For the 2025 school year, there are 6 public schools serving 3,550 students in 37421, TN (there are , serving 1,826 private students). 66% of all K-12 students in 37421, TN are educated in public schools (compared to the TN state average of 90%).
The top ranked public schools in 37421, TN are Westview Elementary School, East Brainerd Elementary School and Bess T Shepherd Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 37421 have an average math proficiency score of 25% (versus the Tennessee public school average of 31%), and reading proficiency score of 32% (versus the 37% statewide average). Schools in 37421, TN have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Tennessee public schools.
Minority enrollment is 71% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Tennessee public school average of 43% (majority Black).
Best 37421, TN Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Westview Elementary School
(Math: 66% | Reading: 67%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
9629 East Brainerd Rd
Chattanooga, TN 37421
(423) 855-6141
Chattanooga, TN 37421
(423) 855-6141
Grades: PK-5
| 615 students
Rank: #22.
East Brainerd Elementary School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
7660 Goodwin Rd
Chattanooga, TN 37421
(423) 855-2600
Chattanooga, TN 37421
(423) 855-2600
Grades: PK-5
| 1,172 students
Rank: #33.
Bess T Shepherd Elementary School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 21%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
7126 Tyner Rd
Chattanooga, TN 37421
(423) 855-2611
Chattanooga, TN 37421
(423) 855-2611
Grades: PK-5
| 494 students
Rank: #44.
Hamilton County Virtual School
(Math: 7% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
3074 Hickory Valley Rd
Chattanooga, TN 37421
(423) 209-8804
Chattanooga, TN 37421
(423) 209-8804
Grades: K-12
| 313 students
Rank: #55.
Tyner Middle Academy
Magnet School
(Math: 13% | Reading: 15%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
6837 Tyner Rd
Chattanooga, TN 37421
(423) 855-2648
Chattanooga, TN 37421
(423) 855-2648
Grades: 6-8
| 380 students
Rank: #66.
Tyner Academy
Magnet School
(Math: 9% | Reading: 18%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
6836 Tyner Rd
Chattanooga, TN 37421
(423) 855-2635
Chattanooga, TN 37421
(423) 855-2635
Grades: 9-12
| 576 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 37421, TN?
The top ranked public schools in 37421, TN include Westview Elementary School, East Brainerd Elementary School and Bess T Shepherd Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in 37421?
6 public schools are located in 37421.
What percentage of students in 37421 go to public school?
66% of all K-12 students in 37421 are educated in public schools (compared to the TN state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in 37421?
37421 public schools minority enrollment is 71% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Tennessee public schools average of 43% (majority Black).
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