For the 2026-27 school year, there are 3 public elementary schools serving 2,210 students in 37405, TN.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in 37405, TN are Chattanooga High School Center For Creative Arts, Normal Park Museum Magnet School and Red Bank Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public elementary schools in zipcode 37405 have an average math proficiency score of 48% (versus the Tennessee public elementary school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 56% (versus the 36% statewide average). Elementary schools in 37405, TN have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Tennessee public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 41% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Tennessee public elementary school average of 44% (majority Black).
Best 37405, TN Public Elementary Schools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Chattanooga High School Center For Creative Arts
Magnet School
(Math: 56% | Reading: 72%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
1301 Dallas Rd
Chattanooga, TN 37405
(423) 498-7365
Chattanooga, TN 37405
(423) 498-7365
Gr: 6-12 | 717 students Minority enrollment: 38%
Rank: #22.
Normal Park Museum Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1219 West Mississippi Ave
Chattanooga, TN 37405
(423) 498-6880
Chattanooga, TN 37405
(423) 498-6880
Gr: PK-8 | 877 students Minority enrollment: 34%
Rank: #33.
Red Bank Elementary School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1100 Mountain Creek Rd
Chattanooga, TN 37405
(423) 874-1917
Chattanooga, TN 37405
(423) 874-1917
Gr: PK-5 | 616 students Minority enrollment: 53%
37405, Tennessee Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Chattanooga Middle Museum Magnet School (Closed 2010)
Magnet School
1219 W Mississippi Ave
Chattanooga, TN 37405
(423) 209-5914
Chattanooga, TN 37405
(423) 209-5914
Gr: 5-8 | 249 students Minority enrollment: 92%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in 37405, TN?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in 37405, TN include Chattanooga High School Center For Creative Arts, Normal Park Museum Magnet School and Red Bank Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in 37405?
3 public elementary schools are located in 37405.
What is the racial composition of students in 37405?
37405 public elementary schools minority enrollment is 41% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Tennessee public elementary schools average of 44% (majority Black).
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