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

RadioactiveImagine Dragons50rank/position

Imagine Dragons – Radioactive

This song has an extraordinary atmosphere.

The heavy bass and the vocalist’s clear melodic line are addictive.

Just listening to it makes a mysterious power well up inside you.

Give it a listen before an important exam.

UpsidedownJack Johnson51rank/position

Jack Johnson – Upside Down

It’s a relaxing track with the laid-back sound characteristic of Jack Johnson.

“Upside Down” means “inverted” or “upside down.” The lyrics, which sing about always wanting to take on anything and turn it on its head, are empowering.

It also became the theme song for the movie Curios George.

I’m YoursJason Mraz52rank/position

Jason Mraz – I’m Yours (Official Video) [4K Remaster]

A song by a girl that sings about pure first love.

Back in elementary school, we didn’t even know why, but we’d find ourselves liking someone, right? Just once, I want to honestly say from the heart, “I want to make you mine.” It’s a heartwarming track that straightforwardly expresses those innocent feelings.

The MiddleJimmy Eat World53rank/position

Jimmy Eat World – The Middle (Official Music Video)

A song released in 2001 by the American rock band Jimmy Eat World.

It’s an upbeat, rock-flavored anthem—a cool, energetic piece that says, “Don’t give up; give it everything you’ve got.”

HIGH TOP SHOESJoJo Siwa54rank/position

JoJo Siwa – HIGH TOP SHOES (Official Video)

JoJo Siwa is a hugely popular charismatic kid in the United States—she’s actually a YouTuber.

With her sparkling songs and dances, she’s a role model for kids.

“HIGH TOP SHOES” is a powerful, uplifting track that’s perfect for the sporty autumn season.

Take Me Home, Country RoadsJohn Denver55rank/position

John Denver – Take Me Home, Country Roads (Official Audio)

In Japan, it is affectionately known as “Country Road.” Olivia Newton-John’s cover is famous for being used as the theme song for the Studio Ghibli film Whisper of the Heart.

The lyrics are written in easy-to-understand English, so it’s also recommended as a learning resource.

Can’t Stop The FeelingJustin Timberlake56rank/position

Justin Timberlake – CAN’T STOP THE FEELING! (from DreamWorks Animation’s “TROLLS”) (Official Video)

It’s a song that instantly boosts your mood, making you think, “I can’t hold back this fun feeling—let’s just dance!” It may seem difficult at first glance, but if you use the cover version from the movie Trolls as a reference, even elementary school students should find it approachable.

In the film, it was also used as a song that makes everyone happy.