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Best 37129 Tennessee Public Schools (2026-27)

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 9 public schools serving 7,972 students in 37129, TN (there are 6 private schools, serving 1,133 private students). 88% of all K-12 students in 37129, TN are educated in public schools (compared to the TN state average of 90%).
The top-ranked public schools in 37129, TN are Mcfadden School Of Excellence, Erma Siegel Elementary School and Siegel Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 37129 have an average math proficiency score of 47% (versus the Tennessee public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 48% (versus the 37% statewide average). Schools in 37129, TN have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Tennessee public schools.
Minority enrollment is 41% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the Tennessee public school average of 43% (majority Black).

Best 37129, TN Public Schools (2026-27)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Mcfadden School Of Excellence
Magnet School
(Math: 93% | Reading: 95%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
221 Bridge Ave
Murfreesboro, TN 37129
(615) 893-7251
Gr: K-5 | 386 students Minority enrollment: 23%
Rank: #22.
Erma Siegel Elementary School
(Math: 66% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
135 W Thompson Ln
Murfreesboro, TN 37129
(615) 904-1002
Gr: PK-5 | 867 students Minority enrollment: 40%
Rank: #33.
Siegel Middle School
(Math: 58% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
355 West Thompson Ln
Murfreesboro, TN 37129
(615) 904-3830
Gr: 6-8 | 1,196 students Minority enrollment: 34%
Rank: #44.
Wilson Elementary School
(Math: 61% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
1545 Cutoff Rd
Murfreesboro, TN 37129
(615) 904-3840
Gr: PK-5 | 666 students Minority enrollment: 29%
Rank: #55.
Brown's Chapel Elementary School
(Math: 56% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
6128 Baker Rd
Murfreesboro, TN 37129
(615) 904-6755
Gr: PK-5 | 1,002 students Minority enrollment: 48%
Rank: #66.
Northfield Elementary School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
550 W Northfield Blvd
Murfreesboro, TN 37129
(615) 895-7324
Gr: PK-6 | 711 students Minority enrollment: 53%
Rank: #77.
Walter Hill Elementary School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
6309 Lebanon Pike
Murfreesboro, TN 37129
(615) 893-8046
Gr: PK-5 | 615 students Minority enrollment: 37%
Rank: #88.
Siegel High School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
3300 Siegel Rd
Murfreesboro, TN 37129
(615) 904-3800
Gr: 9-12 | 1,910 students Minority enrollment: 39%
Rank: #99.
Mitchell-neilson Elementary School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
711 Clark Blvd
Murfreesboro, TN 37129
(615) 890-7841
Gr: PK-6 | 619 students Minority enrollment: 67%
[+] Show Closed Public Schools in 37129 Tennessee

37129, Tennessee Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Quick Facts
Mitchell-neilson Primary (Closed 2015)
1303 Jones Bl
Murfreesboro, TN 37129
(615) 895-2904
Gr: K-2 | 330 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 46%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public schools in 37129, TN?
The top-ranked public schools in 37129, TN include Mcfadden School Of Excellence, Erma Siegel Elementary School and Siegel Middle School.
How many public schools are located in 37129?
9 public schools are located in 37129.
What percentage of students in 37129 go to public school?
88% of all K-12 students in 37129 are educated in public schools (compared to the TN state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in 37129?
37129 public schools minority enrollment is 41% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the Tennessee public schools average of 43% (majority Black).

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