For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 1,074 students in Monterey, TN (there are , serving 80 private students). 93% of all K-12 students in Monterey, TN are educated in public schools (compared to the TN state average of 90%).
The top ranked public schools in Monterey, TN are Burks Elementary School and Monterey High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Monterey, TN public schools have an average math proficiency score of 25% (versus the Tennessee public school average of 31%), and reading proficiency score of 30% (versus the 37% statewide average). Schools in Monterey have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Tennessee public schools.
Minority enrollment is 37% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Tennessee public school average of 43% (majority Black).
Best Public Schools in Monterey, TN (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Burks Elementary School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
300 Crossville St
Monterey, TN 38574
(931) 839-7641
Monterey, TN 38574
(931) 839-7641
Grades: PK-6
| 530 students
Rank: #22.
Monterey High School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
710 East Commercial Ave
Monterey, TN 38574
(931) 839-2970
Monterey, TN 38574
(931) 839-2970
Grades: 7-12
| 544 students
Monterey, Tennessee Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
112 Elm
Monterey, TN 38574
(931) 839-2791
Monterey, TN 38574
(931) 839-2791
Grades: PK-6
| 294 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Monterey, TN?
The top ranked public schools in Monterey, TN include Burks Elementary School and Monterey High School.
How many public schools are located in Monterey?
2 public schools are located in Monterey.
What percentage of students in Monterey go to public school?
93% of all K-12 students in Monterey are educated in public schools (compared to the TN state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in Monterey?
Monterey public schools minority enrollment is 37% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Tennessee public schools average of 43% (majority Black).
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