For the 2026 school year, there are 8 public elementary schools serving 6,403 students in 37040, TN.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in 37040, TN are Cumberland Heights Elementary School, Oakland Elementary School and Northeast Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public elementary schools in zipcode 37040 have an average math proficiency score of 30% (versus the Tennessee public elementary school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 35% (versus the 36% statewide average). Elementary schools in 37040, TN have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Tennessee public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 59% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Tennessee public elementary school average of 44% (majority Black).
Best 37040, TN Public Elementary Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Cumberland Heights Elementary School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
2093 Ussery Rd S
Clarksville, TN 37040
(931) 648-5695
Clarksville, TN 37040
(931) 648-5695
Gr: PK-5 | 604 students Minority enrollment: 25%
Rank: #22.
Oakland Elementary School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1050 Cherry Blossom Ln
Clarksville, TN 37040
(931) 920-7422
Clarksville, TN 37040
(931) 920-7422
Gr: K-5 | 1,044 students Minority enrollment: 56%
Rank: #33.
Northeast Elementary School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
3705 Trenton Rd
Clarksville, TN 37040
(931) 648-5662
Clarksville, TN 37040
(931) 648-5662
Gr: PK-5 | 722 students Minority enrollment: 66%
Rank: #44.
Glenellen Elementary School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
825 Needmore Rd
Clarksville, TN 37040
(931) 920-6158
Clarksville, TN 37040
(931) 920-6158
Gr: PK-5 | 1,143 students Minority enrollment: 66%
Rank: #55.
Cmcss K-12 Virtual School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1312 Highway 48
Clarksville, TN 37040
(931) 553-1117
Clarksville, TN 37040
(931) 553-1117
Gr: K-12 | 751 students Minority enrollment: 53%
Rank: #66.
Moore Magnet Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1350 Madison St
Clarksville, TN 37040
(931) 648-5635
Clarksville, TN 37040
(931) 648-5635
Gr: PK-5 | 456 students Minority enrollment: 62%
Rank: #77.
Norman Smith Elementary School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
740 Greenwood Ave
Clarksville, TN 37040
(931) 648-5660
Clarksville, TN 37040
(931) 648-5660
Gr: PK-5 | 609 students Minority enrollment: 66%
Rank: #88.
Northeast Middle School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 23%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
3703 Trenton Rd
Clarksville, TN 37040
(931) 648-5665
Clarksville, TN 37040
(931) 648-5665
Gr: 6-8 | 1,074 students Minority enrollment: 67%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in 37040, TN?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in 37040, TN include Cumberland Heights Elementary School, Oakland Elementary School and Northeast Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in 37040?
8 public elementary schools are located in 37040.
What is the racial composition of students in 37040?
37040 public elementary schools minority enrollment is 59% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Tennessee public elementary schools average of 44% (majority Black).
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