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Best Cookeville Public Elementary Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 13 public elementary schools serving 6,247 students in Cookeville, TN.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Cookeville, TN are Capshaw Elementary School, Algood Elementary School and Prescott South Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Cookeville, TN public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 48% (versus the Tennessee public elementary school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 38% (versus the 36% statewide average). Elementary schools in Cookeville have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Tennessee public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 25% 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 Cookeville, TN (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Capshaw Elementary School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
1 Cougar Ln
Cookeville, TN 38501
(931) 526-2414
Gr: PK-4 | 515 students Minority enrollment: 17%
Rank: #22.
Algood Elementary School
(Math: 62% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
2525 Old Walton Rd
Cookeville, TN 38506
(931) 303-0362
Gr: PK-4 | 495 students Minority enrollment: 15%
Rank: #33.
Prescott South Elementary School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
115 W. Cemetery Rd
Cookeville, TN 38506
(931) 526-2275
Gr: PK-4 | 535 students Minority enrollment: 12%
Rank: #44.
Dodson Branch Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
16221 Dodson Branch Hwy
Cookeville, TN 38501
(931) 268-0761
Gr: PK-8 | 250 students Minority enrollment: 5%
Rank: #55.
Algood Middle School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
540 Dry Valley Rd
Cookeville, TN 38506
(931) 537-6141
Gr: 5-8 | 718 students Minority enrollment: 19%
Rank: #66.
Prescott South Middle School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
1859 S. Jefferson St
Cookeville, TN 38506
(931) 528-3647
Gr: 5-8 | 813 students Minority enrollment: 19%
Rank: #7 - 87. - 8.
Cane Creek Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
1500 West Jackson St
Cookeville, TN 38501
(931) 520-1173
Gr: PK-4 | 447 students Minority enrollment: 21%
Rank: #7 - 87. - 8.
Northeast Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
575 N Old Kentucky Rd
Cookeville, TN 38501
(931) 526-2978
Gr: PK-4 | 459 students Minority enrollment: 27%
Rank: #99.
Avery Trace Middle School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
230 Raider Dr
Cookeville, TN 38501
(931) 520-2200
Gr: 5-8 | 724 students Minority enrollment: 44%
Rank: #1010.
Park View School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
2000 Lee Seminary Rd
Cookeville, TN 38506
(931) 526-2516
Gr: PK-4 | 416 students Minority enrollment: 27%
Rank: #1111.
Sycamore Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
452 Ellis Ave
Cookeville, TN 38501
(931) 526-9322
Gr: PK-4 | 337 students Minority enrollment: 36%
Rank: #1212.
Jere Whitson Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
178 East Jere Whitson Rd
Cookeville, TN 38501
(931) 526-6575
Gr: PK-4 | 339 students Minority enrollment: 71%
Rank: #1313.
White Plains Academy
Alternative School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 6-9%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
288 E. Main St
Cookeville, TN 38506
(931) 528-1847
Gr: K-12 | 76 students Minority enrollment: 35%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in Cookeville, TN?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Cookeville, TN include Capshaw Elementary School, Algood Elementary School and Prescott South Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Cookeville?
14 public elementary schools are located in Cookeville.
What is the racial composition of students in Cookeville?
Cookeville public elementary schools minority enrollment is 25% 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 Cookeville are often viewed compared to one another?

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