For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public elementary schools serving 842 students in Somerville, TN.
The top ranked public elementary schools in Somerville, TN are Buckley-carpenter Elementary School, Barbara Ward Cooper Education Center and East Jr. High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Somerville, TN public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 10% (versus the Tennessee public elementary school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 17% (versus the 36% statewide average). Elementary schools in Somerville have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Tennessee public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 67% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Tennessee public elementary school average of 43% (majority Black).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Somerville, TN (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Buckley-carpenter Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
12580 S Main St
Somerville, TN 38068
(901) 465-5260
Somerville, TN 38068
(901) 465-5260
Grades: PK-5
| 531 students
Rank: #22.
Barbara Ward Cooper Education Center
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
13870 Hwy 59
Somerville, TN 38068
(901) 465-7359
Somerville, TN 38068
(901) 465-7359
Grades: 6-12
| 43 students
Rank: #33.
East Jr. High School
(Math: 6% | Reading: 13%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
400 Leach Rd
Somerville, TN 38068
(901) 465-3151
Somerville, TN 38068
(901) 465-3151
Grades: 6-8
| 268 students
Somerville, Tennessee Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
10425 Highway 76, South
Somerville, TN 38068
(901) 465-3208
Somerville, TN 38068
(901) 465-3208
Grades: PK-5
| 367 students
13955 Highway 59, West
Somerville, TN 38068
(901) 465-2086
Somerville, TN 38068
(901) 465-2086
Grades: PK-5
| 265 students
12690 South Main St
Somerville, TN 38068
(901) 465-2761
Somerville, TN 38068
(901) 465-2761
Grades: PK-5
| 247 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in Somerville, TN?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Somerville, TN include Buckley-carpenter Elementary School, Barbara Ward Cooper Education Center and East Jr. High School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Somerville?
3 public elementary schools are located in Somerville.
What is the racial composition of students in Somerville?
Somerville public elementary schools minority enrollment is 67% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Tennessee public elementary schools average of 43% (majority Black).
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