For the 2025-26 school year, there are 7 public schools serving 2,781 students in 38506, TN (there are 2 private schools, serving 32 private students). 99% of all K-12 students in 38506, TN are educated in public schools (compared to the TN state average of 90%).
The top ranked public schools in 38506, TN are Algood Elementary School, Prescott South Elementary School and Algood Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 38506 have an average math proficiency score of 47% (versus the Tennessee public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 37% (versus the 37% statewide average). Schools in 38506, TN have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Tennessee public schools.
Minority enrollment is 17% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Tennessee public school average of 43% (majority Black).
Best 38506, TN Public Schools (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Algood Elementary School
(Math: 62% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
2525 Old Walton Rd
Cookeville, TN 38506
(931) 303-0362
Cookeville, TN 38506
(931) 303-0362
Gr: PK-4 | 507 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Rank: #22.
Prescott South Elementary School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
115 W. Cemetery Rd
Cookeville, TN 38506
(931) 526-2275
Cookeville, TN 38506
(931) 526-2275
Gr: PK-4 | 545 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: #33.
Algood Middle School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
540 Dry Valley Rd
Cookeville, TN 38506
(931) 537-6141
Cookeville, TN 38506
(931) 537-6141
Gr: 5-8 | 730 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
Rank: #44.
Prescott South Middle School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1859 S. Jefferson St
Cookeville, TN 38506
(931) 528-3647
Cookeville, TN 38506
(931) 528-3647
Gr: 5-8 | 766 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
Rank: #55.
Putnam County Vital
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 25%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1400 E. Spring St
Cookeville, TN 38506
(931) 372-2368
Cookeville, TN 38506
(931) 372-2368
Gr: PK-12 | 106 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
Rank: #66.
White Plains Academy
Alternative School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 6-9%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
288 E. Main St
Cookeville, TN 38506
(931) 528-1847
Cookeville, TN 38506
(931) 528-1847
Gr: K-12 | 98 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
Rank: n/an/a
268 East Main St
Cookeville, TN 38506
(931) 528-8685
Cookeville, TN 38506
(931) 528-8685
Gr: 9-12 | 29 students Minority enrollment: 76%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 38506, TN?
The top ranked public schools in 38506, TN include Algood Elementary School, Prescott South Elementary School and Algood Middle School.
How many public schools are located in 38506?
7 public schools are located in 38506.
What percentage of students in 38506 go to public school?
99% of all K-12 students in 38506 are educated in public schools (compared to the TN state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in 38506?
38506 public schools minority enrollment is 17% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Tennessee public schools average of 43% (majority Black).
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