For the 2026 school year, there are 5 public elementary schools serving 3,256 students in 37179, TN.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in 37179, TN are Bethesda Elementary School, Thompson's Station Middle School and Heritage Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public elementary schools in zipcode 37179 have an average math proficiency score of 69% (versus the Tennessee public elementary school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 60% (versus the 36% statewide average). Elementary schools in 37179, TN have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 5% of Tennessee public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 25% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Tennessee public elementary school average of 43% (majority Black).
Best 37179, TN Public Elementary Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Bethesda Elementary School
(Math: 81% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
4907 Bethesda Rd
Thompsons Station, TN 37179
(615) 472-4200
Thompsons Station, TN 37179
(615) 472-4200
Gr: PK-5 | 545 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 27%
Rank: #22.
Thompson's Station Middle School
(Math: 72% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
2638 Clayton Arnold Rd
Thompsons Station, TN 37179
(615) 472-5350
Thompsons Station, TN 37179
(615) 472-5350
Gr: 6-8 | 566 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
Rank: #33.
Heritage Elementary School
(Math: 72% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
4801 Columbia Pike
Thompsons Station, TN 37179
(615) 472-4520
Thompsons Station, TN 37179
(615) 472-4520
Gr: PK-5 | 570 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 31%
Rank: #44.
Thompson's Station Elementary School
(Math: 69% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
2640 Clayton Arnold Rd
Thompsons Station, TN 37179
(615) 472-5330
Thompsons Station, TN 37179
(615) 472-5330
Gr: K-5 | 753 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
Rank: #55.
Heritage Middle School
(Math: 61% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
4803 Columbia Pike
Thompsons Station, TN 37179
(615) 472-4540
Thompsons Station, TN 37179
(615) 472-4540
Gr: 6-8 | 822 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 32%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in 37179, TN?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in 37179, TN include Bethesda Elementary School, Thompson's Station Middle School and Heritage Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in 37179?
5 public elementary schools are located in 37179.
What is the racial composition of students in 37179?
37179 public elementary schools minority enrollment is 25% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Tennessee public elementary schools average of 43% (majority Black).
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