Top 5 Best Arlington Public Schools (2024-25)

For the 2024-25 school year, there are 8 public schools serving 8,010 students in Arlington, TN (there are 2 private schools, serving 433 private students). 95% of all K-12 students in Arlington, TN are educated in public schools (compared to the TN state average of 90%). Arlington has one of the highest concentrations of top ranked public schools in Tennessee.
The top ranked public schools in Arlington, TN are Arlington Elementary School, Donelson Elementary School and Lakeland Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Arlington, TN public schools have an average math proficiency score of 49% (versus the Tennessee public school average of 31%), and reading proficiency score of 56% (versus the 37% statewide average). Schools in Arlington have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 5% of Tennessee public schools.
Minority enrollment is 38% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Tennessee public school average of 41% (majority Black).

Best Public Schools in Arlington, TN (2024-25)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Arlington Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 72% | Reading: 69%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
11825 Douglas
Arlington, TN 38002
(901) 867-6000
Grades: PK-5
| 901 students
Rank: #22.
Donelson Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 73% | Reading: 66%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
12140 Donelson Farms Pkwy
Arlington, TN 38002
(901) 389-6973
Grades: PK-5
| 847 students
Rank: #33.
Lakeland Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 73% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
10050 Oak Seed Ln
Arlington, TN 38002
(901) 867-7071
Grades: PK-4
| 1,038 students
Rank: #44.
Arlington Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 61% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
5470 Lamb Rd
Arlington, TN 38002
(901) 867-6015
Grades: 6-8
| 992 students
Rank: #55.
Lakeland Preparatory School
Magnet School
(Math: 57% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
5020 Lions Crest Dr
Arlington, TN 38002
(901) 867-5412
Grades: 5-9
| 1,094 students
Rank: #66.
Arlington High School
Magnet School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
5475 Airline Rd
Arlington, TN 38002
(901) 867-1541
Grades: 9-12
| 2,063 students
Rank: #77.
Barret's Chapel Elementary Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 21%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
10280 Godwin Rd
Arlington, TN 38002
(901) 416-0325
Grades: PK-8
| 365 students
Rank: #88.
Bolton High School
Magnet School
(Math: ≤1% | Reading: 18%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
7323 Brunswick Rd
Arlington, TN 38002
(901) 416-1435
Grades: 9-12
| 710 students
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Arlington, Tennessee Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Grades
Students
4734 Shadowlawn Rd
Arlington, TN 38002
(901) 373-2654
Grades: 9
| 753 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public schools in Arlington, TN?
How many public schools are located in Arlington?
8 public schools are located in Arlington.
What percentage of students in Arlington go to public school?
95% of all K-12 students in Arlington are educated in public schools (compared to the TN state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in Arlington?
Arlington public schools minority enrollment is 38% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Tennessee public schools average of 41% (majority Black).
Which public schools in Arlington are often viewed compared to one another?

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