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Best 37040 Tennessee Public Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 12 public schools serving 8,158 students in 37040, TN (there are 3 private schools, serving 544 private students). 94% of all K-12 students in 37040, TN are educated in public schools (compared to the TN state average of 90%).
The top-ranked public 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 schools in zipcode 37040 have an average math proficiency score of 27% (versus the Tennessee public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 35% (versus the 37% statewide average). Schools in 37040, TN have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Tennessee public schools.
Minority enrollment is 61% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Tennessee public school average of 43% (majority Black).

Best 37040, TN Public Schools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Cumberland Heights Elementary School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
2093 Ussery Rd S
Clarksville, TN 37040
(931) 648-5695
Gr: PK-5 | 604 students Minority enrollment: 25%
Rank: #22.
Oakland Elementary School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
1050 Cherry Blossom Ln
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:
7/
10
Top 50%
3705 Trenton Rd
Clarksville, TN 37040
(931) 648-5662
Gr: PK-5 | 722 students Minority enrollment: 66%
Rank: #44.
Glenellen Elementary School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
825 Needmore Rd
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:
6/
10
Top 50%
1312 Highway 48
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:
6/
10
Top 50%
1350 Madison St
Clarksville, TN 37040
(931) 648-5635
Gr: PK-5 | 456 students Minority enrollment: 62%
Rank: #77.
Northeast High School
(Math: 15% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
3701 Trenton Rd
Clarksville, TN 37040
(931) 648-5640
Gr: 9-12 | 1,335 students Minority enrollment: 70%
Rank: #88.
Norman Smith Elementary School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
740 Greenwood Ave
Clarksville, TN 37040
(931) 648-5660
Gr: PK-5 | 609 students Minority enrollment: 66%
Rank: #99.
Northeast Middle School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 23%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
3703 Trenton Rd
Clarksville, TN 37040
(931) 648-5665
Gr: 6-8 | 1,074 students Minority enrollment: 67%
Rank: n/an/a
Cmcss Adult High School
430 Greenwood Ave
Clarksville, TN 37040
(931) 542-5043
Gr: 9-12 | 99 students Minority enrollment: 70%
Rank: n/an/a
Middle College Austin Peay State University
110 Bailey St, C/o Burt Innova
Clarksville, TN 37040
(931) 221-1350
Gr: 11-12 | 105 students Minority enrollment: 47%
Rank: n/an/a
St. Bethlehem Early Learning Center
2450 Old Russellville Pike
Clarksville, TN 37040
(931) 648-5670
Gr: PK | 216 students Minority enrollment: 72%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public schools in 37040, TN?
The top-ranked public schools in 37040, TN include Cumberland Heights Elementary School, Oakland Elementary School and Northeast Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in 37040?
12 public schools are located in 37040.
What percentage of students in 37040 go to public school?
94% of all K-12 students in 37040 are educated in public schools (compared to the TN state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in 37040?
37040 public schools minority enrollment is 61% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Tennessee public schools average of 43% (majority Black).

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