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Best Public Elementary Schools in Jefferson City, TN (2026)
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Best Jefferson City Public Elementary Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public elementary schools serving 1,611 students in Jefferson City, TN.
The top-ranked public elementary 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 elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 37% (versus the Tennessee public elementary school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 33% (versus the 36% statewide average). Elementary schools in Jefferson City have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Tennessee public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 26% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Tennessee public elementary school average of 44% (majority Black).

Best Public Elementary Schools in Jefferson City, TN (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Jefferson Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
321 W Broadway Blvd
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:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
500 East Dumplin Valley Rd
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:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
361 West Broadway Blvd
Jefferson City, TN 37760
(865) 475-6133
Gr: 6-8 | 528 students Minority enrollment: 23%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in Jefferson City, TN?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Jefferson City, TN include Jefferson Elementary School, Mount Horeb Elementary School and Jefferson Middle School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Jefferson City?
3 public elementary schools are located in Jefferson City.
What is the racial composition of students in Jefferson City?
Jefferson City public elementary schools minority enrollment is 26% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Tennessee public elementary schools average of 44% (majority Black).
Which public elementary schools in Jefferson City are often viewed compared to one another?

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