2023 Best Schools in Rutherford County

#1 Best Public High Schools in Rutherford County.

Central Magnet School

Blue checkmark.

Rutherford County Schools, TN,

6-12,

501 Niche users give it an average review of 4.1 stars.

Featured Review: Senior says Central Magnet school is consistently nationally ranked in the top 10 of public high schools. We are the number one school in Tennessee and our students reflect that. From being active in hundreds of....

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Overall Niche Grade: A+,

Students: 1,237,

Student-Teacher Ratio: 17 to 1,

#1 Best Public Elementary Schools in Rutherford County.

Thurman Francis Arts Academy

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....

Read 9 reviews.

Overall Niche Grade: A,

Students: 673,

Student-Teacher Ratio: 17 to 1,

#2 Best Public High Schools in Rutherford County.

Blackman High School

Rutherford County Schools, TN,

9-12,

577 Niche users give it an average review of 4 stars.

Featured Review: Alum says I would say that my years being a part of the blackman community was an amazing experience. The school really encouraged us as young, developing adults to achieve greatness. I was able to excel in...Like all organizations, there are some areas where Blackman does fall short. However, I’d argue that for the majority of the time it ensures the entire schools has a sense of pride to be a student at....

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Overall Niche Grade: A,

Students: 1,950,

Student-Teacher Ratio: 17 to 1,

#2 Best Public Elementary Schools in Rutherford County.

McFadden School of Excellence

Rutherford County Schools, TN,

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....

Read 3 reviews.

Overall Niche Grade: A,

Students: 385,

Student-Teacher Ratio: 18 to 1,

#3 Best Public Elementary Schools in Rutherford County.

Stewarts Creek Elementary School

Rutherford County Schools, TN,

PK, K-5,

Overall Niche Grade: A minus,

Students: 1,055,

Student-Teacher Ratio: 18 to 1,

#4 Best Public Elementary Schools in Rutherford County.

Lascassas Elementary School

Rutherford County Schools, TN,

PK, K-5,

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....

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Overall Niche Grade: A minus,

Students: 572,

Student-Teacher Ratio: 14 to 1,

#3 Best Public Middle Schools in Rutherford County.

Stewarts Creek Middle School

Rutherford County Schools, TN,

6-8,

Overall Niche Grade: A minus,

Students: 942,

Student-Teacher Ratio: 17 to 1,

#5 Best Public Elementary Schools in Rutherford County.

Erma Siegel Elementary School

Blue checkmark.

Murfreesboro City School District, TN,

PK, K-6,

Overall Niche Grade: A minus,

Students: 715,

Student-Teacher Ratio: 15 to 1,

#6 Best Public Elementary Schools in Rutherford County.

Discovery School

Blue checkmark.

Murfreesboro City School District, TN,

K-6,

Overall Niche Grade: A minus,

Students: 389,

Student-Teacher Ratio: 18 to 1,

#7 Best Public Elementary Schools in Rutherford County.

Barfield Elementary School

Rutherford County Schools, TN,

PK, K-5,

Overall Niche Grade: A minus,

Students: 766,

Student-Teacher Ratio: 13 to 1,

#8 Best Public Elementary Schools in Rutherford County.

Rock Springs Elementary School

Rutherford County Schools, TN,

PK, K-5,

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..

Read 3 reviews.

Overall Niche Grade: A minus,

Students: 1,051,

Student-Teacher Ratio: 15 to 1,

#4 Best Public Middle Schools in Rutherford County.

Christiana Middle School

Rutherford County Schools, TN,

6-8,

3 Niche users give it an average review of 4 stars.

Featured Review: Middle School Student says I met some of the best people ever at my time at this school. The only thing (based on what I have personally seen) is how many find raisers they have. Every single month is a dance that costs money,....

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Overall Niche Grade: A minus,

Students: 991,

Student-Teacher Ratio: 15 to 1,

#9 Best Public Elementary Schools in Rutherford County.

Scales Elementary School

Blue checkmark.

Murfreesboro City School District, TN,

PK, K-6,

1 Niche users give it an average review of 5 stars.

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..

Read 1 reviews.

Overall Niche Grade: A minus,

Students: 922,

Student-Teacher Ratio: 16 to 1,

#11 Best Public Elementary Schools in Rutherford County.

Overall Creek Elementary School

Blue checkmark.

Murfreesboro City School District, TN,

PK, K-6,

Overall Niche Grade: A minus,

Students: 968,

Student-Teacher Ratio: 16 to 1,

#12 Best Public Elementary Schools in Rutherford County.

Homer Pittard Campus School

Rutherford County Schools, TN,

K-5,

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....

Read 1 reviews.

Overall Niche Grade: A minus,

Students: 239,

Student-Teacher Ratio: 16 to 1,

#13 Best Public Elementary Schools in Rutherford County.

Brown's Chapel Elementary School

Rutherford County Schools, TN,

PK, K-5,

Overall Niche Grade: A minus,

Students: 687,

Student-Teacher Ratio: 15 to 1,

#1 Best Private High Schools in Rutherford County.

Providence Christian Academy

Blue checkmark.

Private School,

MURFREESBORO, TN,

PK, K-12,

39 Niche users give it an average review of 4.1 stars.

Featured Review: Parent says Both my children love going to school every day. This school challenges them to get better every day in every aspect of their life including learning about Jesus Christ every day. The sports programs....

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Overall Niche Grade: A minus,

Students: 12,

Student-Teacher Ratio: 1 to 1,

Rockvale Middle School

Rutherford County Schools, TN,

6-8,

5 Niche users give it an average review of 3.6 stars.

Featured Review: Senior says I attended 6-8th grade. My overall experience was good. I had no issues with staff or other students. The teachers were great with encouragement, support and getting us ready for High School..

Read 5 reviews.

Overall Niche Grade: A minus,

Students: 1,262,

Student-Teacher Ratio: 18 to 1,

#5 Best Public Middle Schools in Rutherford County.

Rocky Fork Middle School

Rutherford County Schools, TN,

6-8,

Overall Niche Grade: A minus,

Students: 738,

Student-Teacher Ratio: 15 to 1,

#14 Best Public Elementary Schools in Rutherford County.

Cedar Grove Elementary School

Rutherford County Schools, TN,

PK, K-5,

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....

Read 1 reviews.

Overall Niche Grade: A minus,

Students: 785,

Student-Teacher Ratio: 13 to 1,

#15 Best Public Elementary Schools in Rutherford County.

Christiana Elementary School

Rutherford County Schools, TN,

PK, K-5,

Overall Niche Grade: A minus,

Students: 710,

Student-Teacher Ratio: 15 to 1,

#6 Best Public Middle Schools in Rutherford County.

Siegel Middle School

Rutherford County Schools, TN,

6-8,

3 Niche users give it an average review of 3 stars.

Read 3 reviews.

Overall Niche Grade: A minus,

Students: 1,131,

Student-Teacher Ratio: 17 to 1,

#7 Best Public Middle Schools in Rutherford County.

Blackman Middle School

Rutherford County Schools, TN,

6-8,

3 Niche users give it an average review of 2.3 stars.

Read 3 reviews.

Overall Niche Grade: A minus,

Students: 1,539,

Student-Teacher Ratio: 18 to 1,

#16 Best Public Elementary Schools in Rutherford County.

Blackman Elementary School

Rutherford County Schools, TN,

PK, K-5,

Overall Niche Grade: B+,

Students: 1,025,

Student-Teacher Ratio: 18 to 1,

#17 Best Public Elementary Schools in Rutherford County.

Wilson Elementary School

Rutherford County Schools, TN,

PK, K-5,

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....

Read 2 reviews.

Overall Niche Grade: B+,

Students: 658,

Student-Teacher Ratio: 14 to 1,