Best Ashland City Public Schools (2025-26)

For the 2025-26 school year, there are 6 public schools serving 1,948 students in Ashland City, TN (there are 1 private school, serving 152 private students). 93% of all K-12 students in Ashland City, TN are educated in public schools (compared to the TN state average of 90%).

The top ranked public schools in Ashland City, TN are East Cheatham Elementary School, Cheatham County Virtual School and Ashland City Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.

Ashland City, TN public schools have an score of 29% (versus the Tennessee public school average of 34%), and score of 32% (versus the 37% statewide average). Schools in Ashland City have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Tennessee public schools.

Minority enrollment is 21% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Tennessee public school average of 43% (majority Black).

Best Public Schools in Ashland City, TN (2025-26)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)

Location

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Rank: #11.

East Cheatham Elementary School

(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 35-39%)
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3201 Bearwallow Rd
Ashland City, TN 37015
(615) 746-5251

Gr: PK-4 | 388 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 15%

Rank: #22.

Cheatham County Virtual School

(Math: ≤20% | Reading: <50%)
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104 Elizabeth St
Ashland City, TN 37015
(615) 746-1424

Gr: 9-12 | 38 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 5%

Rank: #33.

Ashland City Elementary School

(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 30-34%)
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108 Elizabeth St
Ashland City, TN 37015
(615) 792-4296

Gr: PK-4 | 418 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 22%

Rank: #44.

Cheatham Middle School

(Math: 35% | Reading: 27%)
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700 Scoutview Dr
Ashland City, TN 37015
(615) 792-2334

Gr: 5-8 | 531 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 22%

Rank: #55.

Cheatham Co Central

(Math: 14% | Reading: 39%)
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1 Cub Cir
Ashland City, TN 37015
(615) 792-5641

Gr: 9-12 | 553 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 24%

Rank: #66.

Riverside Academy

(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
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104 Elizabeth Street
Ashland City, TN 37015
(615) 746-1424

Gr: K-12 | 20 students Student-teacher ratio: 3:1 Minority enrollment: 25%

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Ashland City, Tennessee Public Schools (Closed)

School

Location

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Ashland City Primary School (Closed 2005)

104 Elizabeth St
Ashland City, TN 37015
(615) 792-5799

Gr: K-2 | 269 students

Cheatham County Adult High School (Closed 2016)

102 Elizabeth St
Ashland City, TN 37015
(615) 792-9287

Gr: 9-12

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public schools in Ashland City, TN?

The top ranked public schools in Ashland City, TN include East Cheatham Elementary School, Cheatham County Virtual School and Ashland City Elementary School.

How many public schools are located in Ashland City?

6 public schools are located in Ashland City.

What percentage of students in Ashland City go to public school?

93% of all K-12 students in Ashland City are educated in public schools (compared to the TN state average of 90%).

What is the racial composition of students in Ashland City?

Ashland City public schools minority enrollment is 21% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Tennessee public schools average of 43% (majority Black).

Which public schools in Ashland City are often viewed compared to one another?

Popular comparisons of public schools in Ashland City include: East Cheatham Elementary School vs. Ashland City Elementary School