Top 3 Best East Lake Public Schools (2025)

For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 1,754 students in the neighborhood of East Lake, Chattanooga, TN.
The top ranked public schools in East Lake are Clifton Hills Elementary School, East Lake Elementary School and East Lake Academy Of Fine Arts. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of East Lake, Chattanooga, TN public schools have an average math proficiency score of 13% (versus the Tennessee public school average of 31%), and reading proficiency score of 8% (versus the 37% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Tennessee public school average of 43% (majority Black).

Best Public Schools in the neighborhood of East Lake, Chattanooga, TN (2025)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Clifton Hills Elementary School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 13%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
1815 East 32nd St
Chattanooga, TN 37407
(423) 493-0357
Grades: PK-5
| 710 students
Rank: #22.
East Lake Elementary School
(Math: 14% | Reading: 10%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
3600 13th Ave
Chattanooga, TN 37407
(423) 493-0366
Grades: PK-5
| 601 students
Rank: #33.
East Lake Academy Of Fine Arts
Magnet School
(Math: 8% | Reading: 7%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
2700 East 34th St
Chattanooga, TN 37407
(423) 493-0334
Grades: 6-8
| 554 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public schools in the neighborhood of East Lake, Chattanooga, TN?
The top ranked public schools in the neighborhood of East Lake, Chattanooga, TN include Clifton Hills Elementary School, East Lake Elementary School and East Lake Academy Of Fine Arts.
How many public schools are located in the neighborhood of East Lake, Chattanooga?
3 public schools are located in the neighborhood of East Lake, Chattanooga.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of East Lake, Chattanooga?
the neighborhood of East Lake, Chattanooga public schools minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Tennessee public schools average of 43% (majority Black).

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