Pop Music Artists Popular with Elementary School Students: Ranking [2025]

We are youngFun43rank/position

Fun.: We Are Young ft. Janelle Monáe [OFFICIAL VIDEO]

The chorus is the kind of song that makes everyone want to raise their fists and sing along.

The lyrics—saying we’re young so we can do anything, something you’d want to tell elementary school kids—and the upbeat groove have a positivity that makes you want to recommend it not just to kids, but to everyone.

abcdefuGAYLE44rank/position

GAYLE – abcdefu (Official Music Video)

GAYLE is a female singer-songwriter who gained support from young people around the world after a viral hit on TikTok.

She’s a young artist, but her musical style is already well established.

Among her works, the song I especially recommend for elementary school students is “abcdefu.” It’s sung in a near-whisper voice, so for elementary school kids whose voices haven’t fully changed yet, it might be surprisingly easy to sing.

Another point is that precocious elementary schoolers will find many of the lyrics relatable.

Heartbreak AnniversaryGiveon45rank/position

GIVĒON – Heartbreak Anniversary (Official Music Video)

One of the most popular R&B numbers on TikTok, “Heartbreak Anniversary,” is a song by the soulful singer Giveon, known for his distinctive musical style.

Even elementary school students may have heard it through TikTok or Instagram.

While genres like R&B and soul tend to be challenging, this song is relatively easy for its type.

However, techniques like runs and vibrato are unavoidable, so it’s a piece best suited for elementary school students who are already accustomed to singing Western pop music.

Heat WavesGlass Animals46rank/position

Glass Animals – Heat Waves (Official Video)

Glass Animals are a British indie rock band gaining worldwide attention.

They’ve produced many great songs, but the one I especially recommend is Heat Waves.

This track, which climbed back up the charts roughly five years after its release, is extremely catchy and repeats similar melodies multiple times.

Its progression is very easy to remember not only for elementary school students but also for adults, making it a song you can learn in a short time.

Be sure to check it out.

Sweet child O mineGuns N’ Roses47rank/position

Guns N’ Roses – Sweet Child O’ Mine (Official Music Video)

This song, built around a distinctive riff, dates back to the 1980s, yet it still doesn’t feel dated—that’s what’s amazing about this band.

The foundations of rock lie with the older bands, so I recommend starting with this essential group and then branching out to listen to various others.

We’re All In TogetherHigh School Musical48rank/position

High School musical – We’re all in this together

It’s the theme song of a famous American show called High School Musical.

The series comically portrays various everyday scenes at a school and is very enjoyable.

The title carries a positive meaning of everyone having fun together.

So YesterdayHilary Duff49rank/position

Hilary Duff – So Yesterday

This is one of Hilary Duff’s signature songs; she’s also active as an actress nowadays.

It’s a rhythmic number with easy-to-remember lyrics and an easy melody to sing, so it’s popular among elementary school kids.

Since it was a hit back when many moms and dads were students, it’s a song that parents and children can enjoy together.