For the 2025-26 school year, there are 2 public elementary schools serving 664 students in 37642, TN.
The top ranked public elementary schools in 37642, TN are Church Hill Elementary School and Carter's Valley Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public elementary schools in zipcode 37642 have an average math proficiency score of 32% (versus the Tennessee public elementary school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 32% (versus the 36% statewide average). Elementary schools in 37642, TN have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Tennessee public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Tennessee public elementary school average of 43% (majority Black).
Best 37642, TN Public Elementary Schools (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Church Hill Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
400 Old Stage Rd
Church Hill, TN 37642
(423) 357-5621
Church Hill, TN 37642
(423) 357-5621
Gr: PK-4 | 346 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #22.
Carter's Valley Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1006 N Central Ave
Church Hill, TN 37642
(423) 357-7450
Church Hill, TN 37642
(423) 357-7450
Gr: PK-4 | 318 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
37642, Tennessee Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
1115 Goshen Val Rd
Church Hill, TN 37642
(423) 357-6822
Church Hill, TN 37642
(423) 357-6822
Gr: K-4 | 88 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 3%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in 37642, TN?
The top ranked public elementary schools in 37642, TN include Church Hill Elementary School and Carter's Valley Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in 37642?
2 public elementary schools are located in 37642.
What is the racial composition of students in 37642?
37642 public elementary schools minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Tennessee public elementary schools average of 43% (majority Black).
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