For the 2025-26 school year, there are 2 public middle schools serving 1,489 students in 37405, TN.
The top ranked public middle schools in 37405, TN are Chattanooga High School Center For Creative Arts and Normal Park Museum Magnet School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle schools in zipcode 37405 have an average math proficiency score of 54% (versus the Tennessee public middle school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 63% (versus the 34% statewide average). Middle schools in 37405, TN have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 5% of Tennessee public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 34% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Tennessee public middle school average of 39% (majority Black).
Best 37405, TN Public Middle Schools (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Chattanooga High School Center For Creative Arts
Magnet School
(Math: 56% | Reading: 72%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
1301 Dallas Rd
Chattanooga, TN 37405
(423) 498-7365
Chattanooga, TN 37405
(423) 498-7365
Gr: 6-12 | 688 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 37%
Rank: #22.
Normal Park Museum Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1219 West Mississippi Ave
Chattanooga, TN 37405
(423) 498-6880
Chattanooga, TN 37405
(423) 498-6880
Gr: PK-8 | 801 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 32%
37405, Tennessee Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
1219 W Mississippi Ave
Chattanooga, TN 37405
(423) 209-5914
Chattanooga, TN 37405
(423) 209-5914
Gr: 5-8 | 249 students Minority enrollment: 92%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in 37405, TN?
The top ranked public middle schools in 37405, TN include Chattanooga High School Center For Creative Arts and Normal Park Museum Magnet School.
How many public middle schools are located in 37405?
2 public middle schools are located in 37405.
What is the racial composition of students in 37405?
37405 public middle schools minority enrollment is 34% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Tennessee public middle schools average of 39% (majority Black).
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