4,858
Preschools
2,161
Elementary Schools
1,339
Middle Schools
1,003
High Schools
1,915
Public District Schools
4,348
Private Schools
6,419
Total Schools
These are some of the top-rated public schools in Tennessee based on a variety of measures. 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
Are the schools in Tennessee offering opportunity for all students, or are some kids being left behind? Successful states are working to close the achievement gap.
Largest School Districts in Tennessee
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Shelby County Schools
109,797 students | MEMPHIS, TN
Grades PK, K-12 | 287 schools -
Davidson County
80,651 students | NASHVILLE, TN
Grades PK, K-12 | 179 schools -
Knox County School District
60,609 students | KNOXVILLE, TN
Grades PK, K-12 | 97 schools -
Rutherford County School District
50,707 students | MURFREESBORO, TN
Grades PK, K-12 | 52 schools -
Hamilton County School District
45,902 students | CHATTANOOGA, TN
Grades PK, K-12 | 85 schools
Reviews From Schools in Tennessee
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Parent / Guardian
November 01, 2025
This is not a great school is your child has disabilities. We struggled to have my child's IEP followed. The principal was *celebrating* when we moved. She refused to let us stay at the school, which... More
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Gray Elementary School
Other (school staff, family member, recent alum, etc)
October 31, 2025
this is the best school like Spring Creek is goated man like they have Scholastic Book Fairs like bro do you think other schools have that nah bro its the best school and if you're one of those Karens... More
Review for
Spring Creek Elementary School
Parent / Guardian
October 31, 2025
My baby girl has been at Westside since August. She never wants to miss school. She loves her 6th grade teachers.
Review for
Westside Middle School