Research Harpeth Valley Elementary School public Schools in Nashville, Tennessee

“This school is fantastic and has a very involved PTA. I loved that the teachers invited parents to be involved and found things for us to do. My son had a difficult transition into Kg and had a tough time with his teacher, but the school counsellor was great. My daughter had the best 1st grade teacher, Dr. Stewart and we would highly recommend her to everyone.”

“Overall, my daughter had a wonderful experience. All of her teachers (with the exception of one) set high expectations for everyone. She really learned a lot. The art and music programs are wonderful. I would love to see the P.E. program every day with more of a focus on learning new sports skills, etc.. Although I do believe the P.E. teachers do the best they can 2 days per week. I would also have loved for my child to learn some foreign language. This school is more truly diverse than most in Nashville. My daughter's good friends had parents from Russia, India, Jordan, China, and Iraq. All of the parents expect great things from their children. The principal, however, is not my favorite person. She can be very sour and unfriendly. The only time I went to see her in 5 years she was not helpful or understanding.”

“My daughter attends Kindergarten at HVS and has had the best experience. The school community is like a large family. The teaching staff is amazing in their ability to reach out to their students and get results not only in reading and math, but also higher level thinking skills and character education. I would trust my children to any teacher in the school and I know my daughter will flourish at HVS. There has been some school construction lately to add a wing to the main building, so look past the portable classrooms in the front yard, they are temporary. This school is great, and my daughters and I look forward to many happy years at HVS.”

“I have 2 girls in this school and 2 that are now in middle and high school. I think that this is likely the best elementary school in Middle Tennessee.”

“Gym is small. Limited playground area. Very unkept. Bathrooms were smelly and dirty. About disappointment with curriculm our child will be enrolled in a local Christian school in the Fall.”

“Playground is large, with two-year-old wonderful equipment. There is a separate, fenced, kindergarten playground. The school is brick, with new paint every few years on doors and inside. Entry area is huge, with an indoor garden and seating. Beautiful.”

“All three of my children attended about 9 years ago. As a family being part of this school, our experience was wonderful. The parent envolvement, teacher-parent enteraction, even the environment was a pleasant setting for my children to gain the education they deserved. My oldest has now graduated High School and has enlisted in the US Marine Corp. To this day she talks about her elementary school. Thanks for everything. I'm glad to see the school and staff still hold up to the very best standards.”

“My two children, first and thrid graders, attend HVS. I am a VERY busy single mom, and the teachers and staff have gone out of their way to accomodate me in terms of school meetings. My children love their school and all of the activities offered. HVS is the highest ranked school in Nashville and it is easy to see why.”

“This is the best elementary school in the Nashville metro area. It has the best test scores, has nice facilities, a great staff, and great parent involvement. My two children both attended.”

“Awesome school with a great principal/vice principal team. Very involved parents and great teachers. Our 3 kids have had wonderful experiences so far. Only drawback: needs more of a racial and ethnic mix.”