For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public elementary schools serving 1,584 students in Jefferson City, TN.
The top ranked public elementary schools in Jefferson City, TN are Jefferson Elementary School, Jefferson Middle School and Mount Horeb Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Jefferson City, TN public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 30% (versus the Tennessee public elementary school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 33% (versus the 36% statewide average). Elementary schools in Jefferson City have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Tennessee public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 23% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Tennessee public elementary school average of 43% (majority Black).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Jefferson City, TN (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Jefferson Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
321 W Broadway Blvd
Jefferson City, TN 37760
(865) 475-4712
Jefferson City, TN 37760
(865) 475-4712
Grades: PK-5
| 463 students
Rank: #2 - 32. - 3.
Jefferson Middle School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
361 West Broadway Blvd
Jefferson City, TN 37760
(865) 475-6133
Jefferson City, TN 37760
(865) 475-6133
Grades: 6-8
| 546 students
Rank: #2 - 32. - 3.
Mount Horeb Elementary School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
500 East Dumplin Valley Rd
Jefferson City, TN 37760
(865) 397-9472
Jefferson City, TN 37760
(865) 397-9472
Grades: PK-5
| 575 students
Jefferson City, Tennessee Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
419 West Dumplin Valley Rd
Jefferson City, TN 37760
(865) 397-9385
Jefferson City, TN 37760
(865) 397-9385
Grades: 11-12
| n/a students
Jefferson County Alternative School (Closed 2004)
Alternative School
341 W Broadway
Jefferson City, TN 37760
(865) 475-1424
Jefferson City, TN 37760
(865) 475-1424
Grades: 6-12
| 28 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in Jefferson City, TN?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Jefferson City, TN include Jefferson Elementary School, Jefferson Middle School and Mount Horeb Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Jefferson City?
3 public elementary schools are located in Jefferson City.
What is the racial composition of students in Jefferson City?
Jefferson City public elementary schools minority enrollment is 23% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Tennessee public elementary schools average of 43% (majority Black).
Which public elementary schools in Jefferson City are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public elementary schools in Jefferson City include: Jefferson Elementary School vs. Mount Horeb Elementary School
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