The most improved public elementary schools in Tennessee are Shrine School, Purpose Prep and Jacks Creek Elementary School.
A school's improvement is based on a its total rise in ranking spots during the last five years (2020-25).
Improved Rank Range: 372
935
Avg. Improved Rank: 501
Most Improved Public Elementary Schools in Tennessee (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Ranking Change (2020-25)
Grades
Location
Rank: #11.
Shrine School
Special Education School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
Rank Change: +935
(from 1,167 to 232)
(from 1,167 to 232)
Grades: PK-12
4259 Forest View Dr
Memphis, TN 38118
(901) 416-2400
Memphis, TN 38118
(901) 416-2400
Rank: #22.
Purpose Prep
Charter School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
Rank Change: +820
(from 1,021 to 201)
(from 1,021 to 201)
Grades: K-5
220 Venture Cir
Nashville, TN 37228
(615) 724-0705
Nashville, TN 37228
(615) 724-0705
Rank: #33.
Jacks Creek Elementary School
(Math: 40-59% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
Rank Change: +692
(from 944 to 252)
(from 944 to 252)
Grades: K-3
65 State Route 22a
Jacks Creek, TN 38347
(731) 989-8155
Jacks Creek, TN 38347
(731) 989-8155
Rank: #44.
Memphis Stem Academy
Charter School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
Rank Change: +679
(from 1,496 to 817)
(from 1,496 to 817)
Grades: PK-5
2180 Frayser Blvd
Memphis, TN 38127
(901) 708-3001
Memphis, TN 38127
(901) 708-3001
Rank: #55.
Perry County Virtual School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
Rank Change: +652
(from 1,391 to 739)
(from 1,391 to 739)
Grades: 4-12
857 Squirrel Hollow Dr
Linden, TN 37096
(931) 589-2102
Linden, TN 37096
(931) 589-2102
Rank: #66.
Hickory Ridge Elementary School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
Rank Change: +619
(from 1,598 to 979)
(from 1,598 to 979)
Grades: PK-5
3890 Hickory Hill Rd
Memphis, TN 38115
(901) 416-1195
Memphis, TN 38115
(901) 416-1195
Rank: #77.
Southwind Elementary School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
Rank Change: +596
(from 1,148 to 552)
(from 1,148 to 552)
Grades: PK-5
8155 Meadow Vale Dr
Memphis, TN 38125
(901) 416-2805
Memphis, TN 38125
(901) 416-2805
Rank: #88.
North Coffee Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
Rank Change: +576
(from 847 to 271)
(from 847 to 271)
Grades: PK-5
6790 Murfreesboro Hwy
Manchester, TN 37355
(931) 723-5183
Manchester, TN 37355
(931) 723-5183
Rank: #99.
West End Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
Rank Change: +566
(from 1,090 to 524)
(from 1,090 to 524)
Grades: 6-8
3529 West End Ave
Nashville, TN 37205
(615) 298-8425
Nashville, TN 37205
(615) 298-8425
Rank: #1010.
Nashville Classical East
Charter School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
Rank Change: +562
(from 783 to 221)
(from 783 to 221)
Grades: K-8
2000 Greenwood Ave
Nashville, TN 37206
(615) 538-5841
Nashville, TN 37206
(615) 538-5841
Rank: #1111.
Rose Park Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
Rank Change: +553
(from 981 to 428)
(from 981 to 428)
Grades: 5-8
1025 9th Avenue South
Nashville, TN 37203
(615) 291-6405
Nashville, TN 37203
(615) 291-6405
Rank: #1212.
Rosebank Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
Rank Change: +520
(from 1,435 to 915)
(from 1,435 to 915)
Grades: PK-5
1012 Preston Dr
Nashville, TN 37206
(615) 262-6720
Nashville, TN 37206
(615) 262-6720
Rank: #1313.
Drummonds Elementary School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
Rank Change: +519
(from 982 to 463)
(from 982 to 463)
Grades: PK-5
5068 Drummonds Rd, Box 178
Drummonds, TN 38023
(901) 837-5781
Drummonds, TN 38023
(901) 837-5781
Rank: #14 - 1514. - 15.
Meigs North Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
Rank Change: +507
(from 1,093 to 586)
(from 1,093 to 586)
Grades: PK-5
22015 State Highway 58 N
Decatur, TN 37322
(423) 334-5454
Decatur, TN 37322
(423) 334-5454
Rank: #14 - 1514. - 15.
Southwest Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
Rank Change: +507
(from 1,093 to 586)
(from 1,093 to 586)
Grades: PK-5
8095 Highway 194
Macon, TN 38048
(901) 465-8317
Macon, TN 38048
(901) 465-8317
Rank: #1616.
Watertown Middle School
(Math: 49% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
Rank Change: +490
(from 983 to 493)
(from 983 to 493)
Grades: 6-8
515 W. Main St
Watertown, TN 37184
(615) 237-4000
Watertown, TN 37184
(615) 237-4000
Rank: #1717.
Head Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
Rank Change: +461
(from 782 to 321)
(from 782 to 321)
Grades: 5-8
1830 Jo Johnston Ave
Nashville, TN 37203
(615) 329-8160
Nashville, TN 37203
(615) 329-8160
Rank: #1818.
Idlewild Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
Rank Change: +449
(from 633 to 184)
(from 633 to 184)
Grades: K-5
1950 Linden Ave
Memphis, TN 38104
(901) 416-4566
Memphis, TN 38104
(901) 416-4566
Rank: #1919.
Millington Primary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
Rank Change: +444
(from 1,261 to 817)
(from 1,261 to 817)
Grades: PK-3
6445 William Osteen Dr
Millington, TN 38053
(901) 873-8433
Millington, TN 38053
(901) 873-8433
Rank: #2020.
Old Center Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
Rank Change: +441
(from 1,356 to 915)
(from 1,356 to 915)
Grades: PK-5
1245 Dickerson Pike South
Goodlettsville, TN 37072
(615) 859-8968
Goodlettsville, TN 37072
(615) 859-8968
Rank: #2121.
Luttrell Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
Rank Change: +421
(from 1,295 to 874)
(from 1,295 to 874)
Grades: PK-5
241 Tazewell Pike
Luttrell, TN 37779
(865) 992-3441
Luttrell, TN 37779
(865) 992-3441
Rank: #2222.
North Clinton Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
Rank Change: +419
(from 1,005 to 586)
(from 1,005 to 586)
Grades: PK-5
305 Beets St
Clinton, TN 37716
(865) 457-2784
Clinton, TN 37716
(865) 457-2784
Rank: #2323.
Joelton Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
Rank Change: +417
(from 847 to 430)
(from 847 to 430)
Grades: PK-5
7141 Whites Creek Pike
Joelton, TN 37080
(615) 876-5110
Joelton, TN 37080
(615) 876-5110
Rank: #2424.
Tennessee Ridge Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
Rank Change: +411
(from 1,136 to 725)
(from 1,136 to 725)
Grades: PK-5
135 School St
Tennessee Ridge, TN 37178
(931) 721-3780
Tennessee Ridge, TN 37178
(931) 721-3780
Rank: #2525.
Sulphur Springs Elementary School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
Rank Change: +409
(from 941 to 532)
(from 941 to 532)
Grades: K-8
1518 Gray Station/sulphur Spri
Jonesborough, TN 37659
(423) 753-1140
Jonesborough, TN 37659
(423) 753-1140
Rank: #2626.
Hampton Elementary School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
Rank Change: +401
(from 1,275 to 874)
(from 1,275 to 874)
Grades: PK-8
408 Hwy 321
Hampton, TN 37658
(423) 725-5220
Hampton, TN 37658
(423) 725-5220
Rank: #27 - 2827. - 28.
Oliver Springs Middle School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
Rank Change: +399
(from 803 to 404)
(from 803 to 404)
Grades: 6-8
317 Roane St
Oliver Springs, TN 37840
(865) 435-0011
Oliver Springs, TN 37840
(865) 435-0011
Rank: #27 - 2827. - 28.
Temple Hill Elementary School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
Rank Change: +399
(from 1,153 to 754)
(from 1,153 to 754)
Grades: PK-5
797 Old Highway Rd
Erwin, TN 37650
(423) 743-1661
Erwin, TN 37650
(423) 743-1661
Rank: #2929.
Liberty Collegiate Academy
Charter School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 26%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
Rank Change: +392
(from 1,294 to 902)
(from 1,294 to 902)
Grades: 5-8
3515 Gallatin Rd
Nashville, TN 37206
(615) 564-1974
Nashville, TN 37206
(615) 564-1974
Rank: #3030.
Portland East Middle School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
Rank Change: +384
(from 1,083 to 699)
(from 1,083 to 699)
Grades: 6-8
604 South Broadway
Portland, TN 37148
(615) 325-4146
Portland, TN 37148
(615) 325-4146
Rank: #3131.
Nashville Prep
Charter School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 23%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
Rank Change: +382
(from 1,484 to 1,102)
(from 1,484 to 1,102)
Grades: 5-8
1300 56th Ave N
Nashville, TN 37209
(615) 921-8440
Nashville, TN 37209
(615) 921-8440
Rank: #3232.
Springdale Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
Rank Change: +381
(from 1,127 to 746)
(from 1,127 to 746)
Grades: PK-5
880 N Hollywood St
Memphis, TN 38108
(901) 416-4883
Memphis, TN 38108
(901) 416-4883
Rank: #3333.
Paulette Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
Rank Change: +380
(from 1,295 to 915)
(from 1,295 to 915)
Grades: PK-5
1001 Maynardville
Maynardville, TN 37807
(865) 745-0517
Maynardville, TN 37807
(865) 745-0517
Rank: #3434.
Elkton Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
Rank Change: +375
(from 1,192 to 817)
(from 1,192 to 817)
Grades: PK-8
176 College St
Elkton, TN 38455
(931) 468-2285
Elkton, TN 38455
(931) 468-2285
Rank: #3535.
New Hopewell Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
Rank Change: +372
(from 643 to 271)
(from 643 to 271)
Grades: K-5
757 Kimberlin Hgts Rd
Knoxville, TN 37920
(865) 579-2194
Knoxville, TN 37920
(865) 579-2194
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