4,787
Preschools
2,095
Elementary Schools
1,237
Middle Schools
942
High Schools
1,795
Public District Schools
4,365
Private Schools
6,291
Total Schools
These are some of the top-rated public schools in Tennessee based on a variety of measures, including academic performance and equity. Find out more about GreatSchools ratings.
College Success Award
These are some of the best public high schools in Tennessee at preparing students for success in college. The College Success Award recognizes schools that do an exemplary job getting students to enroll in and stick with college, including those that excel at serving students from low-income families.
Academic Summary
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Largest School Districts in Tennessee
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Shelby County Schools
110,780 students | MEMPHIS, TN
Grades PK, K-12 | 262 schools -
Davidson County
80,494 students | NASHVILLE, TN
Grades PK, K-12 | 174 schools -
Knox County School District
59,169 students | KNOXVILLE, TN
Grades PK, K-12 | 92 schools -
Rutherford County School District
47,186 students | MURFREESBORO, TN
Grades PK, K-12 | 48 schools -
Hamilton County School District
44,100 students | CHATTANOOGA, TN
Grades PK, K-12 | 80 schools
Reviews From Schools in Tennessee
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Parent / Guardian
May 18, 2024
A previous reviewer said this school is for the "privileged" and I must agree. The privileged being those who have either been at the school forever (esp the children of staff), or whose parents are... More
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Lausanne Collegiate School
Parent / Guardian
May 17, 2024
We have 2 daughters that attend WHS one being in 2nd grade & the other being in the integrated preschool program as a peer model. Our 2nd grader struggled in kindergarten and a little in 1st, but with... More
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Walter Hill Elementary School
Parent / Guardian
May 17, 2024
We love that we found MSF and find the teachers and staff a blessing. Our child is learning skills in reading, writing and math that are heads above what other schools in our area are teaching. The... More
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Montessori School Of Franklin