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Best Manchester Public Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 12 public schools serving 5,298 students in Manchester, TN (there are 1 private school, serving 69 private students). 99% of all K-12 students in Manchester, TN are educated in public schools (compared to the TN state average of 90%).
The top-ranked public schools in Manchester, TN are North Coffee Elementary School, College Street Elementary School and Westwood Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Manchester, TN public schools have an average math proficiency score of 31% (versus the Tennessee public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 36% (versus the 37% statewide average). Schools in Manchester have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 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 Manchester, TN (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
North Coffee Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
6790 Murfreesboro Hwy
Manchester, TN 37355
(931) 723-5183
Gr: PK-5 | 354 students Minority enrollment: 14%
Rank: #22.
College Street Elementary School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
405 College St
Manchester, TN 37355
(931) 728-2805
Gr: PK-5 | 598 students Minority enrollment: 28%
Rank: #33.
Westwood Elementary School
(Math: 49% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
912 Oakdale St
Manchester, TN 37355
(931) 728-3412
Gr: PK-5 | 558 students Minority enrollment: 44%
Rank: #44.
New Union Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
3320 Woodbury Hw
Manchester, TN 37355
(931) 723-5187
Gr: PK-5 | 297 students Minority enrollment: 25%
Rank: #55.
East Coffee Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
6264 Mcminnville Hwy
Manchester, TN 37355
(931) 723-5185
Gr: PK-5 | 224 students Minority enrollment: 12%
Rank: #66.
Coffee County Central High School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
100 Red Raider Dr
Manchester, TN 37355
(931) 723-5159
Gr: 9-12 | 1,262 students Minority enrollment: 23%
Rank: #77.
Deerfield Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
9123 Woodbury Hwy
Manchester, TN 37355
(931) 570-2652
Gr: PK-5 | 290 students Minority enrollment: 15%
Rank: #88.
Westwood Middle School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
505 Taylor St
Manchester, TN 37355
(931) 728-2071
Gr: 6-8 | 472 students Minority enrollment: 36%
Rank: #99.
Coffee County Raider Academy
(Math: 26% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
865 Mcminnville Hwy
Manchester, TN 37355
(931) 723-3309
Gr: 9 | 409 students Minority enrollment: 27%
Rank: #1010.
Coffee County Middle School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
3063 Woodbury Hwy
Manchester, TN 37355
(931) 723-5177
Gr: 6-8 | 783 students Minority enrollment: 17%
Rank: #1111.
Coffee County Virtual Academy
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 11-19%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
1756 Mcminnville Hwy
Manchester, TN 37355
(931) 570-2670
Gr: 6-12 | 51 students Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: n/an/a
Coffee County Koss Center
Alternative School
1756 Mcminnville Hwy
Manchester, TN 37355
(931) 723-5189
Gr: 6-12

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public schools in Manchester, TN?
The top-ranked public schools in Manchester, TN include North Coffee Elementary School, College Street Elementary School and Westwood Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Manchester?
12 public schools are located in Manchester.
What percentage of students in Manchester go to public school?
99% of all K-12 students in Manchester are educated in public schools (compared to the TN state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in Manchester?
Manchester 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 Manchester are often viewed compared to one another?

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