Riverside Elementary

Riverside Elementary serves 405 students in pre-kindergarten through fourth grade in Columbia, Tennessee, earning recognition as one of the state's top-performing elementary schools. With a MySchoolScout rating of 7.5 out of 10 and ranking #145 out of 1,796 elementary schools statewide, Riverside places in the 92nd percentile among Tennessee schools. The school maintains a favorable learning environment with 36 full-time equivalent teachers providing an 11.2-to-1 student-teacher ratio, allowing for more individualized attention in the classroom.

This smaller class size structure supports the educational experience for students during these crucial early learning years. Located at 203 Carter Street in Maury County, Riverside Elementary sits within a community where the median household income reaches $66,047 and median home values are $260,900. The surrounding ZIP code of 38401 is home to over 65,000 residents, with 23% holding bachelor's degrees or higher and a relatively low poverty rate of 10.1%.

As a regular public school, Riverside Elementary provides foundational education in a town setting on the fringe of an urban area, offering families access to both community atmosphere and metropolitan conveniences while maintaining its strong academic standing within Tennessee's elementary school landscape.

While current test scores at Riverside Elementary are below average, the school shows strong growth metrics — meaning students are making above-average progress year over year. This upward trajectory can be a positive indicator for families who value a school's ability to help students improve, even if absolute scores haven't caught up yet.