For the 2026-27 school year, there are 8 public elementary schools serving 6,062 students in 37129, TN.
The top-ranked public elementary 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 elementary schools in zipcode 37129 have an average math proficiency score of 57% (versus the Tennessee public elementary school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 48% (versus the 36% statewide average). Elementary schools in 37129, TN have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 10% of Tennessee public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 42% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the Tennessee public elementary school average of 44% (majority Black).
Best 37129, TN Public Elementary Schools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Mcfadden School Of Excellence
Magnet School
(Math: 93% | Reading: 95%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
221 Bridge Ave
Murfreesboro, TN 37129
(615) 893-7251
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:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
135 W Thompson Ln
Murfreesboro, TN 37129
(615) 904-1002
Murfreesboro, TN 37129
(615) 904-1002
Gr: PK-5 | 867 students Minority enrollment: 40%
Rank: #33.
Siegel Middle School
(Math: 58% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
355 West Thompson Ln
Murfreesboro, TN 37129
(615) 904-3830
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:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1545 Cutoff Rd
Murfreesboro, TN 37129
(615) 904-3840
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:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
6128 Baker Rd
Murfreesboro, TN 37129
(615) 904-6755
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:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
550 W Northfield Blvd
Murfreesboro, TN 37129
(615) 895-7324
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:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
6309 Lebanon Pike
Murfreesboro, TN 37129
(615) 893-8046
Murfreesboro, TN 37129
(615) 893-8046
Gr: PK-5 | 615 students Minority enrollment: 37%
Rank: #88.
Mitchell-neilson Elementary School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
711 Clark Blvd
Murfreesboro, TN 37129
(615) 890-7841
Murfreesboro, TN 37129
(615) 890-7841
Gr: PK-6 | 619 students Minority enrollment: 67%
37129, Tennessee Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
1303 Jones Bl
Murfreesboro, TN 37129
(615) 895-2904
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 elementary schools in 37129, TN?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in 37129, TN include Mcfadden School Of Excellence, Erma Siegel Elementary School and Siegel Middle School.
How many public elementary schools are located in 37129?
8 public elementary schools are located in 37129.
What is the racial composition of students in 37129?
37129 public elementary schools minority enrollment is 42% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the Tennessee public elementary schools average of 44% (majority Black).
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