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Best Blue Ribbon Public Schools in Tennessee (2026)
Public School Review - Established 2003

Best Tennessee Blue Ribbon Public Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 94 blue ribbon public schools serving 50,450 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 schools in Tennessee are Central Magnet School, Merrol Hyde Magnet School and Mcfadden School Of Excellence. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Tennessee blue ribbon public schools have an average math proficiency score of 62% (versus the Tennessee public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 64% (versus the 37% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 33% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the Tennessee public school average of 43% (majority Black).

Best Blue Ribbon Public Schools in Tennessee (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
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
Gr: 6-12 | 1,222 student Minority enrollment: 27%
Rank: #22.
Merrol Hyde Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: 97% | Reading: 95%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
128 Township Dr
Hendersonville, TN 37075
(615) 264-6543
Gr: K-12 | 670 students Minority enrollment: 18%
Rank: #3 - 43. - 4.
Mcfadden School Of Excellence
Magnet School
(Math: 93% | Reading: 95%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
221 Bridge Ave
Murfreesboro, TN 37129
(615) 893-7251
Gr: K-5 | 386 students Minority enrollment: 23%
Rank: #3 - 43. - 4.
Thurman Francis Arts Academy/magnet School For The Arts
Magnet School
(Math: 98% | Reading: 93%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
221 Todd Ln
Smyrna, TN 37167
(615) 904-6715
Gr: K-8 | 732 students Minority enrollment: 36%
Rank: #55.
Discovery School
Magnet School
(Math: 93% | Reading: 92%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
1165 Middle Tennessee Blvd
Murfreesboro, TN 37130
(615) 895-4973
Gr: PK-6 | 391 students Minority enrollment: 26%
Rank: #66.
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: #77.
Clovercroft Elementary School
(Math: 92% | Reading: 87%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
9336 Clovercroft Rd
Franklin, TN 37067
(615) 472-5170
Gr: K-5 | 703 students Minority enrollment: 33%
Rank: #88.
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: #99.
Hume - Fogg High School
Magnet School
(Math: 86% | Reading: 95%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
700 Broadway
Nashville, TN 37203
(615) 291-6300
Gr: 9-12 | 885 students Minority enrollment: 41%
Rank: #1010.
Jordan Elementary School
(Math: 92% | Reading: 82%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
9714 Split Log Rd
Brentwood, TN 37027
(615) 472-5270
Gr: PK-5 | 611 students Minority enrollment: 25%
Rank: #11 - 1211. - 12.
Lookout Mountain Elementary School
(Math: 85-89% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
321 N Bragg Ave
Lookout Mountain, TN 37350
(423) 821-6116
Gr: K-5 | 215 students Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #11 - 1211. - 12.
Nolan Elementary School
(Math: 87% | Reading: 82%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
4435 Shackleford Ridge Rd
Signal Mountain, TN 37377
(423) 886-0898
Gr: PK-5 | 729 students Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: #1313.
Thrasher Elementary School
(Math: 87% | Reading: 80%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
1301 James Blvd
Signal Mountain, TN 37377
(423) 886-0882
Gr: PK-5 | 603 students Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #1414.
Crosswind Elementary School
(Math: 89% | Reading: 79%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
831 West Shelton Rd
Collierville, TN 38017
(901) 853-3330
Gr: K-5 | 680 students Minority enrollment: 34%
Rank: #1515.
Crockett Elementary School
(Math: 86% | Reading: 80%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
9019 Crockett Rd
Brentwood, TN 37027
(615) 472-4340
Gr: PK-5 | 697 students Minority enrollment: 26%
Rank: #1616.
Martin Luther King Jr School
Magnet School
(Math: 81% | Reading: 87%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
613 17th Avenue North
Nashville, TN 37203
(615) 329-8400
Gr: 7-12 | 1,280 student Minority enrollment: 51%
Rank: #1717.
Brentwood Middle School
(Math: 83% | Reading: 80%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
5324 Murray Ln
Brentwood, TN 37027
(615) 472-4250
Gr: 6-8 | 1,109 student Minority enrollment: 21%
Rank: #1818.
Grassland Elementary School
(Math: 85% | Reading: 79%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
6803 Manley Ln
Brentwood, TN 37027
(615) 472-4480
Gr: K-5 | 428 students Minority enrollment: 14%
Rank: #19 - 2019. - 20.
Lipscomb Elementary School
(Math: 86% | Reading: 76%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
8011 Concord Rd
Brentwood, TN 37027
(615) 472-4650
Gr: K-5 | 532 students Minority enrollment: 18%
Rank: #19 - 2019. - 20.
Walnut Grove Elementary School
(Math: 83% | Reading: 77%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
326 Stable Rd
Franklin, TN 37069
(615) 472-4870
Gr: K-5 | 560 students Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: #2121.
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: #2222.
Spanish Immersion Barksdale
(Math: 85-89% | Reading: 70-79%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
1920 Madison St, C/o Spanish I
Clarksville, TN 37043
(931) 648-5685
Gr: K-5 | 274 students Minority enrollment: 40%
Rank: #2323.
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: #2424.
Sequoyah Elementary School
(Math: 78% | Reading: 79%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
942 Southgate Rd
Knoxville, TN 37919
(865) 594-1360
Gr: K-5 | 524 students Minority enrollment: 12%
Rank: #2525.
Hamilton County Collegiate High At Chattanooga State
(Math: 70-79% | Reading: 90-94%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
4501 Amnicola Hwy
Chattanooga, TN 37406
(423) 697-4492
Gr: 9-12 | 141 students Minority enrollment: 27%
Rank: #2626.
Thomas Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: 77% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
515 Tate Avenue
Shelbyville, TN 37160
(931) 684-6818
Gr: K-8 | 436 students Minority enrollment: 32%
Rank: #2727.
Kenrose Elementary School
(Math: 81% | Reading: 74%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
1702 Raintree Pkwy
Brentwood, TN 37027
(615) 472-4630
Gr: K-5 | 721 students Minority enrollment: 58%
Rank: #2828.
Scales Elementary School
(Math: 78% | Reading: 75%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
6430 Murray Ln
Brentwood, TN 37027
(615) 472-4830
Gr: K-5 | 641 students Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: #2929.
Towne Acres Elementary School
(Math: 76% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
2310 Larkspur Dr
Johnson City, TN 37604
(423) 854-4800
Gr: K-5 | 390 students Minority enrollment: 25%
Rank: #3030.
Maxine Smith Steam Academy
(Math: 72% | Reading: 79%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
750 E Parkway S
Memphis, TN 38104
(901) 416-4536
Gr: 6-8 | 439 students Minority enrollment: 68%
Rank: #31 - 3231. - 32.
Franklin Elementary School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
1501 Figuers Dr
Franklin, TN 37064
(615) 794-1187
Gr: PK-4 | 318 students Minority enrollment: 30%
Rank: #31 - 3231. - 32.
Indian Lake Elementary School
(Math: 77% | Reading: 72%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
505 Indian Lake Rd
Hendersonville, TN 37075
(615) 824-6810
Gr: K-5 | 464 students Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: #3333.
Trinity Elementary School
(Math: 75% | Reading: 72%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
4410 Murfreesboro Rd
Franklin, TN 37067
(615) 472-4850
Gr: PK-5 | 735 students Minority enrollment: 40%
Rank: #3434.
Donelson Elementary School
(Math: 82% | Reading: 66%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
12140 Donelson Farms Pkwy
Arlington, TN 38002
(901) 389-6973
Gr: PK-5 | 843 students Minority enrollment: 32%
Rank: #3535.
Sam Houston Elementary School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
330 Melrose St
Maryville, TN 37803
(865) 983-3241
Gr: PK-3 | 464 students Minority enrollment: 18%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked blue ribbon public schools in Tennessee?
The top-ranked blue ribbon public schools in Tennessee include Central Magnet School, Merrol Hyde Magnet School and Mcfadden School Of Excellence.
How many blue ribbon public schools are located in Tennessee?
94 blue ribbon public schools are located in Tennessee.
What is the racial composition of students in Tennessee?
Tennessee blue ribbon public schools minority enrollment is 33% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the Tennessee public schools average of 43% (majority Black).

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