For the 2025-26 school year, there are 2 public elementary schools serving 1,001 students in Bolivar, TN.
The top ranked public elementary schools in Bolivar, TN are Bolivar Elementary School and Bolivar Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Bolivar, TN public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 17% (versus the Tennessee public elementary school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 17% (versus the 36% statewide average). Elementary schools in Bolivar have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Tennessee public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 80% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Tennessee public elementary school average of 43% (majority Black).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Bolivar, TN (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Bolivar Elementary School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 22%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
445 Nuckolls Rd
Bolivar, TN 38008
(731) 658-3981
Bolivar, TN 38008
(731) 658-3981
Gr: PK-5 | 705 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 80%
Rank: #22.
Bolivar Middle School
(Math: 9% | Reading: 12%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
915 Pruitt St
Bolivar, TN 38008
(731) 658-3656
Bolivar, TN 38008
(731) 658-3656
Gr: 6-8 | 296 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 77%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in Bolivar, TN?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Bolivar, TN include Bolivar Elementary School and Bolivar Middle School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Bolivar?
2 public elementary schools are located in Bolivar.
What is the racial composition of students in Bolivar?
Bolivar public elementary schools minority enrollment is 80% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Tennessee public elementary schools average of 43% (majority Black).
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