For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 1,584 students in 37760, TN (there are 1 private school, serving 14 private students). 99% of all K-12 students in 37760, TN are educated in public schools (compared to the TN state average of 90%).
The top-ranked public schools in 37760, 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.
Public schools in zipcode 37760 have an average math proficiency score of 37% (versus the Tennessee public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 33% (versus the 37% statewide average). Schools in 37760, TN have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Tennessee public schools.
Minority enrollment is 23% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Tennessee public school average of 43% (majority Black).
Best 37760, TN Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Jefferson Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
321 W Broadway Blvd
Jefferson City, TN 37760
(865) 475-4712
Jefferson City, TN 37760
(865) 475-4712
Gr: PK-5 | 463 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
Rank: #22.
Mount Horeb Elementary School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
500 East Dumplin Valley Rd
Jefferson City, TN 37760
(865) 397-9472
Jefferson City, TN 37760
(865) 397-9472
Gr: PK-5 | 575 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
Rank: #33.
Jefferson Middle School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
361 West Broadway Blvd
Jefferson City, TN 37760
(865) 475-6133
Jefferson City, TN 37760
(865) 475-6133
Gr: 6-8 | 546 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
37760, Tennessee Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
419 West Dumplin Valley Rd
Jefferson City, TN 37760
(865) 397-9385
Jefferson City, TN 37760
(865) 397-9385
Gr: 11-12
Jefferson County Alternative School (Closed 2004)
Alternative School
341 W Broadway
Jefferson City, TN 37760
(865) 475-1424
Jefferson City, TN 37760
(865) 475-1424
Gr: 6-12 | 28 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in 37760, TN?
The top-ranked public schools in 37760, TN include Jefferson Elementary School, Mount Horeb Elementary School and Jefferson Middle School.
How many public schools are located in 37760?
4 public schools are located in 37760.
What percentage of students in 37760 go to public school?
99% of all K-12 students in 37760 are educated in public schools (compared to the TN state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in 37760?
37760 public schools minority enrollment is 23% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Tennessee public schools average of 43% (majority Black).
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