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Public School Review - Established 2003

Best Cleveland Public Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 24 public schools serving 15,734 students in Cleveland, TN (there are 9 private schools, serving 786 private students). 95% of all K-12 students in Cleveland, TN are educated in public schools (compared to the TN state average of 90%).
The top-ranked public schools in Cleveland, TN are Michigan Avenue Elementary School, North Lee Elementary School and Candy's Creek Cherokee Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Cleveland, TN public schools have an average math proficiency score of 34% (versus the Tennessee public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 37% (versus the 37% statewide average). Schools in Cleveland have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Tennessee public schools.
Minority enrollment is 32% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Tennessee public school average of 43% (majority Black).

Best Public Schools in Cleveland, TN (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Michigan Avenue Elementary School
(Math: 72% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
188 Michigan Ave School Rd
Cleveland, TN 37323
(423) 478-8807
Gr: PK-5 | 452 students Minority enrollment: 23%
Rank: #22.
North Lee Elementary School
(Math: 68% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
205 Sequoia Dr
Cleveland, TN 37312
(423) 478-8809
Gr: PK-5 | 485 students Minority enrollment: 20%
Rank: #33.
Candy's Creek Cherokee Elementary School
(Math: 57% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
4445 Georgetown Rd
Cleveland, TN 37312
(423) 476-1160
Gr: PK-5 | 481 students Minority enrollment: 41%
Rank: #44.
Hopewell Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
5350 Freewill Road Nw
Cleveland, TN 37312
(423) 478-8802
Gr: PK-5 | 457 students Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: #55.
Black Fox Elementary School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
3119 Varnell Rd
Cleveland, TN 37311
(423) 478-8800
Gr: PK-5 | 493 students Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: #66.
Park View Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
300 Minnis Rd
Cleveland, TN 37323
(423) 476-6622
Gr: PK-5 | 425 students Minority enrollment: 18%
Rank: #77.
Prospect Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
2450 Prospect School Rd
Cleveland, TN 37311
(423) 478-8814
Gr: PK-5 | 400 students Minority enrollment: 22%
Rank: #88.
Walker Valley High School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
750 Lauderdale Memorial Hwy. N
Cleveland, TN 37312
(423) 336-1383
Gr: 9-12 | 1,450 students Minority enrollment: 16%
Rank: #99.
Ocoee Middle School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
2250 N Ocoee St
Cleveland, TN 37311
(423) 476-0630
Gr: 6-8 | 1,096 students Minority enrollment: 16%
Rank: #1010.
Waterville Community Elementary School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
4081 Dalton Pike
Cleveland, TN 37323
(423) 478-8827
Gr: PK-5 | 677 students Minority enrollment: 24%
Rank: #1111.
Oak Grove Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
400 Durkee Road Se
Cleveland, TN 37323
(423) 478-8812
Gr: PK-5 | 383 students Minority enrollment: 30%
Rank: #12 - 1312. - 13.
E.l. Ross Elementary School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
4340 Mouse Creek Rd
Cleveland, TN 37312
(423) 479-7274
Gr: 3-5 | 272 students Minority enrollment: 47%
Rank: #12 - 1312. - 13.
Valley View Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
5607 Spring Place Rd
Cleveland, TN 37323
(423) 478-8825
Gr: PK-5 | 323 students Minority enrollment: 14%
Rank: #1414.
Cleveland High School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
850 Raider Dr
Cleveland, TN 37312
(423) 478-1113
Gr: 9-12 | 1,755 students Minority enrollment: 52%
Rank: #1515.
Taylor Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
5265 Bates Pike
Cleveland, TN 37323
(423) 478-8817
Gr: PK-5 | 249 students Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: #1616.
Lake Forest Middle School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
610 Kile Lake Rd
Cleveland, TN 37323
(423) 478-8821
Gr: 6-8 | 1,173 students Minority enrollment: 19%
Rank: #1717.
Cleveland Middle School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
3635 Georgetown Road N. W.
Cleveland, TN 37312
(423) 479-9641
Gr: 6-8 | 1,291 students Minority enrollment: 53%
Rank: #1818.
G.r. Stuart Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
802 20th Nw St
Cleveland, TN 37311
(423) 476-8246
Gr: PK-5 | 317 students Minority enrollment: 58%
Rank: #1919.
Bradley Central High School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
1000 South Lee Highway
Cleveland, TN 37311
(423) 476-0650
Gr: 9-12 | 1,649 students Minority enrollment: 19%
Rank: #2020.
Arnold Memorial Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
473 8th N W St
Cleveland, TN 37311
(423) 472-2241
Gr: PK-5 | 330 students Minority enrollment: 72%
Rank: #2121.
Mayfield Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
501 20th Street Ne
Cleveland, TN 37311
(423) 472-4541
Gr: PK-5 | 446 students Minority enrollment: 58%
Rank: #2222.
Blythe-bower Elementary School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 18%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
604 20th St Se
Cleveland, TN 37311
(423) 479-5121
Gr: PK-5 | 710 students Minority enrollment: 60%
Rank: n/an/a
D.p. Yates Primary
750 Mouse Creek Rd
Cleveland, TN 37312
(423) 479-1723
Gr: PK-2 | 288 students Minority enrollment: 49%
Rank: n/an/a
Pie Innovation Center
Vocational School
2181 Parker St Ne
Cleveland, TN 37311
(423) 476-0620
Gr: 9-12

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public schools in Cleveland, TN?
How many public schools are located in Cleveland?
26 public schools are located in Cleveland.
What percentage of students in Cleveland go to public school?
95% of all K-12 students in Cleveland are educated in public schools (compared to the TN state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in Cleveland?
Cleveland public schools minority enrollment is 32% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Tennessee public schools average of 43% (majority Black).
Which public schools in Cleveland are often viewed compared to one another?

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