Choosing the right suburb of Nashville to call home could mean your children attend the top schools in the area. The Nashville suburbs are known for highly rated elementary schools, but which ones are the best? Here's a look at some of the absolute best elementary schools you will find in the suburbs of Nashville.

Franklin Elementary Schools


The suburb of Franklin is one of the very best you will find in the Greater Nashville area. It's filled with great schools and the school district received a 9/10 GreatSchools rating. The top elementary schools in Franklin include:

  • Moore Elementary School

  • Franklin Elementary School

  • Johnson Elementary School

  • Liberty Elementary School


Williamson County School District


Another school district in the suburbs of Nashville receiving a 9/10 GreatSchools rating, the Williamson County School District is a very popular choice. It covers the following suburbs of Nashville:

  • Nolensville

  • Bethlehem

  • Fairview

  • Boston

  • West Harpeth

  • Arrington

  • Bethesda


Several schools in the Williamson County School District have received a 10/10 GreatSchools rating including:

  • Oak View Elementary School

  • Edmonson Elementary School

  • Hunters Bend Elementary School

  • Kenrose Elementary School

  • College Grove Elementary School

  • Grassland Elementary School

  • Lipscomb Elementary School

  • Scales Elementary School

  • Crockett Elementary School

  • Walnut Grove Elementary School

  • Winstead Elementary School

  • Longview Elementary School

  • Pearre Creek Elementary School

  • Allendale Elementary School

  • Clovercroft Elementary School


Along with these schools receiving a 10/10, both Bethesda Elementary School and Sunset Elementary School received a 9/10. In addition, Nolensville Elementary School, Heritage Elementary School, and Trinity Elementary School all received an 8/10 GreatSchools rating.

These two school districts are the top choices in the Nashville Suburbs. However, there are some other good elementary schools found in the suburbs. Let's look at a few more top elementary schools found in the Nashville suburbs.

Rockvale Elementary School


Serving the suburbs of Versailles, Rockvale and a portion of Windrow, this public elementary school received an 8/10 GreatSchools rating. It's found in the Rutherford Country School District.

Lakeview Elementary School


Receiving a 10/10 GreatSchools rating, this elementary school is one of the best in the suburbs. It serves the suburb of Greenlawn.

Kingston Springs Elementary School


Another elementary school in the Nashville Suburbs scoring high with an 8/10 GreatSchools rating, Kingston Springs Elementary School serves the Kingston Springs suburb.

Walton Ferry Elementary School


Serving a portion of Hendersonville and Rockland, this elementary school received a 10/10 GreatSchools rating.

Indian Lake Elementary School


Also found in the Rockland/Hendersonville area, this elementary school received a 9/10 GreatSchools rating.

Granbery Elementary School


Found a bit closer to Nashville in the Brentwood area, Granbery Elementary School was rated 7/10 by GreatSchools.

Overall, the suburbs of Nashville have several great elementary schools to offer. The Franklin and Williamson County area offers some of the finest schools you will find, but some of the other Nashville suburbs also have great schools.

Considering where your children will attend school is very important. Make sure you choose the suburb that best fits with what you expect from a public school.