For the 2026 school year, there are 9 public elementary schools serving 3,574 students in Franklin County, TN.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Franklin County, TN are Sewanee Elementary School, Broadview Elementary School and Huntland School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Franklin County, TN public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 25% (versus the Tennessee public elementary school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 29% (versus the 36% statewide average). Elementary schools in Franklin County have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Tennessee public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 17% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Tennessee public elementary school average of 43% (majority Black).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Franklin County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Sewanee Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
209 University Ave
Sewanee, TN 37375
(931) 598-5951
Sewanee, TN 37375
(931) 598-5951
Gr: PK-5 | 169 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #22.
Broadview Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
4980 Lynchburg Rd
Winchester, TN 37398
(931) 967-0132
Winchester, TN 37398
(931) 967-0132
Gr: PK-5 | 232 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: #33.
Huntland School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
400 Gore St
Huntland, TN 37345
(931) 361-0300
Huntland, TN 37345
(931) 361-0300
Gr: PK-12 | 662 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
Rank: #44.
Cowan Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
501 East Cumberland St
Cowan, TN 37318
(931) 967-7353
Cowan, TN 37318
(931) 967-7353
Gr: PK-5 | 262 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: #55.
Rock Creek Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
901 Rock Creek Rd
Estill Springs, TN 37330
(931) 649-5435
Estill Springs, TN 37330
(931) 649-5435
Gr: PK-5 | 398 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: #66.
Clark Memorial School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 24%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
500 N Jefferson St
Winchester, TN 37398
(931) 967-2407
Winchester, TN 37398
(931) 967-2407
Gr: PK-5 | 513 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 31%
Rank: #77.
North Middle School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 24%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
2990 Decherd Blvd
Winchester, TN 37398
(931) 967-5323
Winchester, TN 37398
(931) 967-5323
Gr: 6-8 | 577 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Rank: #88.
South Middle School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 17%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
601 West Cumberland St
Cowan, TN 37318
(931) 967-7355
Cowan, TN 37318
(931) 967-7355
Gr: 6-8 | 318 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Rank: #99.
Decherd Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
401 Bratton St
Decherd, TN 37324
(931) 967-5483
Decherd, TN 37324
(931) 967-5483
Gr: PK-5 | 443 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
Franklin County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
910 South Shepherd St
Winchester, TN 37398
(931) 967-5672
Winchester, TN 37398
(931) 967-5672
Gr: K | 95 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
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What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in Franklin County, TN?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Franklin County, TN include Sewanee Elementary School, Broadview Elementary School and Huntland School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Franklin County?
9 public elementary schools are located in Franklin County.
What is the racial composition of students in Franklin County?
Franklin County public elementary schools minority enrollment is 17% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Tennessee public elementary schools average of 43% (majority Black).
Which public elementary schools in Franklin County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public elementary schools in Franklin County include: North Middle School vs. South Middle School, South Middle School vs. North Middle School, Decherd Elementary School vs. Rock Creek Elementary School
