For the 2025 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 36% (versus the Tennessee public elementary school average of 35%), 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 (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
North Lee Elementary School
(Math: 62% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
205 Sequoia Dr
Cleveland, TN 37312
(423) 478-8809
Cleveland, TN 37312
(423) 478-8809
Grades: PK-5
| 509 students
Rank: #22.
Candy's Creek Cherokee Elementary School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
4445 Georgetown Rd
Cleveland, TN 37312
(423) 476-1160
Cleveland, TN 37312
(423) 476-1160
Grades: PK-5
| 473 students
Rank: #33.
Hopewell Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | 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
Grades: PK-5
| 463 students
Rank: #44.
E.l. Ross Elementary School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
4340 Mouse Creek Rd
Cleveland, TN 37312
(423) 479-7274
Cleveland, TN 37312
(423) 479-7274
Grades: 3-5
| 254 students
Rank: #55.
Cleveland Middle School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
3635 Georgetown Road N. W.
Cleveland, TN 37312
(423) 479-9641
Cleveland, TN 37312
(423) 479-9641
Grades: 6-8
| 1,302 students
Rank: n/an/a
750 Mouse Creek Rd
Cleveland, TN 37312
(423) 479-1723
Cleveland, TN 37312
(423) 479-1723
Grades: PK-2
| 298 students
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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