For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public elementary schools serving 1,726 students in Kingston, TN.
The top ranked public elementary schools in Kingston, TN are Kingston Elementary School, Cherokee Middle School and Midway Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Kingston, TN public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 47% (versus the Tennessee public elementary school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 42% (versus the 36% statewide average). Elementary schools in Kingston have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% 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 43% (majority Black).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Kingston, TN (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Kingston Elementary School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
2000 Kingston Hwy
Kingston, TN 37763
(865) 376-5252
Kingston, TN 37763
(865) 376-5252
Grades: PK-5
| 806 students
Rank: #22.
Cherokee Middle School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
200 Paint Rock Ferry Rd
Kingston, TN 37763
(865) 376-9281
Kingston, TN 37763
(865) 376-9281
Grades: 6-8
| 520 students
Rank: #33.
Midway Elementary School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
130 Laurel Bluff Rd
Kingston, TN 37763
(865) 376-2341
Kingston, TN 37763
(865) 376-2341
Grades: PK-5
| 400 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in Kingston, TN?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Kingston, TN include Kingston Elementary School, Cherokee Middle School and Midway Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Kingston?
3 public elementary schools are located in Kingston.
What is the racial composition of students in Kingston?
Kingston public elementary schools minority enrollment is 10% 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 Kingston are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public elementary schools in Kingston include: Midway Elementary School vs. Kingston Elementary School, Kingston Elementary School vs. Midway Elementary School
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