thompson Ave
Nashville, TN 37204
(615) 279-7970
Gr: PK-5 | 438 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
Rank: #2020.
Spanish Immersion Barksdale
(Math: 85-89% | Reading: 70-79%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
1920 Madison St, C/o Spanish I
Clarksville, TN 37043
(931) 648-5685
Gr: K-5 | 270 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 40%
Rank: #2121.
Julia Green Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
3500 Hobbs Rd
Nashville, TN 37215
(615) 298-8082
Gr: K-5 | 494 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Rank: #2222.
Campus School
(Math: 76% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
535 Zach Curlin
Memphis, TN 38152
(901) 678-2285
Gr: K-5 | 407 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 41%
Rank: #2323.
Sequoyah Elementary School
(Math: 78% | Reading: 79%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
942 Southgate Rd
Knoxville, TN 37919
(865) 594-1360
Gr: K-5 | 507 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #2424.
Thomas Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: 77% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
515 Tate Avenue
Shelbyville, TN 37160
(931) 684-6818
Gr: PK-8 | 475 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 35%
Rank: #2525.
Kenrose Elementary School
(Math: 81% | Reading: 74%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
1702 Raintree Pkwy
Brentwood, TN 37027
(615) 472-4630
Gr: PK-5 | 701 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 54%
Rank: #2626.
Scales Elementary School
(Math: 78% | Reading: 75%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
6430 Murray Ln
Brentwood, TN 37027
(615) 472-4830
Gr: K-5 | 712 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: #2727.
Towne Acres Elementary School
(Math: 76% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
2310 Larkspur Dr
Johnson City, TN 37604
(423) 854-4800
Gr: K-5 | 394 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
Rank: #2828.
Maxine Smith Steam Academy
(Math: 72% | Reading: 79%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
750 E Parkway S
Memphis, TN 38104
(901) 416-4536
Gr: 6-8 | 397 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 70%
Rank: #29 - 3029. - 30.
Franklin Elementary School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
1501 Figuers Dr
Franklin, TN 37064
(615) 794-1187
Gr: PK-4 | 333 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 30%
Rank: #29 - 3029. - 30.
Indian Lake Elementary School
(Math: 77% | Reading: 72%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
505 Indian Lake Rd
Hendersonville, TN 37075
(615) 824-6810
Gr: K-5 | 480 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #3131.
Trinity Elementary School
(Math: 75% | Reading: 72%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
4410 Murfreesboro Rd
Franklin, TN 37067
(615) 472-4850
Gr: PK-5 | 765 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 37%
Rank: #3232.
Donelson Elementary School
(Math: 82% | Reading: 66%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
12140 Donelson Farms Pkwy
Arlington, TN 38002
(901) 389-6973
Gr: PK-5 | 852 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 31%
Rank: #3333.
Sam Houston Elementary School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
330 Melrose St
Maryville, TN 37803
(865) 983-3241
Gr: PK-3 | 502 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Rank: #3434.
Fairmont Elementary School
(Math: 69% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
1405 Lester Harris Rd
Johnson City, TN 37601
(423) 434-5275
Gr: PK-5 | 555 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 32%
Rank: #3535.
Lakeland Elementary School
(Math: 79% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
10050 Oak Seed Ln
Arlington, TN 38002
(901) 867-7071
Gr: PK-4 | 1,034 student Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 37%
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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked blue ribbon public elementary schools in Tennessee?
The top ranked blue ribbon public elementary schools in Tennessee include Central Magnet School, Merrol Hyde Magnet School and Mcfadden School Of Excellence.
How many blue ribbon public elementary schools are located in Tennessee?
73 blue ribbon public elementary schools are located in Tennessee.
What is the racial composition of students in Tennessee?
Tennessee blue ribbon public elementary schools minority enrollment is 30% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the Tennessee public elementary schools average of 43% (majority Black).

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