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Best Davidson County Public Elementary Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 139 public elementary schools serving 62,605 students in Davidson County, TN.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Davidson County, TN are Lockeland Elementary School, Meigs Middle School and Percy Priest Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Davidson County, TN public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 27% (versus the Tennessee public elementary school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 26% (versus the 36% statewide average). Elementary schools in Davidson County have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Tennessee public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 75% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is more than the Tennessee public elementary school average of 44% (majority Black).

Best Public Elementary Schools in Davidson County (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Lockeland Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 90-94% | Reading: 90-94%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
105 South 17th St
Nashville, TN 37206
(615) 258-1330
Gr: K-5 | 347 students Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: #22.
Meigs Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 91% | Reading: 87%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
713 Ramsey St
Nashville, TN 37206
(615) 271-3222
Gr: 6-8 | 692 students Minority enrollment: 33%
Rank: #33.
Percy Priest Elementary School
(Math: 85-89% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
1700 Otter Creek Rd
Nashville, TN 37215
(615) 298-8416
Gr: K-5 | 553 students Minority enrollment: 15%
Rank: #44.
Glendale Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
800 Thompson Ave
Nashville, TN 37204
(615) 279-7970
Gr: PK-5 | 433 students Minority enrollment: 23%
Rank: #55.
Julia Green Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
3500 Hobbs Rd
Nashville, TN 37215
(615) 298-8082
Gr: K-5 | 501 students Minority enrollment: 15%
Rank: #66.
Madison Creek Elementary School
(Math: 79% | Reading: 69%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
1040 Madison Creek Rd
Goodlettsville, TN 37072
(615) 859-4991
Gr: PK-5 | 566 students Minority enrollment: 34%
Rank: #77.
Harpeth Valley Elementary School
(Math: 74% | Reading: 66%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
7840 Learning Ln
Nashville, TN 37221
(615) 662-3015
Gr: PK-5 | 803 students Minority enrollment: 34%
Rank: #88.
Crieve Hall Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
498 Hogan Rd
Nashville, TN 37220
(615) 333-5059
Gr: K-5 | 489 students Minority enrollment: 45%
Rank: #99.
Valor Voyager Academy
Charter School
(Math: 63% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
4531 Nolensville Pike, Suite 1
Nashville, TN 37211
(615) 823-7982
Gr: 5-8 | 507 students Minority enrollment: 61%
Rank: #1010.
Valor Flagship Academy
Charter School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
4527 Nollensville Rd
Nashville, TN 37211
(615) 823-7982
Gr: 5-12 | 1,402 students Minority enrollment: 56%
Rank: #11 - 1211. - 12.
Stanford Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
2417 Maplecrest Dr
Nashville, TN 37214
(615) 885-8822
Gr: PK-5 | 442 students Minority enrollment: 39%
Rank: #11 - 1211. - 12.
Waverly-belmont Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
2301 10th Ave South
Nashville, TN 37204
(615) 800-7690
Gr: K-5 | 525 students Minority enrollment: 52%
Rank: #13 - 1513. - 15.
Eakin Elementary School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
2500 Fairfax Ave
Nashville, TN 37212
(615) 298-8076
Gr: K-5 | 544 students Minority enrollment: 57%
Rank: #13 - 1513. - 15.
Purpose Prep
Charter School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
220 Venture Cir
Nashville, TN 37228
(615) 724-0705
Gr: K-5 | 431 students Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #13 - 1513. - 15.
Sylvan Park Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
4801 Utah Ave
Nashville, TN 37209
(615) 298-8423
Gr: K-5 | 459 students Minority enrollment: 33%
Rank: #1616.
John Trotwood Moore Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
4425 Granny White Pike
Nashville, TN 37204
(615) 298-8095
Gr: 6-8 | 454 students Minority enrollment: 40%
Rank: #1717.
Dan Mills Elementary School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
4106 Kennedy Ave
Nashville, TN 37216
(615) 262-6677
Gr: PK-5 | 606 students Minority enrollment: 33%
Rank: #1818.
Head Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
1830 Jo Johnston Ave
Nashville, TN 37203
(615) 329-8160
Gr: 6-8 | 342 students Minority enrollment: 71%
Rank: #1919.
Nashville Classical East
Charter School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
2000 Greenwood Ave
Nashville, TN 37206
(615) 538-5841
Gr: K-8 | 549 students Minority enrollment: 71%
Rank: #2020.
Kipp Antioch College Prep Elementary School
Charter School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
3655 Murfreesboro Pike
Antioch, TN 37013
(629) 208-7600
Gr: K-4 | 604 students Minority enrollment: 70%
Rank: #2121.
Rose Park Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
1025 9th Avenue South
Nashville, TN 37203
(615) 291-6405
Gr: 6-8 | 345 students Minority enrollment: 81%
Rank: #22 - 2322. - 23.
Andrew Jackson Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
110 Shute Ln
Old Hickory, TN 37138
(615) 847-7317
Gr: PK-5 | 493 students Minority enrollment: 57%
Rank: #22 - 2322. - 23.
Joelton Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
7141 Whites Creek Pike
Joelton, TN 37080
(615) 876-5110
Gr: PK-5 | 248 students Minority enrollment: 42%
Rank: #2424.
West End Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
3529 West End Ave
Nashville, TN 37205
(615) 298-8425
Gr: 6-8 | 327 students Minority enrollment: 57%
Rank: #2525.
May Werthan Shayne Elementary School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
6217 Nolensville Rd
Nashville, TN 37211
(615) 332-3020
Gr: PK-5 | 779 students Minority enrollment: 53%
Rank: #2626.
Gower Elementary School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
650 Old Hickory Blvd
Nashville, TN 37209
(615) 353-2012
Gr: PK-5 | 631 students Minority enrollment: 56%
Rank: #2727.
Millersville Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
1248 Louisville Hwy
Goodlettsville, TN 37072
(615) 859-1439
Gr: PK-5 | 252 students Minority enrollment: 56%
Rank: #28 - 3028. - 30.
Old Center Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
1245 Dickerson Pike South
Goodlettsville, TN 37072
(615) 859-8968
Gr: PK-5 | 345 students Minority enrollment: 87%
Rank: #28 - 3028. - 30.
Rosebank Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
1012 Preston Dr
Nashville, TN 37206
(615) 262-6720
Gr: PK-5 | 475 students Minority enrollment: 43%
Rank: #28 - 3028. - 30.
Westmeade Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
6641 Clearbrook Dr
Nashville, TN 37205
(615) 353-2066
Gr: K-5 | 429 students Minority enrollment: 60%
Rank: #3131.
Kipp Antioch College Prep Middle School
Charter School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
3655 Murfreesboro Pike
Antioch, TN 37013
(629) 208-7525
Gr: 5-8 | 526 students Minority enrollment: 71%
Rank: #3232.
Ruby Major Elementary School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
5141 John Hager Rd
Hermitage, TN 37076
(615) 232-2203
Gr: PK-5 | 615 students Minority enrollment: 67%
Rank: #3333.
East End Preparatory School
Charter School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
1460 Mcgavock Pike
Nashville, TN 37216
(615) 630-7470
Gr: K-8 | 837 students Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #3434.
John B. Whitsitt Elementary School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
110 Whitsett Rd
Nashville, TN 37210
(615) 333-5600
Gr: PK-5 | 523 students Minority enrollment: 85%
Rank: #35 - 3735. - 37.
Charlotte Park Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
480 Annex Ave
Nashville, TN 37209
(615) 353-2006
Gr: PK-5 | 527 students Minority enrollment: 83%
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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in Davidson County, TN?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Davidson County, TN include Lockeland Elementary School, Meigs Middle School and Percy Priest Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Davidson County?
140 public elementary schools are located in Davidson County.
What is the racial composition of students in Davidson County?
Davidson County public elementary schools minority enrollment is 75% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is more than the Tennessee public elementary schools average of 44% (majority Black).
Which public elementary schools in Davidson County are often viewed compared to one another?

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