For the 2024 school year, there are 5 public elementary schools serving 1,822 students in 37659, TN.
The top ranked public elementary schools in 37659, TN are Sulphur Springs Elementary School, Jonesborough Middle School and Lamar Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public elementary schools in zipcode 37659 have an average math proficiency score of 31% (versus the Tennessee public elementary school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 33% (versus the 36% statewide average). Elementary schools in 37659, TN have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Tennessee public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Tennessee public elementary school average of 41% (majority Black).
Best 37659, TN Public Elementary Schools (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Sulphur Springs Elementary School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1518 Gray Station/sulphur Spri
Jonesborough, TN 37659
(423) 753-1140
Jonesborough, TN 37659
(423) 753-1140
Grades: K-8
| 340 students
Rank: #22.
Jonesborough Middle School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
308 Forest Dr
Jonesborough, TN 37659
(423) 753-1190
Jonesborough, TN 37659
(423) 753-1190
Grades: 5-8
| 396 students
Rank: #33.
Lamar Elementary School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
3261 Highway 81 South
Jonesborough, TN 37659
(423) 753-1130
Jonesborough, TN 37659
(423) 753-1130
Grades: PK-8
| 389 students
Rank: #44.
Jonesborough Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
306 Forest Dr
Jonesborough, TN 37659
(423) 753-1180
Jonesborough, TN 37659
(423) 753-1180
Grades: PK-4
| 449 students
Rank: #55.
Fall Branch Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1061 Highway 93
Jonesborough, TN 37659
(423) 348-1200
Jonesborough, TN 37659
(423) 348-1200
Grades: K-8
| 248 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in 37659, TN?
The top ranked public elementary schools in 37659, TN include Sulphur Springs Elementary School, Jonesborough Middle School and Lamar Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in 37659, TN?
5 public elementary schools are located in 37659, TN.
What is the racial composition of students in 37659, TN?
37659, TN public elementary schools minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Tennessee public elementary schools average of 41% (majority Black).
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