For the 2026-27 school year, there are 4 public elementary schools serving 1,312 students in Ashland City, TN.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Ashland City, TN are East Cheatham Elementary School, Ashland City Elementary School and Cheatham Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Ashland City, TN public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 37% (versus the Tennessee public elementary school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 29% (versus the 36% statewide average). Elementary schools in Ashland City have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Tennessee public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 21% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Tennessee public elementary school average of 44% (majority Black).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Ashland City, TN (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
East Cheatham Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
3201 Bearwallow Rd
Ashland City, TN 37015
(615) 746-5251
Ashland City, TN 37015
(615) 746-5251
Gr: PK-4 | 369 students Minority enrollment: 17%
Rank: #22.
Ashland City Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
108 Elizabeth St
Ashland City, TN 37015
(615) 792-4296
Ashland City, TN 37015
(615) 792-4296
Gr: PK-4 | 424 students Minority enrollment: 24%
Rank: #33.
Cheatham Middle School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
700 Scoutview Dr
Ashland City, TN 37015
(615) 792-2334
Ashland City, TN 37015
(615) 792-2334
Gr: 5-8 | 502 students Minority enrollment: 23%
Rank: #44.
Riverside Academy
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
104 Elizabeth Street
Ashland City, TN 37015
(615) 746-1424
Ashland City, TN 37015
(615) 746-1424
Gr: K-12 | 17 students Minority enrollment: 12%
Ashland City, Tennessee Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
104 Elizabeth St
Ashland City, TN 37015
(615) 792-5799
Ashland City, TN 37015
(615) 792-5799
Gr: K-2 | 269 students
102 Elizabeth St
Ashland City, TN 37015
(615) 792-9287
Ashland City, TN 37015
(615) 792-9287
Gr: 9-12
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in Ashland City, TN?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Ashland City, TN include East Cheatham Elementary School, Ashland City Elementary School and Cheatham Middle School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Ashland City?
4 public elementary schools are located in Ashland City.
What is the racial composition of students in Ashland City?
Ashland City public elementary schools minority enrollment is 21% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Tennessee public elementary schools average of 44% (majority Black).
Which public elementary schools in Ashland City are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public elementary schools in Ashland City include: East Cheatham Elementary School vs. Ashland City Elementary School, Ashland City Elementary School vs. East Cheatham Elementary School
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