For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public elementary schools serving 1,840 students in Henderson, TN.
The top ranked public elementary schools in Henderson, TN are East Chester Elementary School, Chester County Middle School and Chester County Junior High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Henderson, TN public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 49% (versus the Tennessee public elementary school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 44% (versus the 36% statewide average). Elementary schools in Henderson have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Tennessee public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 21% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Tennessee public elementary school average of 43% (majority Black).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Henderson, TN (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
East Chester Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
708 East Main St
Henderson, TN 38340
(731) 989-8145
Henderson, TN 38340
(731) 989-8145
Grades: PK-3
| 505 students
Rank: #22.
Chester County Middle School
(Math: 56% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
634 East Main St
Henderson, TN 38340
(731) 989-8110
Henderson, TN 38340
(731) 989-8110
Grades: 4-5
| 452 students
Rank: #33.
Chester County Junior High School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
930 East Main St
Henderson, TN 38340
(731) 989-8135
Henderson, TN 38340
(731) 989-8135
Grades: 6-8
| 604 students
Rank: #44.
W Chester Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1243 West Main St
Henderson, TN 38340
(731) 989-8150
Henderson, TN 38340
(731) 989-8150
Grades: K-3
| 279 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in Henderson, TN?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Henderson, TN include East Chester Elementary School, Chester County Middle School and Chester County Junior High School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Henderson?
4 public elementary schools are located in Henderson.
What is the racial composition of students in Henderson?
Henderson public elementary schools minority enrollment is 21% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Tennessee public elementary schools average of 43% (majority Black).
Which public elementary schools in Henderson are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public elementary schools in Henderson include: W Chester Elementary School vs. East Chester Elementary School, East Chester Elementary School vs. W Chester Elementary School
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