For the 2025 school year, there are 8 public elementary schools serving 2,061 students in 37716, TN.
The top ranked public elementary schools in 37716, TN are Clinton Elementary School, South Clinton Elementary School and Grand Oaks Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public elementary schools in zipcode 37716 have an average math proficiency score of 33% (versus the Tennessee public elementary school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 36% (versus the 36% statewide average). Elementary schools in 37716, TN have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Tennessee public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 14% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Tennessee public elementary school average of 43% (majority Black).
Best 37716, TN Public Elementary Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Clinton Elementary School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
210 N Hicks St
Clinton, TN 37716
(865) 457-0616
Clinton, TN 37716
(865) 457-0616
Grades: K-6
| 549 students
Rank: #22.
South Clinton Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
242 Hiway Dr
Clinton, TN 37716
(865) 457-2684
Clinton, TN 37716
(865) 457-2684
Grades: K-6
| 242 students
Rank: #33.
Grand Oaks Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1033 Oliver Springs Hwy
Clinton, TN 37716
(865) 435-7506
Clinton, TN 37716
(865) 435-7506
Grades: PK-5
| 321 students
Rank: #44.
North Clinton Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
305 Beets St
Clinton, TN 37716
(865) 457-2784
Clinton, TN 37716
(865) 457-2784
Grades: PK-5
| 178 students
Rank: #55.
Anderson County Innovation Academy
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
140 Maverick Cir
Clinton, TN 37716
(865) 463-4760
Clinton, TN 37716
(865) 463-4760
Grades: 3-12
| 34 students
Rank: #66.
Clinton Middle School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 26%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
110 N Hicks St
Clinton, TN 37716
(865) 457-3451
Clinton, TN 37716
(865) 457-3451
Grades: 6-8
| 613 students
Rank: #77.
Dutch Valley Elementary School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 11-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1044 Old Dutch Valley Rd
Clinton, TN 37716
(865) 457-2599
Clinton, TN 37716
(865) 457-2599
Grades: PK-5
| 124 students
Rank: #88.
Clinch River Community School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤10% )
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
160 Maverick Cir
Clinton, TN 37716
(865) 457-7462
Clinton, TN 37716
(865) 457-7462
Grades: K-12
| n/a students
37716, Tennessee Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
The Learn Center (Closed 2008)
Alternative School
931 No Cg Seivers Bl
Clinton, TN 37716
(865) 463-7938
Clinton, TN 37716
(865) 463-7938
Grades: K-12
| 141 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in 37716, TN?
The top ranked public elementary schools in 37716, TN include Clinton Elementary School, South Clinton Elementary School and Grand Oaks Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in 37716?
8 public elementary schools are located in 37716.
What is the racial composition of students in 37716?
37716 public elementary schools minority enrollment is 14% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Tennessee public elementary schools average of 43% (majority Black).
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