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Best Lebanon Public Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 14 public schools serving 10,245 students in Lebanon, TN (there are 3 private schools, serving 663 private students). 94% of all K-12 students in Lebanon, TN are educated in public schools (compared to the TN state average of 90%).
The top-ranked public schools in Lebanon, TN are Coles Ferry Elementary School, Castle Heights Elementary School and Tuckers Crossroads Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Lebanon, TN public schools have an average math proficiency score of 38% (versus the Tennessee public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 39% (versus the 37% statewide average). Schools in Lebanon have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Tennessee public schools.
Minority enrollment is 40% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Tennessee public school average of 43% (majority Black).

Best Public Schools in Lebanon, TN (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Coles Ferry Elementary School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
511 Coles Ferry Pike
Lebanon, TN 37087
(615) 443-1946
Gr: PK-5 | 581 students Minority enrollment: 45%
Rank: #22.
Castle Heights Elementary School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
1007 Castle Heights Avenue No
Lebanon, TN 37087
(615) 444-2483
Gr: PK-5 | 657 students Minority enrollment: 46%
Rank: #33.
Tuckers Crossroads Elementary School
(Math: 49% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
5905 Trousdale Ferry Pike
Lebanon, TN 37087
(615) 444-3956
Gr: K-8 | 352 students Minority enrollment: 25%
Rank: #44.
Jones Brummett Elementary School
(Math: 56% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
1530 Hartmann Dr
Lebanon, TN 37087
(615) 444-4768
Gr: PK-5 | 740 students Minority enrollment: 47%
Rank: #55.
Wilson Central High School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
419 Wildcat Way
Lebanon, TN 37090
(615) 453-4600
Gr: 9-12 | 1,686 students Minority enrollment: 31%
Rank: #66.
Sam Houston Elementary School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
207 Oakdale Dr
Lebanon, TN 37087
(615) 444-7494
Gr: PK-5 | 759 students Minority enrollment: 51%
Rank: #77.
Southside Elementary School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
1224 Murfreesboro Rd
Lebanon, TN 37087
(615) 444-6330
Gr: PK-8 | 806 students Minority enrollment: 28%
Rank: #88.
Carroll Oakland Elementary School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
4664 Hunters Point Pike
Lebanon, TN 37087
(615) 444-5208
Gr: PK-8 | 741 students Minority enrollment: 23%
Rank: #99.
Lebanon High School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
500 Blue Devil Blvd
Lebanon, TN 37087
(615) 444-9610
Gr: 9-12 | 1,816 students Minority enrollment: 44%
Rank: #1010.
Walter J. Baird Middle School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
131 W J B Pride Ln
Lebanon, TN 37087
(615) 444-2190
Gr: 6-8 | 757 students Minority enrollment: 50%
Rank: #1111.
Byars Dowdy Elementary School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
904 Hickory Ridge Rd
Lebanon, TN 37087
(615) 444-6651
Gr: PK-5 | 545 students Minority enrollment: 52%
Rank: #1212.
Winfree Bryant Middle School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
1213 Leeville Pike
Lebanon, TN 37087
(615) 449-6060
Gr: 6-8 | 589 students Minority enrollment: 48%
Rank: #1313.
Barry Tatum Academy
Alternative School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 11-19%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
415 Harding Dr
Lebanon, TN 37087
(615) 453-3400
Gr: 4-12 | 86 students Minority enrollment: 41%
Rank: n/an/a
Wilson Co Adult High School
207 Joe Branham Dr
Lebanon, TN 37087
(615) 443-7199
Gr: 9-12 | 15 students Minority enrollment: 33%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public schools in Lebanon, TN?
How many public schools are located in Lebanon?
15 public schools are located in Lebanon.
What percentage of students in Lebanon go to public school?
94% of all K-12 students in Lebanon are educated in public schools (compared to the TN state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in Lebanon?
Lebanon public schools minority enrollment is 40% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Tennessee public schools average of 43% (majority Black).
Which public schools in Lebanon are often viewed compared to one another?

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