Best elementary schools in Nashville (2025)
Schools classified as elementary by NCES. Ranked by the Success Index (US) from official American data; 51 schools in Nashville, Tennessee. Rank positions shown on each profile are within United States and Tennessee.
- 196Glendale ElementaryNashville · Public Elementary87% Math proficiency · 433 students
- 296Julia Green ElementaryNashville · Public Elementary87% Math proficiency · 501 students
- 396Lockeland ElementaryNashville · Public Elementary87% Math proficiency · 347 students
- 494Percy Priest ElementaryNashville · Public Elementary87% Math proficiency · 553 students
- 572Crieve Hall ElementaryNashville · Public Elementary67% Math proficiency · 489 students
- 666Harpeth Valley ElementaryNashville · Public Elementary66% Math proficiency · 803 students
- 760Nashville Classical EastNashville · Charter Elementary62% Math proficiency · 549 students
- 857Dan Mills ElementaryNashville · Public Elementary52% Math proficiency · 606 students
- 955Eakin ElementaryNashville · Public Elementary57% Math proficiency · 544 students
- 1053Purpose PrepNashville · Charter Elementary47% Math proficiency · 431 students
- 1152Sylvan Park ElementaryNashville · Public Elementary52% Math proficiency · 459 students
- 1251May Werthan Shayne Elementary SchoolNashville · Public Elementary58% Math proficiency · 779 students
- 1343Waverly-Belmont Elementary SchoolNashville · Public Elementary47% Math proficiency · 525 students
- 1439Westmeade ElementaryNashville · Public Elementary47% Math proficiency · 429 students
- 1536Gower ElementaryNashville · Public Elementary43% Math proficiency · 631 students
- 1633Rocketship UnitedNashville · Charter Elementary48% Math proficiency · 501 students
- 1730East End Preparatory SchoolNashville · Charter Elementary43% Math proficiency · 837 students
- 1830Stanford ElementaryNashville · Public Elementary42% Math proficiency · 442 students
- 1926Pennington ElementaryNashville · Public Elementary32% Math proficiency · 286 students
- 2026Norman Binkley ElementaryNashville · Public Elementary37% Math proficiency · 762 students
- 2122Carter-Lawrence ElementaryNashville · Public Elementary32% Math proficiency · 227 students
- 2220Shwab ElementaryNashville · Public Elementary37% Math proficiency · 329 students
- 2318KIPP Kirkpatrick Elementary SchoolNashville · Charter Elementary37% Math proficiency · 376 students
- 2418Lakeview ElementaryNashville · Public Elementary37% Math proficiency · 675 students
- 2515Una ElementaryNashville · Public Elementary34% Math proficiency · 796 students
- 2614Glengarry ElementaryNashville · Public Elementary32% Math proficiency · 443 students
- 2713Charlotte Park ElementaryNashville · Public Elementary32% Math proficiency · 527 students
- 2813Hull-Jackson ElementaryNashville · Public Elementary32% Math proficiency · 312 students
- 2913Tusculum ElementaryNashville · Public Elementary30% Math proficiency · 716 students
- 3013McGavock ElementaryNashville · Public Elementary27% Math proficiency · 324 students
- 3111Glencliff ElementaryNashville · Public Elementary27% Math proficiency · 596 students
- 3211John B. Whitsitt ElementaryNashville · Public Elementary27% Math proficiency · 523 students
- 339Fall-Hamilton ElementaryNashville · Public Elementary22% Math proficiency · 273 students
- 349Hickman ElementaryNashville · Public Elementary22% Math proficiency · 452 students
- 359Glenview ElementaryNashville · Public Elementary27% Math proficiency · 616 students
- 368Explore Community SchoolNashville · Charter Elementary12% Math proficiency · 591 students
- 378Hattie Cotton ElementaryNashville · Public Elementary22% Math proficiency · 221 students
- 387Haywood ElementaryNashville · Public Elementary21% Math proficiency · 666 students
- 397Robert Churchwell ElementaryNashville · Public Elementary22% Math proficiency · 280 students
- 405Paragon Mills ElementaryNashville · Public Elementary18% Math proficiency · 647 students
- 414Cockrill ElementaryNashville · Public Elementary17% Math proficiency · 286 students
- 424Park Avenue ElementaryNashville · Public Elementary17% Math proficiency · 309 students
- 434Inglewood ElementaryNashville · Public Elementary15% Math proficiency · 246 students
- 444Rosebank ElementaryNashville · Public Elementary12% Math proficiency · 475 students
- 454Bellshire ElementaryNashville · Public Elementary17% Math proficiency · 346 students
- 463Jones ElementaryNashville · Public Elementary7.5% Math proficiency · 251 students
- 473Napier ElementaryNashville · Public Elementary12% Math proficiency · 260 students
- 482Ida B. Wells ElementaryNashville · Public Elementary12% Math proficiency · 241 students
- 491Cumberland ElementaryNashville · Public Elementary7.5% Math proficiency · 452 students
- 501Warner ElementaryNashville · Public Elementary7.5% Math proficiency · 394 students
- 511Tom Joy ElementaryNashville · Public Elementary7.5% Math proficiency · 423 students
| # | School | Sector | Success Index (US) | Key result | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Glendale Elementary Nashville · Elementary · Grades PK–5 | Public | 96.3 Top 5% | 87% Math proficiency | 433 |
| 2 | Julia Green Elementary Nashville · Elementary · Grades K–5 | Public | 96.3 Top 5% | 87% Math proficiency | 501 |
| 3 | Lockeland Elementary Nashville · Elementary · Grades K–5 | Public | 96.3 Top 5% | 87% Math proficiency | 347 |
| 4 | Percy Priest Elementary Nashville · Elementary · Grades K–5 | Public | 94.4 Top 5% | 87% Math proficiency | 553 |
| 5 | Crieve Hall Elementary Nashville · Elementary · Grades K–5 | Public | 72.4 Top 25% | 67% Math proficiency | 489 |
| 6 | Harpeth Valley Elementary Nashville · Elementary · Grades PK–5 | Public | 65.6 Top 50% | 66% Math proficiency | 803 |
| 7 | Nashville Classical East Nashville · Elementary · Grades K–8 | Charter | 60.0 Top 50% | 62% Math proficiency | 549 |
| 8 | Dan Mills Elementary Nashville · Elementary · Grades PK–5 | Public | 56.7 Top 50% | 52% Math proficiency | 606 |
| 9 | Eakin Elementary Nashville · Elementary · Grades K–5 | Public | 55.0 Top 50% | 57% Math proficiency | 544 |
| 10 | Purpose Prep Nashville · Elementary · Grades K–5 | Charter | 52.5 Top 50% | 47% Math proficiency | 431 |
| 11 | Sylvan Park Elementary Nashville · Elementary · Grades K–5 | Public | 52.2 Top 50% | 52% Math proficiency | 459 |
| 12 | May Werthan Shayne Elementary School Nashville · Elementary · Grades PK–5 | Public | 50.9 Top 50% | 58% Math proficiency | 779 |
| 13 | Waverly-Belmont Elementary School Nashville · Elementary · Grades K–5 | Public | 43.2 Lower 50% | 47% Math proficiency | 525 |
| 14 | Westmeade Elementary Nashville · Elementary · Grades K–5 | Public | 38.8 Lower 50% | 47% Math proficiency | 429 |
| 15 | Gower Elementary Nashville · Elementary · Grades PK–5 | Public | 35.6 Lower 50% | 43% Math proficiency | 631 |
| 16 | Rocketship United Nashville · Elementary · Grades K–4 | Charter | 33.4 Lower 50% | 48% Math proficiency | 501 |
| 17 | East End Preparatory School Nashville · Elementary · Grades K–8 | Charter | 30.3 Lower 50% | 43% Math proficiency | 837 |
| 18 | Stanford Elementary Nashville · Elementary · Grades PK–5 | Public | 30.2 Lower 50% | 42% Math proficiency | 442 |
| 19 | Pennington Elementary Nashville · Elementary · Grades PK–5 | Public | 26.4 Lower 50% | 32% Math proficiency | 286 |
| 20 | Norman Binkley Elementary Nashville · Elementary · Grades PK–5 | Public | 26.2 Lower 50% | 37% Math proficiency | 762 |
| 21 | Carter-Lawrence Elementary Nashville · Elementary · Grades PK–5 | Public | 22.2 Lower 50% | 32% Math proficiency | 227 |
| 22 | Shwab Elementary Nashville · Elementary · Grades PK–5 | Public | 19.9 Lower 50% | 37% Math proficiency | 329 |
| 23 | KIPP Kirkpatrick Elementary School Nashville · Elementary · Grades K–4 | Charter | 18.2 Lower 50% | 37% Math proficiency | 376 |
| 24 | Lakeview Elementary Nashville · Elementary · Grades PK–5 | Public | 18.2 Lower 50% | 37% Math proficiency | 675 |
| 25 | Una Elementary Nashville · Elementary · Grades PK–5 | Public | 15.3 Lower 50% | 34% Math proficiency | 796 |
| 26 | Glengarry Elementary Nashville · Elementary · Grades PK–5 | Public | 14.2 Lower 50% | 32% Math proficiency | 443 |
| 27 | Charlotte Park Elementary Nashville · Elementary · Grades PK–5 | Public | 13.1 Lower 50% | 32% Math proficiency | 527 |
| 28 | Hull-Jackson Elementary Nashville · Elementary · Grades PK–5 | Public | 13.1 Lower 50% | 32% Math proficiency | 312 |
| 29 | Tusculum Elementary Nashville · Elementary · Grades PK–5 | Public | 12.7 Lower 50% | 30% Math proficiency | 716 |
| 30 | McGavock Elementary Nashville · Elementary · Grades PK–5 | Public | 12.6 Lower 50% | 27% Math proficiency | 324 |
| 31 | Glencliff Elementary Nashville · Elementary · Grades PK–5 | Public | 10.8 Lower 50% | 27% Math proficiency | 596 |
| 32 | John B. Whitsitt Elementary Nashville · Elementary · Grades PK–5 | Public | 10.8 Lower 50% | 27% Math proficiency | 523 |
| 33 | Fall-Hamilton Elementary Nashville · Elementary · Grades PK–5 | Public | 9.3 Lower 50% | 22% Math proficiency | 273 |
| 34 | Hickman Elementary Nashville · Elementary · Grades PK–5 | Public | 9.3 Lower 50% | 22% Math proficiency | 452 |
| 35 | Glenview Elementary Nashville · Elementary · Grades PK–5 | Public | 9.1 Lower 50% | 27% Math proficiency | 616 |
| 36 | Explore Community School Nashville · Elementary · Grades K–8 | Charter | 8.3 Lower 50% | 12% Math proficiency | 591 |
| 37 | Hattie Cotton Elementary Nashville · Elementary · Grades PK–5 | Public | 7.6 Lower 50% | 22% Math proficiency | 221 |
| 38 | Haywood Elementary Nashville · Elementary · Grades PK–5 | Public | 7.3 Lower 50% | 21% Math proficiency | 666 |
| 39 | Robert Churchwell Elementary Nashville · Elementary · Grades PK–5 | Public | 6.5 Lower 50% | 22% Math proficiency | 280 |
| 40 | Paragon Mills Elementary Nashville · Elementary · Grades PK–5 | Public | 4.9 Lower 50% | 18% Math proficiency | 647 |
| 41 | Cockrill Elementary Nashville · Elementary · Grades PK–5 | Public | 4.3 Lower 50% | 17% Math proficiency | 286 |
| 42 | Park Avenue Elementary Nashville · Elementary · Grades PK–5 | Public | 4.3 Lower 50% | 17% Math proficiency | 309 |
| 43 | Inglewood Elementary Nashville · Elementary · Grades PK–5 | Public | 3.9 Lower 50% | 15% Math proficiency | 246 |
| 44 | Rosebank Elementary Nashville · Elementary · Grades PK–5 | Public | 3.8 Lower 50% | 12% Math proficiency | 475 |
| 45 | Bellshire Elementary Nashville · Elementary · Grades PK–5 | Public | 3.7 Lower 50% | 17% Math proficiency | 346 |
| 46 | Jones Elementary Nashville · Elementary · Grades PK–5 | Public | 2.7 Lower 50% | 7.5% Math proficiency | 251 |
| 47 | Napier Elementary Nashville · Elementary · Grades PK–5 | Public | 2.6 Lower 50% | 12% Math proficiency | 260 |
| 48 | Ida B. Wells Elementary Nashville · Elementary · Grades PK–5 | Public | 2.0 Lower 50% | 12% Math proficiency | 241 |
| 49 | Cumberland Elementary Nashville · Elementary · Grades K–5 | Public | 1.0 Lower 50% | 7.5% Math proficiency | 452 |
| 50 | Warner Elementary Nashville · Elementary · Grades PK–5 | Public | 1.0 Lower 50% | 7.5% Math proficiency | 394 |
| 51 | Tom Joy Elementary Nashville · Elementary · Grades PK–5 | Public | 0.7 Lower 50% | 7.5% Math proficiency | 423 |
Glendale Elementary in Nashville leads the 2025 list of elementary schools in Nashville with a Success Index (US) of 96.3. Of the 51 schools shown, 45 are public, 6 are charter.
For the full picture see the wider Tennessee elementary schools rankings, every school on the Nashville page, or the comparison tool to put a shortlist side by side.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the best elementary school in Nashville?
Glendale Elementary in Nashville, Tennessee ranks first among elementary schools in Nashville with a Success Index (US) of 96.3 out of 100 (Enrollment: 433).
How are elementary schools in Nashville ranked?
Each school's Success Index (US) combines 4 factors: math proficiency (30%), reading proficiency (30%), community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%), students per teacher (15%). Each factor is a percentile against schools of the same type across United States. Schools with fewer than 60 students are excluded from rankings.
Are these 2025 rankings official?
No. They are computed by Success Tutoring from official American data (Urban Institute Education Data Portal (NCES CCD, EDFacts); NCES Common Core of Data). States set their own assessments and proficiency cut scores, so proficiency rates are most comparable within a state. Use the state rankings for like-for-like comparisons.