For the 2025 school year, there are 12 public schools serving 9,019 students in 37040, TN (there are 5 private schools, serving 689 private students). 93% of all K-12 students in 37040, TN are educated in public schools (compared to the TN state average of 90%).
The top ranked public schools in 37040, TN are Cumberland Heights Elementary School, Northeast Elementary School and Oakland Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 37040 have an average math proficiency score of 27% (versus the Tennessee public school average of 31%), and reading proficiency score of 35% (versus the 37% statewide average). Schools in 37040, TN have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Tennessee public schools.
Minority enrollment is 60% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Tennessee public school average of 43% (majority Black).
Best 37040, TN Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Cumberland Heights Elementary School
(Math: 49% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
2093 Ussery Rd S
Clarksville, TN 37040
(931) 648-5695
Clarksville, TN 37040
(931) 648-5695
Grades: PK-5
| 610 students
Rank: #22.
Northeast Elementary School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
3705 Trenton Rd
Clarksville, TN 37040
(931) 648-5662
Clarksville, TN 37040
(931) 648-5662
Grades: PK-5
| 867 students
Rank: #33.
Oakland Elementary School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1050 Cherry Blossom Ln
Clarksville, TN 37040
(931) 920-7422
Clarksville, TN 37040
(931) 920-7422
Grades: PK-5
| 1,173 students
Rank: #44.
Glenellen Elementary School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
825 Needmore Rd
Clarksville, TN 37040
(931) 920-6158
Clarksville, TN 37040
(931) 920-6158
Grades: PK-5
| 1,038 students
Rank: #55.
Cmcss K-12 Virtual School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1312 Highway 48
Clarksville, TN 37040
(931) 553-1117
Clarksville, TN 37040
(931) 553-1117
Grades: K-12
| 793 students
Rank: #66.
Moore Magnet Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1350 Madison St
Clarksville, TN 37040
(931) 648-5635
Clarksville, TN 37040
(931) 648-5635
Grades: PK-5
| 517 students
Rank: #77.
Northeast High School
(Math: 13% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
3701 Trenton Rd
Clarksville, TN 37040
(931) 648-5640
Clarksville, TN 37040
(931) 648-5640
Grades: 9-12
| 1,361 students
Rank: #88.
St. Bethlehem Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 40-44% )
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
2450 Old Russellville Pike
Clarksville, TN 37040
(931) 648-5670
Clarksville, TN 37040
(931) 648-5670
Grades: PK-2
| 498 students
Rank: #99.
Burt Elementary School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 26%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
110 Bailey St
Clarksville, TN 37040
(931) 648-5630
Clarksville, TN 37040
(931) 648-5630
Grades: 3-5
| 360 students
Rank: #1010.
Northeast Middle School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 23%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
3703 Trenton Rd
Clarksville, TN 37040
(931) 648-5665
Clarksville, TN 37040
(931) 648-5665
Grades: 6-8
| 1,077 students
Rank: #1111.
Norman Smith Elementary School
(Math: 16% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
740 Greenwood Ave
Clarksville, TN 37040
(931) 648-5660
Clarksville, TN 37040
(931) 648-5660
Grades: PK-5
| 578 students
Rank: n/an/a
430 Greenwood Ave
Clarksville, TN 37040
(931) 542-5043
Clarksville, TN 37040
(931) 542-5043
Grades: 9-12
| 147 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 37040, TN?
The top ranked public schools in 37040, TN include Cumberland Heights Elementary School, Northeast Elementary School and Oakland Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in 37040?
12 public schools are located in 37040.
What percentage of students in 37040 go to public school?
93% of all K-12 students in 37040 are educated in public schools (compared to the TN state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in 37040?
37040 public schools minority enrollment is 60% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Tennessee public schools average of 43% (majority Black).
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