For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public school serving 407 students in Bells, TN.
The top-ranked public school in Bells, TN is Bells Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Bells, TN public school have an average math proficiency score of 57% (versus the Tennessee public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 37% (versus the 37% statewide average). Schools in Bells have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Tennessee public schools.
Minority enrollment is 38% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Tennessee public school average of 43% (majority Black).
Best Public Schools in Bells, TN (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Bells Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
4547 Highway 88 South
Bells, TN 38006
(731) 663-2041
Bells, TN 38006
(731) 663-2041
Gr: PK-5 | 407 students Minority enrollment: 38%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Bells, TN?
The top-ranked public schools in Bells, TN include Bells Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Bells?
1 public schools are located in Bells.
What is the racial composition of students in Bells?
Bells public schools minority enrollment is 38% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Tennessee public schools average of 43% (majority Black).
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