Top 10 Best Putnam County Public Schools (2024)

For the 2024 school year, there are 23 public schools serving 12,267 students in Putnam County, TN (there are 9 private schools, serving 516 private students). 96% of all K-12 students in Putnam County, TN are educated in public schools (compared to the TN state average of 90%).
The top ranked public schools in Putnam County, TN are Capshaw Elementary School, Algood Elementary School and Prescott South Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Putnam County, TN public schools have an average math proficiency score of 32% (versus the Tennessee public school average of 27%), and reading proficiency score of 31% (versus the 30% statewide average). Schools in Putnam County have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Tennessee public schools.
Minority enrollment is 22% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Tennessee public school average of 40% (majority Black).

Best Putnam County Public Schools (2024)

School (Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Capshaw Elementary School
Math: 70-74% | Reading: 65-69%
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
1 Cougar Ln
Cookeville, TN 38501
(931) 526-2414
Grades: PK-4
| 481 students
Rank: #22.
Algood Elementary School
Math: 49% | Reading: 48%
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
2525 Old Walton Rd
Cookeville, TN 38506
(931) 303-0362
Grades: PK-4
| 505 students
Rank: #33.
Prescott South Elementary School
Math: 47% | Reading: 42%
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
115 W. Cemetery Rd
Cookeville, TN 38506
(931) 526-2275
Grades: PK-4
| 559 students
Rank: #4 - 54. - 5.
Cane Creek Elementary School
Math: 40-44% | Reading: 35-39%
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
1500 West Jackson St
Cookeville, TN 38501
(931) 520-1173
Grades: PK-4
| 466 students
Rank: #4 - 54. - 5.
Northeast Elementary School
Math: 40-44% | Reading: 35-39%
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
575 N Old Kentucky Rd
Cookeville, TN 38501
(931) 526-2978
Grades: PK-4
| 429 students
Rank: #66.
Cornerstone Elementary School
Math: 38% | Reading: 37%
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
371 First Avenue South
Baxter, TN 38544
(931) 858-9190
Grades: 2-4
| 358 students
Rank: #77.
Dodson Branch Elementary School
Math: 40-44% | Reading: 30-34%
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
16221 Dodson Branch Hwy
Cookeville, TN 38501
(931) 268-0761
Grades: PK-8
| 286 students
Rank: #88.
Algood Middle School
Math: 39% | Reading: 33%
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
540 Dry Valley Rd
Cookeville, TN 38506
(931) 537-6141
Grades: 5-8
| 722 students
Rank: #99.
Park View Elementary School
Math: 45-49% | Reading: 25-29%
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
545 Scott Ave
Cookeville, TN 38501
(931) 526-2516
Grades: PK-4
| 416 students
Rank: #1010.
Burks Elementary School
Math: 35% | Reading: 28%
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
300 Crossville St
Monterey, TN 38574
(931) 839-7641
Grades: PK-6
| 480 students
Rank: #1111.
Avery Trace Middle School
Math: 32% | Reading: 28%
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
230 Raider Dr
Cookeville, TN 38501
(931) 520-2200
Grades: 5-8
| 756 students
Rank: #1212.
Prescott South Middle School
Math: 33% | Reading: 27%
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
1859 S. Jefferson St
Cookeville, TN 38506
(931) 528-3647
Grades: 5-8
| 813 students
Rank: #1313.
Cookeville High School
Magnet School
Math: 17% | Reading: 41%
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
1 Cavalier Dr
Cookeville, TN 38501
(931) 520-2287
Grades: 9-12
| 2,266 students
Rank: #1414.
Sycamore Elementary School
Math: 25-29% | Reading: 25-29%
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
452 Ellis Ave
Cookeville, TN 38501
(931) 526-9322
Grades: PK-4
| 315 students
Rank: #1515.
Upperman Middle School
Math: 28% | Reading: 19%
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
6700 Nashville Hwy
Baxter, TN 38544
(931) 858-6601
Grades: 5-8
| 800 students
Rank: #1616.
Upperman High School
Math: ≤5% | Reading: 37%
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
6950 Nashville Hwy
Baxter, TN 38544
(931) 858-3112
Grades: 9-12
| 876 students
Rank: #1717.
Putnam County Vital
Math: 10-14% | Reading: 25-29%
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
1400 E. Spring St
Cookeville, TN 38506
(931) 372-2368
Grades: K-12
| 384 students
Rank: #1818.
Monterey High School
Math: 15% | Reading: 25%
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
710 East Commercial Ave
Monterey, TN 38574
(931) 839-2970
Grades: 7-12
| 594 students
Rank: #1919.
Jere Whitson Elementary School
Math: 10-14% | Reading: 10-14%
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
178 East Jere Whitson Rd
Cookeville, TN 38501
(931) 526-6575
Grades: PK-4
| 314 students
Rank: #2020.
White Plains Academy
Alternative School
Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤10%
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
288 E. Main St
Cookeville, TN 38506
(931) 528-1847
Grades: K-12
| 91 students
Rank: n/an/a
Baxter Primary
125 Elmore Town Road
Baxter, TN 38544
(931) 858-3110
Grades: PK-1
| 338 students
Rank: n/an/a
268 East Main St
Cookeville, TN 38506
(931) 528-8685
Grades: 9-12
| 0 students
Rank: n/an/a
720 Quadrangle
Cookeville, TN 38505
(931) 372-6262
Grades: PK
| 18 students
[+] Show Closed Public Schools in Putnam County, TN

Putnam County Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Grades
Students
3860 Phifer Mountain Rd
Cookeville, TN 38501
(931) 528-1847
Grades: 1-12
| 88 students
242 East 10th St
Cookeville, TN 38501
(931) 526-9777
Grades: 5-6
| n/a students
112 Elm
Monterey, TN 38574
(931) 839-2791
Grades: PK-6
| 294 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public schools in Putnam County, TN?
The top ranked public schools in Putnam County, TN include Capshaw Elementary School, Algood Elementary School and Prescott South Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Putnam County, TN?
23 public schools are located in Putnam County, TN.
What percentage of students in Putnam County, TN go to public school?
96% of all K-12 students in Putnam County, TN are educated in public schools (compared to the TN state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in Putnam County, TN?
Putnam County, TN public schools minority enrollment is 22% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Tennessee public schools average of 40% (majority Black).

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