Top 10 Best Tennessee Blue Ribbon Public Elementary Schools (2024-25)

For the 2024-25 school year, there are 70 blue ribbon public elementary schools serving 34,979 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 national school awards program and how blue ribbon schools work.
The top ranked blue ribbon public elementary schools in Tennessee are Central Magnet School, Mcfadden School Of Excellence and Merrol Hyde Magnet School. 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 69% (versus the Tennessee public elementary school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 67% (versus the 36% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 30% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Tennessee public elementary school average of 42% (majority Black).

Best Blue Ribbon Public Elementary Schools in Tennessee (2024-25)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
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
Grades: 6-12
| 1,210 students
Rank: #22.
Mcfadden School Of Excellence
Magnet School
(Math: 98% | Reading: 95%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
221 Bridge Ave
Murfreesboro, TN 37129
(615) 893-7251
Grades: K-5
| 389 students
Rank: #33.
Merrol Hyde Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: 97% | Reading: 95%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
128 Township Dr
Hendersonville, TN 37075
(615) 264-6543
Grades: K-12
| 668 students
Rank: #44.
Thurman Francis Arts Academy/magnet School For The Arts
Magnet School
(Math: 94% | Reading: 93%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
221 Todd Ln
Smyrna, TN 37167
(615) 904-6715
Grades: K-8
| 657 students
Rank: #55.
Discovery School
Magnet School
(Math: 92% | Reading: 92%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
1165 Middle Tennessee Blvd
Murfreesboro, TN 37130
(615) 895-4973
Grades: PK-6
| 389 students
Rank: #6 - 76. - 7.
Clovercroft Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 90% | Reading: 87%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
9336 Clovercroft Rd
Franklin, TN 37067
(615) 472-5170
Grades: K-5
| 690 students
Rank: #6 - 76. - 7.
Lockeland Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 85-89% | Reading: 90-94%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
105 South 17th St
Nashville, TN 37206
(615) 258-1330
Grades: K-5
| 314 students
Rank: #88.
Meigs Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 85% | Reading: 87%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
713 Ramsey St
Nashville, TN 37206
(615) 271-3222
Grades: 5-8
| 695 students
Rank: #99.
Lookout Mountain Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 85-89% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
321 N Bragg Ave
Lookout Mountain, TN 37350
(423) 821-6116
Grades: K-5
| 224 students
Rank: #1010.
Thrasher Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 88% | Reading: 80%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
1301 James Blvd
Signal Mountain, TN 37377
(423) 886-0882
Grades: K-5
| 586 students
Rank: #1111.
Nolan Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 84% | Reading: 82%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
4435 Shackleford Ridge Rd
Signal Mountain, TN 37377
(423) 886-0898
Grades: K-5
| 732 students
Rank: #12 - 1312. - 13.
Brentwood Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 84% | Reading: 80%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
5324 Murray Ln
Brentwood, TN 37027
(615) 472-4250
Grades: 6-8
| 1,127 students
Rank: #12 - 1312. - 13.
Julia Green Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
3500 Hobbs Rd
Nashville, TN 37215
(615) 298-8082
Grades: K-4
| 432 students
Rank: #1414.
Grassland Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 85% | Reading: 79%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
6803 Manley Ln
Brentwood, TN 37027
(615) 472-4480
Grades: K-5
| 501 students
Rank: #1515.
Crosswind Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 83% | Reading: 79%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
831 West Shelton Rd
Collierville, TN 38017
(901) 853-3330
Grades: K-5
| 701 students
Rank: #1616.
Crockett Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 81% | Reading: 80%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
9019 Crockett Rd
Brentwood, TN 37027
(615) 472-4340
Grades: PK-5
| 704 students
Rank: #1717.
Campus School
Magnet School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
535 Zach Curlin
Memphis, TN 38152
(901) 678-2285
Grades: K-5
| 398 students
Rank: #1818.
Towne Acres Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
2310 Larkspur Dr
Johnson City, TN 37604
(423) 854-4800
Grades: K-5
| 440 students
Rank: #1919.
Lipscomb Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 84% | Reading: 76%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
8011 Concord Rd
Brentwood, TN 37027
(615) 472-4650
Grades: PK-5
| 561 students
Rank: #20 - 2320. - 23.
Glendale Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
800 Thompson Ave
Nashville, TN 37204
(615) 279-7970
Grades: PK-4
| 407 students
Rank: #20 - 2320. - 23.
Scales Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 80% | Reading: 75%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
6430 Murray Ln
Brentwood, TN 37027
(615) 472-4830
Grades: PK-5
| 777 students
Rank: #20 - 2320. - 23.
Thomas Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
515 Tate Avenue
Shelbyville, TN 37160
(931) 684-6818
Grades: PK-8
| 449 students
Rank: #20 - 2320. - 23.
Walnut Grove Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 77% | Reading: 77%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
326 Stable Rd
Franklin, TN 37069
(615) 472-4870
Grades: PK-5
| 573 students
Rank: #2424.
Kenrose Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 80% | Reading: 74%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
1702 Raintree Pkwy
Brentwood, TN 37027
(615) 472-4630
Grades: PK-5
| 670 students
Rank: #2525.
Sequoyah Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 73% | Reading: 79%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
942 Southgate Rd
Knoxville, TN 37919
(865) 594-1360
Grades: PK-5
| 487 students
Rank: #2626.
Trinity Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 75% | Reading: 72%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
4410 Murfreesboro Rd
Franklin, TN 37067
(615) 472-4850
Grades: PK-5
| 742 students
Rank: #2727.
Indian Lake Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 74% | Reading: 72%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
505 Indian Lake Rd
Hendersonville, TN 37075
(615) 824-6810
Grades: K-5
| 501 students
Rank: #2828.
Fairmont Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
1405 Lester Harris Rd
Johnson City, TN 37601
(423) 434-5275
Grades: PK-5
| 586 students
Rank: #2929.
Foothills Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
520 Sandy Springs Rd
Maryville, TN 37803
(865) 681-0364
Grades: PK-3
| 640 students
Rank: #3030.
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: #3131.
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: #3232.
Franklin Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
1501 Figuers Dr
Franklin, TN 37064
(615) 794-1187
Grades: PK-4
| 329 students
Rank: #3333.
Maxine Smith Steam Academy
Magnet School
(Math: 60% | Reading: 79%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
750 E Parkway S
Memphis, TN 38104
(901) 416-4536
Grades: 6-8
| 364 students
Rank: #3434.
Chattanooga School For The Liberal Arts
Magnet School
(Math: 68% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
4850 Jersey Pike
Chattanooga, TN 37416
(423) 855-2614
Grades: K-12
| 792 students
Rank: #3535.
Grassland Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 67% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
2390 Hillsboro Rd
Franklin, TN 37064
(615) 472-4500
Grades: 6-8
| 862 students
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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, Mcfadden School Of Excellence and Merrol Hyde Magnet School.
How many blue ribbon public elementary schools are located in Tennessee?
70 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), which is less than the Tennessee public elementary schools average of 42% (majority Black).

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