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Best Arlington Public Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 8 public schools serving 7,902 students in Arlington, TN (there are 2 private schools, serving 510 private students). 94% of all K-12 students in Arlington, TN are educated in public schools (compared to the TN state average of 90%). Arlington has one of the highest concentrations of top-ranked public schools in Tennessee.
The top-ranked public schools in Arlington, TN are Donelson Elementary School, Arlington Elementary School and Lakeland Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Arlington, TN public schools have an average math proficiency score of 52% (versus the Tennessee public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 56% (versus the 37% statewide average). Schools in Arlington have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 10% of Tennessee public schools.
Minority enrollment is 41% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Tennessee public school average of 43% (majority Black).

Best Public Schools in Arlington, TN (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Donelson Elementary School
(Math: 82% | Reading: 66%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
12140 Donelson Farms Pkwy
Arlington, TN 38002
(901) 389-6973
Gr: PK-5 | 843 students Minority enrollment: 32%
Rank: #22.
Arlington Elementary School
(Math: 75% | Reading: 69%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
11825 Douglas
Arlington, TN 38002
(901) 867-6000
Gr: PK-5 | 926 students Minority enrollment: 27%
Rank: #33.
Lakeland Elementary School
(Math: 79% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
10050 Oak Seed Ln
Arlington, TN 38002
(901) 867-7071
Gr: PK-4 | 1,029 students Minority enrollment: 42%
Rank: #44.
Arlington Middle School
(Math: 63% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
5470 Lamb Rd
Arlington, TN 38002
(901) 867-6015
Gr: 6-8 | 960 students Minority enrollment: 30%
Rank: #55.
Lakeland Preparatory School
(Math: 59% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
5020 Lions Crest Dr
Arlington, TN 38002
(901) 867-5412
Gr: 5-11 | 1,509 students Minority enrollment: 38%
Rank: #66.
Arlington High School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
5475 Airline Rd
Arlington, TN 38002
(901) 867-1541
Gr: 9-12 | 1,674 students Minority enrollment: 33%
Rank: #77.
Barret's Chapel Elementary Middle School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 21%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
10280 Godwin Rd
Arlington, TN 38002
(901) 416-0325
Gr: PK-8 | 300 students Minority enrollment: 75%
Rank: #88.
Bolton High School
Magnet School
(Math: ≤1% | Reading: 18%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
7323 Brunswick Rd
Arlington, TN 38002
(901) 416-1435
Gr: 9-12 | 661 students Minority enrollment: 95%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public schools in Arlington, TN?
How many public schools are located in Arlington?
8 public schools are located in Arlington.
What percentage of students in Arlington go to public school?
94% of all K-12 students in Arlington are educated in public schools (compared to the TN state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in Arlington?
Arlington public schools minority enrollment is 41% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Tennessee public schools average of 43% (majority Black).
Which public schools in Arlington are often viewed compared to one another?

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