For the 2026 school year, there are 6 public elementary schools serving 3,299 students in 37312, TN.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in 37312, TN are North Lee Elementary School, Candy's Creek Cherokee Elementary School and Hopewell Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public elementary schools in zipcode 37312 have an average math proficiency score of 41% (versus the Tennessee public elementary school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 38% (versus the 36% statewide average). Elementary schools in 37312, TN have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Tennessee public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 39% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Tennessee public elementary school average of 43% (majority Black).
Best 37312, TN Public Elementary Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
North Lee Elementary School
(Math: 68% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
205 Sequoia Dr
Cleveland, TN 37312
(423) 478-8809
Cleveland, TN 37312
(423) 478-8809
Gr: PK-5 | 509 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
Rank: #22.
Candy's Creek Cherokee Elementary School
(Math: 57% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
4445 Georgetown Rd
Cleveland, TN 37312
(423) 476-1160
Cleveland, TN 37312
(423) 476-1160
Gr: PK-5 | 473 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 38%
Rank: #33.
Hopewell Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
5350 Freewill Road Nw
Cleveland, TN 37312
(423) 478-8802
Cleveland, TN 37312
(423) 478-8802
Gr: PK-5 | 463 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: #44.
E.l. Ross Elementary School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
4340 Mouse Creek Rd
Cleveland, TN 37312
(423) 479-7274
Cleveland, TN 37312
(423) 479-7274
Gr: 3-5 | 254 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 45%
Rank: #55.
Cleveland Middle School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
3635 Georgetown Road N. W.
Cleveland, TN 37312
(423) 479-9641
Cleveland, TN 37312
(423) 479-9641
Gr: 6-8 | 1,302 student Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 53%
Rank: n/an/a
750 Mouse Creek Rd
Cleveland, TN 37312
(423) 479-1723
Cleveland, TN 37312
(423) 479-1723
Gr: PK-2 | 298 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 46%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in 37312, TN?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in 37312, TN include North Lee Elementary School, Candy's Creek Cherokee Elementary School and Hopewell Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in 37312?
6 public elementary schools are located in 37312.
What is the racial composition of students in 37312?
37312 public elementary schools minority enrollment is 39% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Tennessee public elementary schools average of 43% (majority Black).
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