For the 2026 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 1,630 students in Jefferson City, TN (there are 1 private school, serving 14 private students). 99% of all K-12 students in Jefferson City, TN are educated in public schools (compared to the TN state average of 90%).
The top-ranked public schools in Jefferson City, TN are Jefferson Elementary School, Mount Horeb Elementary School and Jefferson Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Jefferson City, TN public schools have an average math proficiency score of 37% (versus the Tennessee public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 33% (versus the 37% statewide average). Schools in Jefferson City have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Tennessee public schools.
Minority enrollment is 25% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Tennessee public school average of 43% (majority Black).
Best Public Schools in Jefferson City, TN (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Jefferson Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | 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
Gr: PK-5 | 467 students Minority enrollment: 28%
Rank: #22.
Mount Horeb Elementary School
(Math: 35% | 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
Gr: PK-5 | 616 students Minority enrollment: 25%
Rank: #33.
Jefferson Middle School
(Math: 34% | 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
Gr: 6-8 | 528 students Minority enrollment: 23%
Rank: n/an/a
419 West Dumplin Valley Rd
Jefferson City, TN 37760
(865) 397-9385
Jefferson City, TN 37760
(865) 397-9385
Gr: 11-12 | 19 students Minority enrollment: 16%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Jefferson City, TN?
The top-ranked public schools in Jefferson City, TN include Jefferson Elementary School, Mount Horeb Elementary School and Jefferson Middle School.
How many public schools are located in Jefferson City?
5 public schools are located in Jefferson City.
What percentage of students in Jefferson City go to public school?
99% of all K-12 students in Jefferson City are educated in public schools (compared to the TN state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in Jefferson City?
Jefferson City public schools minority enrollment is 25% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Tennessee public schools average of 43% (majority Black).
Which public schools in Jefferson City are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Jefferson City include: Jefferson Elementary School vs. Mount Horeb Elementary School, Mount Horeb Elementary School vs. Jefferson Elementary School
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