The brief
The top-rated elementary schools in Nashville for 2026 are Julia Green Elementary (9.8/10), Dan Mills Elementary (9.6/10), and Waverly-Belmont Elementary School (9.6/10), based on MySchoolScout's analysis of 56 elementary schools with real test data included in this ranking. Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.
Nashville's elementary landscape spans 57 ranked schools, with performance ranging widely across the metro. Sylvan Park Elementary leads the field at 9.7 out of 10, followed closely by Rosebank and John B. Whitsitt elementaries in the low 9s. The average composite score across all ranked schools sits at 6.5 out of 10 — useful context when comparing individual schools against the broader field. Nearly half the ranked schools, 25 in total, score 7 or higher, which means families have a solid range of strong options to evaluate. The table below lets you sort by overall score, individual performance categories, or school type to find the best fit for your child. Click any school name for a full profile with detailed ratings and enrollment information.
Ranked by composite score; the tick is the score on the 1–10 axis.
- 19.8
- 29.6
- 39.6
- 49.4
- 59.4
- 69.2
- 79.1
- 89.1
- 99.0
- 109.0
All 56 ranked
Every ranked school on the axis, then the ledger.Top 25 of 56
Rating · students · student-teacher ratio · grades- 1Julia Green ElementaryDavidson Countystudents 494student-teacher ratio 14.5:1grades Kindergarten–5th
- 2Dan Mills ElementaryDavidson Countystudents 604student-teacher ratio 15.9:1grades Pre-K–5th
- 3Waverly-Belmont Elementary SchoolDavidson Countystudents 528student-teacher ratio 16.5:1grades Kindergarten–5th
- 4Lockeland ElementaryDavidson Countystudents 322student-teacher ratio 16.9:1grades Kindergarten–5th
- 5Glendale ElementaryDavidson Countystudents 438student-teacher ratio 15.1:1grades Pre-K–5th
- 6Crieve Hall ElementaryDavidson Countystudents 499student-teacher ratio 14.3:1grades Kindergarten–5th
- 7Rosebank ElementaryDavidson Countystudents 440student-teacher ratio 16.3:1grades Pre-K–5th
- 8Sylvan Park ElementaryDavidson Countystudents 439student-teacher ratio 14.6:1grades Kindergarten–5th
- 9John B. Whitsitt ElementaryDavidson Countystudents 504student-teacher ratio 15.3:1grades Pre-K–5th
- 10Percy Priest ElementaryDavidson Countystudents 534student-teacher ratio 15.7:1grades Kindergarten–5th
- 11Stanford ElementaryDavidson Countystudents 435student-teacher ratio 16.7:1grades Pre-K–5th
- 12Eakin ElementaryDavidson Countystudents 544student-teacher ratio 18.8:1grades Kindergarten–5th
- 13Shwab ElementaryDavidson Countystudents 317student-teacher ratio 14.4:1grades Pre-K–5th
- 14Warner ElementaryDavidson Countystudents 390student-teacher ratio 14.4:1grades Pre-K–5th
- 15Norman Binkley ElementaryDavidson Countystudents 714student-teacher ratio 16.6:1grades Pre-K–5th
- 16Murrell at Glenn SchoolDavidson Countystudents 34student-teacher ratio 2.4:1grades Kindergarten–8th
- 17May Werthan Shayne Elementary SchoolDavidson Countystudents 704student-teacher ratio 16.0:1grades Pre-K–4th
- 18Kipp Nashville College Prep ElementarycharterDavidson Countystudents 413student-teacher ratio 34.4:1grades Kindergarten–4th
- 19Tusculum ElementaryDavidson Countystudents 633student-teacher ratio 12.9:1grades Pre-K–4th
- 20Harpeth Valley ElementaryDavidson Countystudents 717student-teacher ratio 15.9:1grades Pre-K–5th
- 21Explore Community SchoolcharterDavidson Countystudents 560student-teacher ratio 18.7:1grades Kindergarten–8th
- 22Purpose PrepcharterDavidson Countystudents 419student-teacher ratio 32.2:1grades Kindergarten–5th
- 23Nashville Classical EastcharterDavidson Countystudents 537student-teacher ratio 24.4:1grades Kindergarten–8th
- 24Glencliff ElementaryDavidson Countystudents 527student-teacher ratio 14.2:1grades Pre-K–4th
- 25Haywood ElementaryDavidson Countystudents 565student-teacher ratio 14.1:1grades Pre-K–4th
Scores are based on 2024-25 data from the NCES Common Core of Data and Tennessee education department. Rankings are relative to all public elementary schools in Tennessee. Learn about our methodology.
The map
The top 25 pinned; open a pin for the campus.Campus by campus
What each of the top ten reports.- 1
Julia Green Elementary
Davidson County
494 students · 14.5:1 student-teacher ratio · grades Kindergarten–5th
Top 1% in Tennessee
- Academics
- 9.9
- Growth
- 9.7
- Environment
- 9.9
- 2
Dan Mills Elementary
Davidson County
604 students · 15.9:1 student-teacher ratio · grades Pre-K–5th
Top 1% in Tennessee
- Academics
- 9.3
- Growth
- 9.7
- Environment
- 9.6
- 3
Waverly-Belmont Elementary School
Davidson County
528 students · 16.5:1 student-teacher ratio · grades Kindergarten–5th
Top 1% in Tennessee
- Academics
- 9.3
- Growth
- 9.8
- Environment
- 9.3
- 4
Lockeland Elementary
Davidson County
322 students · 16.9:1 student-teacher ratio · grades Kindergarten–5th
Top 1% in Tennessee
- Academics
- 10.0
- Growth
- 9.7
- Environment
- 7.7
- 5
Glendale Elementary
Davidson County
438 students · 15.1:1 student-teacher ratio · grades Pre-K–5th
Top 1% in Tennessee
- Academics
- 9.9
- Growth
- 8.9
- Environment
- 9.9
- 6
Crieve Hall Elementary
Davidson County
499 students · 14.3:1 student-teacher ratio · grades Kindergarten–5th
Top 2% in Tennessee
- Academics
- 9.7
- Growth
- 8.7
- Environment
- 9.9
- 7
Rosebank Elementary
Davidson County
440 students · 16.3:1 student-teacher ratio · grades Pre-K–5th
Top 3% in Tennessee
- Academics
- 8.7
- Growth
- 9.3
- Environment
- 9.2
- 8
Sylvan Park Elementary
Davidson County
439 students · 14.6:1 student-teacher ratio · grades Kindergarten–5th
Top 3% in Tennessee
- Academics
- 9.7
- Growth
- 8.4
- Environment
- 9.9
- 9
John B. Whitsitt Elementary
Davidson County
504 students · 15.3:1 student-teacher ratio · grades Pre-K–5th
Top 4% in Tennessee
- Academics
- 7.9
- Growth
- 9.5
- Environment
- 9.6
- 10
Percy Priest Elementary
Davidson County
534 students · 15.7:1 student-teacher ratio · grades Kindergarten–5th
Top 4% in Tennessee
- Academics
- 9.9
- Growth
- 8.1
- Environment
- 9.9
Questions
What is the best elementary school in Nashville, Tennessee?
According to MySchoolScout's 2026 rankings, Julia Green Elementary is the top-rated elementary school in Nashville with a composite score of 9.8/10. The score blends student growth, poverty-adjusted academic performance, and school environment — plus college readiness for high schools — with equity shown as context, not scored.
How many elementary schools are in Nashville, Tennessee?
Nashville has 90 elementary schools, including 10 charter schools. Of these, 77 have enough data for a full composite rating on MySchoolScout.
What is the average elementary school rating in Nashville?
Among 77 Nashville elementary schools with a composite score, the average is 6.9/10. Scores range from 1.0 (bottom of the state) to 10.0 (top 1% in Tennessee).
How does MySchoolScout rate elementary schools?
Schools with enough data receive a 1-10 composite score that blends Student Growth, Poverty-Adjusted Academic Achievement, and School Environment — plus College Readiness for high schools. Weights vary by school level, with growth counting most in elementary and middle grades. Equity data is shown for context but not scored. All scores are computed within Tennessee, so schools are compared to peers in the same state. Data comes from the NCES Common Core of Data and state education departments.
What is a good school rating on MySchoolScout?
A score of 7 or above means a school is in roughly the top 30% of its state. A 5 is average. Anything above 8 is exceptional. Our ratings are relative to other schools in Tennessee, not a national comparison, because each state has different testing standards.
Are charter schools included in the Nashville elementary school rankings?
Nashville has 10 charter elementary schools in its directory. Charter schools that meet this ranking's data requirements are included alongside traditional public schools using the same composite scoring methodology.
How should I use this ranking?
Consider your child's learning style. Some children thrive in smaller settings (look for student-teacher ratios under 14:1), while others do well in larger, more social environments. The schools on this list range widely in size and approach.
Look beyond the composite score. A school ranked #15 might be the best fit if it excels in growth (improving student outcomes year over year) even if its raw academic score is lower. Click into individual school profiles to see the breakdown.
Visit your top choices. Walk the hallways during a school day. Watch how teachers interact with students. Ask about before- and after-school care, transportation, and parent involvement. These details matter more than any dataset.
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