For the 2026 school year, there are 5 public elementary schools serving 2,332 students in Athens, TN.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Athens, TN are Athens City Middle School, Rogers Creek Elementary School and E K Baker Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Athens, TN public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 42% (versus the Tennessee public elementary school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 34% (versus the 36% statewide average). Elementary schools in Athens have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Tennessee public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 27% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Tennessee public elementary school average of 44% (majority Black).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Athens, TN (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Athens City Middle School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
200 Keith Ln
Athens, TN 37303
(423) 745-1177
Athens, TN 37303
(423) 745-1177
Gr: 6-8 | 519 students Minority enrollment: 32%
Rank: #22.
Rogers Creek Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
137 County Road 82
Athens, TN 37303
(423) 745-2123
Athens, TN 37303
(423) 745-2123
Gr: PK-8 | 277 students Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: #33.
E K Baker Elementary School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 23%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1044 Co 172 Rd
Athens, TN 37303
(423) 745-2760
Athens, TN 37303
(423) 745-2760
Gr: PK-8 | 307 students Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: n/an/a
255 Keith Ln
Athens, TN 37303
(423) 745-2863
Athens, TN 37303
(423) 745-2863
Gr: 3-5 | 572 students Minority enrollment: 30%
Rank: n/an/a
316 Mcminn Ave
Athens, TN 37303
(423) 745-2863
Athens, TN 37303
(423) 745-2863
Gr: PK-2 | 657 students Minority enrollment: 33%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in Athens, TN?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Athens, TN include Athens City Middle School, Rogers Creek Elementary School and E K Baker Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Athens?
5 public elementary schools are located in Athens.
What is the racial composition of students in Athens?
Athens public elementary schools minority enrollment is 27% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Tennessee public elementary schools average of 44% (majority Black).
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