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Parent: The teachers and administration here really care. The kids have fun and learn so much more than I could have imagined possible! They have classrooms with flexible seating, hands-on activities, and lots of real-life application...Read 9 Reviews
#1 Best Public Elementary Schools in Rutherford County.
Rutherford County Schools, TN,
PK, K-8,
9 Niche users give it an average review of 2.9 stars.
Featured Review: Parent says The teachers and administration here really care. The kids have fun and learn so much more than I could have imagined possible! They have classrooms with flexible seating, hands-on activities, and....
The teachers and administration here really care. The kids have fun and learn so much more than I could have imagined possible! They have classrooms with flexible seating, hands-on activities, and....
Read 9 reviews.
Overall Niche Grade: A,
Students: 676,
Student-Teacher Ratio: 14 to 1,
Niche User: You don't see how incredible this school is until you leave it. McFadden is a very special environment with amazing teachers and students. Teachers find a way to make learning fun, but challenge and push you. What you learn will stay with you forever. McFadden creates a safe learning space which makes you feel like family. This allows students to grow...Read 3 Reviews
#2 Best Public Elementary Schools in Rutherford County.
K-5,
3 Niche users give it an average review of 4.7 stars.
Featured Review: Niche User says You don't see how incredible this school is until you leave it. McFadden is a very special environment with amazing teachers and students. Teachers find a way to make learning fun, but challenge and....
You don't see how incredible this school is until you leave it. McFadden is a very special environment with amazing teachers and students. Teachers find a way to make learning fun, but challenge and....
Read 3 reviews.
Students: 389,
Student-Teacher Ratio: 18 to 1,
#3 Best Public Elementary Schools in Rutherford County.
PK, K-5,
Overall Niche Grade: A minus,
Students: 1,013,
Student-Teacher Ratio: 16 to 1,
Parent: I “STRUCK GOLD” WITH THIS SCHOOL!I'll tell you why:1. Trinity has high academic AND holistic standards that are achieved through top-of-the-line programs combined with in-depth lessons of the Fruits of the Spirit!2. The school is very responsive to parent questions/suggestions/concerns. When an issue arises, action is taken without delay and solutions are quickly and respectfully implemented.3. The school is grounded in honesty and transparency, which is evident in ALL communication.4. The head of school is PRESENT, ACCESSIBLE & DOWN-TO-EARTH. He is purposely visible each morning and afternoon carline and regularly sends out clear, concise communication..It’s fitting that Trinity’s school colors are green and gold. To me, the gold stands for the unwavering quality and the green for the positive growth in so many directions that all the teachers, faculty and staff so lovingly nurture in each individual child...Trinity education is TRULY a Preparation for LIFE.Read 11 Reviews
Blue checkmark.
Private School,
NEWPORT NEWS, VA,
11 Niche users give it an average review of 4.5 stars.
Featured Review: Parent says I “STRUCK GOLD” WITH THIS SCHOOL!I'll tell you why:1. Trinity has high academic AND holistic standards that are achieved through top-of-the-line programs combined with in-depth lessons of the Fruits of the Spirit!2. The school is very responsive to parent questions/suggestions/concerns. When an issue arises, action is taken without delay and solutions are quickly and respectfully implemented.3. The school is grounded in honesty and transparency, which is evident in ALL communication.4. The head of school is PRESENT, ACCESSIBLE & DOWN-TO-EARTH. He is purposely visible each morning and afternoon carline and regularly sends out clear, concise communication..It’s fitting that Trinity’s school colors are green and gold. To me, the gold stands for the unwavering quality and the green for the positive growth in so many directions that all the teachers,...Trinity education is TRULY a Preparation for LIFE..
I “STRUCK GOLD” WITH THIS SCHOOL!I'll tell you why:1. Trinity has high academic AND holistic standards that are achieved through top-of-the-line programs combined with in-depth lessons of the Fruits of the Spirit!2. The school is very responsive to parent questions/suggestions/concerns. When an issue arises, action is taken without delay and solutions are quickly and respectfully implemented.3. The school is grounded in honesty and transparency, which is evident in ALL communication.4. The head of school is PRESENT, ACCESSIBLE & DOWN-TO-EARTH. He is purposely visible each morning and afternoon carline and regularly sends out clear, concise communication..It’s fitting that Trinity’s school colors are green and gold. To me, the gold stands for the unwavering quality and the green for the positive growth in so many directions that all the teachers,...Trinity education is TRULY a Preparation for LIFE..
Read 11 reviews.
Students: 160,
Student-Teacher Ratio: 11 to 1,
Senior: I cannot begin to even describe the joy that comes from attending Providence Christian Academy. I have been going to PCA for 11 years and most people cannot say they have joy going to school everyday. PCA challenges their students to be the best they can be, and to above all else, bring glory to God. One of the greatest things about PCA is the staff. Every single staff member cares about each student and will stop whatever they are currently doing to assist another student's needs. The academics push students to have a desire to learn more and not just "get by", so to speak, with doing the bare minimum. Everyday, I am surrounded by people who love me and want what is best for me. They are preparing me to go out into the world and make a difference. There is not much I would change about PCA. If anything, I would change our building because our school is growing in so many ways that we are almost running out of room! I would not trade my time at PCA for anything...Read 36 Reviews
#1 Best Private K-12 Schools in Rutherford County.
MURFREESBORO, TN,
PK, K-12,
36 Niche users give it an average review of 4 stars.
Featured Review: Senior says I cannot begin to even describe the joy that comes from attending Providence Christian Academy. I have been going to PCA for 11 years and most people cannot say they have joy going to school....
I cannot begin to even describe the joy that comes from attending Providence Christian Academy. I have been going to PCA for 11 years and most people cannot say they have joy going to school....
Read 36 reviews.
Students: 12,
Works Here: Everyone at Lascassas Elementary is so friendly! The students and teachers love it! The teachers and staff work hard to make the school a fun environment, as well as high achieving school. Our PTO is outstanding! They support our teachers by sponsoring several fundraisers through the year for the teachers’ classroom accounts. The parents are great at participating in fundraisers and school events to support their children and students’ parents. There is no other school at which I’d rather teach!...Read 3 Reviews
#4 Best Public Elementary Schools in Rutherford County.
3 Niche users give it an average review of 3.7 stars.
Featured Review: Works Here says Everyone at Lascassas Elementary is so friendly! The students and teachers love it! The teachers and staff work hard to make the school a fun environment, as well as high achieving school. Our PTO is....
Everyone at Lascassas Elementary is so friendly! The students and teachers love it! The teachers and staff work hard to make the school a fun environment, as well as high achieving school. Our PTO is....
Students: 614,
Student-Teacher Ratio: 17 to 1,
#5 Best Public Elementary Schools in Rutherford County.
Students: 831,
Student-Teacher Ratio: 15 to 1,
#6 Best Public Elementary Schools in Rutherford County.
Clarksville-Montgomery County School System, TN,
Students: 963,
#7 Best Public Elementary Schools in Rutherford County.
Murfreesboro City School District, TN,
K-6,
Students: 396,
Student-Teacher Ratio: 20 to 1,
#8 Best Public Elementary Schools in Rutherford County.
PK, K-6,
Students: 753,
Niche User: I have gone to all of my child's events and then some. All parents help each child. It feels like a family.Read 3 Reviews
#9 Best Public Elementary Schools in Rutherford County.
3 Niche users give it an average review of 5 stars.
Featured Review: Niche User says I have gone to all of my child's events and then some. All parents help each child. It feels like a family..
I have gone to all of my child's events and then some. All parents help each child. It feels like a family..
Students: 1,104,
Parent: You don't realize how incredibly lucky you are to get into this school until you become a part of it. Campus School has a special family environment with amazing teachers. Families feel very welcome to be as involved with the school as they'd like. Teachers make learning fun, but challenge and push students to accomplish more. Campus School makes you feel like you are part of a family forever...Read 1 Review
#10 Best Public Elementary Schools in Rutherford County.
1 Niche users give it an average review of 5 stars.
Featured Review: Parent says You don't realize how incredibly lucky you are to get into this school until you become a part of it. Campus School has a special family environment with amazing teachers. Families feel very welcome....
You don't realize how incredibly lucky you are to get into this school until you become a part of it. Campus School has a special family environment with amazing teachers. Families feel very welcome....
Read 1 reviews.
Students: 237,
Parent: Amazing school with amazing teachers! The teachers always put the children first and work countless hours to plan after school activities for the students.Read 1 Review
#11 Best Public Elementary Schools in Rutherford County.
Featured Review: Parent says Amazing school with amazing teachers! The teachers always put the children first and work countless hours to plan after school activities for the students..
Amazing school with amazing teachers! The teachers always put the children first and work countless hours to plan after school activities for the students..
Students: 940,
#12 Best Public Elementary Schools in Rutherford County.
Students: 961,
#13 Best Public Elementary Schools in Rutherford County.
Students: 722,
#14 Best Public Elementary Schools in Rutherford County.
Students: 773,
Parent: There have been lots of changes & new teachers this year, but it is still one of the most amazing public schools around. The teachers, staff, and administrators do everything with the students' best interests in mind...Read 1 Review
#15 Best Public Elementary Schools in Rutherford County.
1 Niche users give it an average review of 4 stars.
Featured Review: Parent says There have been lots of changes & new teachers this year, but it is still one of the most amazing public schools around. The teachers, staff, and administrators do everything with the students' best....
There have been lots of changes & new teachers this year, but it is still one of the most amazing public schools around. The teachers, staff, and administrators do everything with the students' best....
Students: 889,
#16 Best Public Elementary Schools in Rutherford County.
Students: 992,
Parent: My daughter is in 5th grade and has attended Wilson Elementary all 5 years. Each year we have always had the BEST teachers. The staff truly love the children and go above and beyond for them. We love Wilson Elementary!!...Read 2 Reviews
#17 Best Public Elementary Schools in Rutherford County.
2 Niche users give it an average review of 5 stars.
Featured Review: Parent says My daughter is in 5th grade and has attended Wilson Elementary all 5 years. Each year we have always had the BEST teachers. The staff truly love the children and go above and beyond for them. We love....
My daughter is in 5th grade and has attended Wilson Elementary all 5 years. Each year we have always had the BEST teachers. The staff truly love the children and go above and beyond for them. We love....
Read 2 reviews.
Overall Niche Grade: B+,
Students: 891,
Parent: My daughter is in third grade. Since kindergarten up to now her teachers are amazing. They communicate well with the parents. Dr. Lloyd is a great principal. He's always friendly to both the parents and the students. I do wish there was more recitals and things for parents to watch their children showcase what they are learning. However they are great with family fun nights and special activities...Read 1 Review
#18 Best Public Elementary Schools in Rutherford County.
Featured Review: Parent says My daughter is in third grade. Since kindergarten up to now her teachers are amazing. They communicate well with the parents. Dr. Lloyd is a great principal. He's always friendly to both the parents....
My daughter is in third grade. Since kindergarten up to now her teachers are amazing. They communicate well with the parents. Dr. Lloyd is a great principal. He's always friendly to both the parents....
Students: 744,
#19 Best Public Elementary Schools in Rutherford County.
Sumner County Schools, TN,
Students: 577,
Parent: LCA has been a great choice for educating our kids. Having three of our kids go through the school, we can personally confirm that the school is solid and strong. The staff is incredible, and my kids are soaring academically!...Read 40 Reviews
#2 Best Private K-12 Schools in Rutherford County.
SMYRNA, TN,
40 Niche users give it an average review of 3.9 stars.
Featured Review: Parent says LCA has been a great choice for educating our kids. Having three of our kids go through the school, we can personally confirm that the school is solid and strong. The staff is incredible, and my....
LCA has been a great choice for educating our kids. Having three of our kids go through the school, we can personally confirm that the school is solid and strong. The staff is incredible, and my....
Read 40 reviews.
Students: 370,
Student-Teacher Ratio: 9 to 1,
#20 Best Public Elementary Schools in Rutherford County.
Students: 736,
Student-Teacher Ratio: 21 to 1,
#21 Best Public Elementary Schools in Rutherford County.
Students: 880,
Parent: This is an excellent school. The teachers and staff are very caring. They make learning fun. They have a celebration every Friday morning. They get the kids pumped up to learn. They recognize the students and they get to slide down an actual small slide in the cafeteria. All students and staff get "sorted" into a house. I just love this school!...Read 1 Review
#22 Best Public Elementary Schools in Rutherford County.
Featured Review: Parent says This is an excellent school. The teachers and staff are very caring. They make learning fun. They have a celebration every Friday morning. They get the kids pumped up to learn. They recognize the....
This is an excellent school. The teachers and staff are very caring. They make learning fun. They have a celebration every Friday morning. They get the kids pumped up to learn. They recognize the....
Students: 395,
Student-Teacher Ratio: 12 to 1,
Niche User: I love the facility, the science lab and how they seek to improve their school and their students. The students and teachers have good relationships and work together for the students' best interests.Read 16 Reviews
#3 Best Private K-12 Schools in Rutherford County.
16 Niche users give it an average review of 4.2 stars.
Featured Review: Niche User says I love the facility, the science lab and how they seek to improve their school and their students. The students and teachers have good relationships and work together for the students' best interests..
I love the facility, the science lab and how they seek to improve their school and their students. The students and teachers have good relationships and work together for the students' best interests..
Read 16 reviews.
Overall Niche Grade: B,
Students: 459,
Parent: The curriculum is thoughtful, encourages critical thinking and think outside the box. While the school has a strong focus in math and science, my child is getting a well rounded education with classes in Language Arts, History, Community, etc., electives in art, foreign languages and history of food as well as after school fun like drama, sports and animal lovers clubs! ...The daily updates are informative detailing by class what my child did that day and I like the sneak peak on what the higher grade levels are learning/reading/doing.The teachers encourage the students to advocate for themselves but they are always on hand to help!My child has developed strong friendships with kids at various grade levels which shows that there is a common comradery and closeness in this community.The best review I can give comes from my child who says that Ideaventions Academy "is the best school ever!" and we wholeheartedly agree.Read 7 Reviews
RESTON, VA,
1-12,
7 Niche users give it an average review of 4.4 stars.
Featured Review: Parent says The curriculum is thoughtful, encourages critical thinking and think outside the box. While the school has a strong focus in math and science, my child is getting a well rounded education with...The daily updates are informative detailing by class what my child did that day and I like the sneak peak on what the higher grade levels are learning/reading/doing.The teachers encourage the students to advocate for themselves but they are always on hand to help!My child has developed strong friendships with kids at various grade levels which shows that there is a common comradery and closeness in this community.The best review I can give comes from my child who says that Ideaventions Academy "is the best school ever!" and we wholeheartedly agree..
The curriculum is thoughtful, encourages critical thinking and think outside the box. While the school has a strong focus in math and science, my child is getting a well rounded education with...The daily updates are informative detailing by class what my child did that day and I like the sneak peak on what the higher grade levels are learning/reading/doing.The teachers encourage the students to advocate for themselves but they are always on hand to help!My child has developed strong friendships with kids at various grade levels which shows that there is a common comradery and closeness in this community.The best review I can give comes from my child who says that Ideaventions Academy "is the best school ever!" and we wholeheartedly agree..
Read 7 reviews.
Students: 63,
Student-Teacher Ratio: 5 to 1,
Parent: My husband and I wanted an inclusive school that would be an extension of our family, and we found that in the Burgundy Community. We made the decision to send my son to Burgundy in JK and looking back now as he is in the midst of 2nd grade, choosing Burgundy was the best decision. Burgundy is a nurturing community that fosters the whole child, ensuring life long learners. Burgundy leans into a child's individual character and ensures every child is heard and has a voice. My son loves Burgundy and is thriving. I know without a doubt that Burgundy will lay the foundation for my son's continued success, not only in his future academic pursuits, but in life as a whole!...Read 10 Reviews
ALEXANDRIA, VA,
10 Niche users give it an average review of 5 stars.
Featured Review: Parent says My husband and I wanted an inclusive school that would be an extension of our family, and we found that in the Burgundy Community. We made the decision to send my son to Burgundy in JK and looking....
My husband and I wanted an inclusive school that would be an extension of our family, and we found that in the Burgundy Community. We made the decision to send my son to Burgundy in JK and looking....
Read 10 reviews.
Overall Niche Grade: A+,
Students: 286,
Student-Teacher Ratio: 6 to 1,