For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 1,667 students in the neighborhood of Bellevue, Nashville, TN.
The top-ranked public schools in Bellevue are Harpeth Valley Elementary School, Gower Elementary School and Bellevue Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of Bellevue, Nashville, TN public schools have an average math proficiency score of 24% (versus the Tennessee public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 30% (versus the 37% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 44% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is more than the Tennessee public school average of 43% (majority Black).
Best Public Schools in the neighborhood of Bellevue, Nashville, TN (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Harpeth Valley Elementary School
(Math: 74% | Reading: 66%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
7840 Learning Ln
Nashville, TN 37221
(615) 662-3015
Nashville, TN 37221
(615) 662-3015
Gr: PK-5 | 717 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 29%
Rank: #22.
Gower Elementary School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
650 Old Hickory Blvd
Nashville, TN 37209
(615) 353-2012
Nashville, TN 37209
(615) 353-2012
Gr: PK-5 | 617 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 53%
Rank: #33.
Bellevue Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 26%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
655 Colice Jeanne Rd
Nashville, TN 37221
(615) 662-3000
Nashville, TN 37221
(615) 662-3000
Gr: 6-8 | 382 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 54%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Bellevue, Nashville, TN?
The top-ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Bellevue, Nashville, TN include Harpeth Valley Elementary School, Gower Elementary School and Bellevue Middle School.
How many public schools are located in the neighborhood of Bellevue, Nashville?
3 public schools are located in the neighborhood of Bellevue, Nashville.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of Bellevue, Nashville?
the neighborhood of Bellevue, Nashville public schools minority enrollment is 44% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is more than the Tennessee public schools average of 43% (majority Black).
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