For the 2025 school year, there are 82 public schools serving 45,790 students in Hamilton County, TN (there are , serving 11,274 private students). 80% of all K-12 students in Hamilton County, TN are educated in public schools (compared to the TN state average of 90%).
The top ranked public schools in Hamilton County, TN are Lookout Mountain Elementary School, Nolan Elementary School and Thrasher Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Hamilton County, TN public schools have an average math proficiency score of 36% (versus the Tennessee public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 37% (versus the 37% statewide average). Schools in Hamilton County have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Tennessee public schools.
Minority enrollment is 54% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Tennessee public school average of 43% (majority Black).
Best Public Schools in Hamilton County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #1 - 21. - 2.
Lookout Mountain Elementary School
(Math: 85-89% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
321 N Bragg Ave
Lookout Mountain, TN 37350
(423) 821-6116
Lookout Mountain, TN 37350
(423) 821-6116
Gr: K-5 | 223 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #1 - 21. - 2.
Nolan Elementary School
(Math: 87% | Reading: 82%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
4435 Shackleford Ridge Rd
Signal Mountain, TN 37377
(423) 886-0898
Signal Mountain, TN 37377
(423) 886-0898
Gr: PK-5 | 727 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: #33.
Thrasher Elementary School
(Math: 87% | Reading: 80%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
1301 James Blvd
Signal Mountain, TN 37377
(423) 886-0882
Signal Mountain, TN 37377
(423) 886-0882
Gr: K-5 | 595 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #44.
Hamilton County Collegiate High At Chattanooga State
(Math: 70-79% | Reading: 90-94%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
4501 Amnicola Hwy
Chattanooga, TN 37406
(423) 697-4492
Chattanooga, TN 37406
(423) 697-4492
Gr: 9-12 | 135 students Student-teacher ratio: 34:1 Minority enrollment: 31%
Rank: #55.
Westview Elementary School
(Math: 70% | Reading: 67%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
9629 East Brainerd Rd
Chattanooga, TN 37421
(423) 855-6141
Chattanooga, TN 37421
(423) 855-6141
Gr: PK-5 | 615 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 33%
Rank: #66.
Chattanooga School For The Liberal Arts
Magnet School
(Math: 68% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
4850 Jersey Pike
Chattanooga, TN 37416
(423) 855-2614
Chattanooga, TN 37416
(423) 855-2614
Gr: K-12 | 923 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 39%
Rank: #77.
Signal Mountain Middle/high School
Magnet School
(Math: 64% | Reading: 70%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
2650 Sam Powell Trl
Signal Mountain, TN 37377
(423) 886-0880
Signal Mountain, TN 37377
(423) 886-0880
Gr: 6-12 | 1,383 student Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Rank: #8 - 98. - 9.
Apison Elementary School
(Math: 68% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
10433 East Brainerd Rd
Apison, TN 37302
(423) 498-6895
Apison, TN 37302
(423) 498-6895
Gr: PK-5 | 621 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 27%
Rank: #8 - 98. - 9.
Wallace A. Smith Elementary School
(Math: 68% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
6930 Lebron Sterchi Dr
Ooltewah, TN 37363
(423) 344-1425
Ooltewah, TN 37363
(423) 344-1425
Gr: PK-5 | 592 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 35%
Rank: #1010.
Chattanooga School For The Arts And Sciences Lower
Magnet School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
865 East 3rd St
Chattanooga, TN 37403
(423) 498-6845
Chattanooga, TN 37403
(423) 498-6845
Gr: K-5 | 388 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 42%
Rank: #1111.
Ooltewah Elementary School
(Math: 66% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
8890 Snowy Owl Rd
Ooltewah, TN 37363
(423) 498-6900
Ooltewah, TN 37363
(423) 498-6900
Gr: PK-5 | 851 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 29%
Rank: #1212.
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: #1313.
Chattanooga School For The Arts And Sciences Upper
(Math: 52% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
865 E 3rd St
Chattanooga, TN 37403
(423) 498-6845
Chattanooga, TN 37403
(423) 498-6845
Gr: 6-12 | 733 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 47%
Rank: #1414.
Big Ridge Elementary School
(Math: 56% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
5210 Cassandra Smith Rd
Hixson, TN 37343
(423) 843-4793
Hixson, TN 37343
(423) 843-4793
Gr: K-5 | 473 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 31%
Rank: #1515.
Mcconnell Elementary School
(Math: 57% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
8629 Columbus Rd
Hixson, TN 37343
(423) 843-4704
Hixson, TN 37343
(423) 843-4704
Gr: K-5 | 448 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
Rank: #1616.
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%
Rank: #1717.
Stem School Chattanooga
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
4501 Amnicola Hwy
Chattanooga, TN 37406
(423) 531-6270
Chattanooga, TN 37406
(423) 531-6270
Gr: 9-12 | 273 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 42%
Rank: #1818.
Loftis Middle School
(Math: 57% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
8611 Columbus Rd
Hixson, TN 37343
(423) 843-4749
Hixson, TN 37343
(423) 843-4749
Gr: 6-8 | 586 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Rank: #1919.
North Hamilton County Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
601 Industrial Blvd
Sale Creek, TN 37373
(423) 332-8848
Sale Creek, TN 37373
(423) 332-8848
Gr: PK-5 | 374 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: #2020.
Allen Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
9811 Dallas Hollow Rd
Soddy Daisy, TN 37379
(423) 843-4713
Soddy Daisy, TN 37379
(423) 843-4713
Gr: PK-5 | 444 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
Rank: #21 - 2221. - 22.
East Hamilton Middle School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
3550 Bentwood Cove Dr
Apison, TN 37302
(423) 498-6800
Apison, TN 37302
(423) 498-6800
Gr: 6-8 | 918 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 46%
Rank: #21 - 2221. - 22.
Lookout Valley Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
701 Browns Ferry Rd
Chattanooga, TN 37419
(423) 825-7370
Chattanooga, TN 37419
(423) 825-7370
Gr: PK-5 | 261 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 27%
Rank: #2323.
Middle Valley Elementary School
(Math: 56% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1609 Thrasher Pike
Hixson, TN 37343
(423) 843-4700
Hixson, TN 37343
(423) 843-4700
Gr: PK-5 | 739 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
Rank: #2424.
Soddy Elementary School
(Math: 49% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
260 School St
Soddy Daisy, TN 37379
(423) 332-8823
Soddy Daisy, TN 37379
(423) 332-8823
Gr: PK-5 | 496 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #2525.
Daisy Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
620 Sequoyah Rd
Soddy Daisy, TN 37379
(423) 332-8815
Soddy Daisy, TN 37379
(423) 332-8815
Gr: PK-5 | 364 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Rank: #2626.
Alpine Crest Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
4700 Stagg Rd
Chattanooga, TN 37415
(423) 874-1921
Chattanooga, TN 37415
(423) 874-1921
Gr: K-5 | 301 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 45%
Rank: #2727.
East Hamilton High School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
2015 Ooltewah-ringgold Rd
Ooltewah, TN 37363
(423) 893-3535
Ooltewah, TN 37363
(423) 893-3535
Gr: 9-12 | 1,263 student Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 47%
Rank: #2828.
Hunter Middle School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
6810 Lebron Sterchi Dr
Ooltewah, TN 37363
(423) 344-1474
Ooltewah, TN 37363
(423) 344-1474
Gr: 6-8 | 697 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 26%
Rank: #2929.
Soddy Daisy High School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
618 Sequoyah- Access Rd
Soddy Daisy, TN 37379
(423) 332-8828
Soddy Daisy, TN 37379
(423) 332-8828
Gr: 9-12 | 1,118 student Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Rank: #3030.
Snow Hill Elementary School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
9042 Career Ln
Ooltewah, TN 37363
(423) 344-1456
Ooltewah, TN 37363
(423) 344-1456
Gr: PK-5 | 637 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
Rank: #3131.
Battle Academy For Teaching And Learning
Magnet School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1601 Market St
Chattanooga, TN 37408
(423) 498-6860
Chattanooga, TN 37408
(423) 498-6860
Gr: PK-5 | 518 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 64%
Rank: #3232.
Rivermont Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
3330 Hixson Pike
Chattanooga, TN 37415
(423) 870-0610
Chattanooga, TN 37415
(423) 870-0610
Gr: PK-5 | 383 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 56%
Rank: #3333.
Sale Creek Middle / High School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
211 Patterson Rd
Sale Creek, TN 37373
(423) 332-8819
Sale Creek, TN 37373
(423) 332-8819
Gr: 6-12 | 562 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #3434.
East Brainerd Elementary School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
7660 Goodwin Rd
Chattanooga, TN 37421
(423) 855-2600
Chattanooga, TN 37421
(423) 855-2600
Gr: PK-5 | 1,172 student Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 72%
Rank: #3535.
Soddy Daisy Middle School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
200 Turner Rd
Soddy Daisy, TN 37379
(423) 332-8800
Soddy Daisy, TN 37379
(423) 332-8800
Gr: 6-8 | 480 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Show 47 more public schools in Hamilton County, TN (out of 82 total schools)
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Hamilton County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
5623 Hwy 60
Birchwood, TN 37308
(423) 961-2444
Birchwood, TN 37308
(423) 961-2444
Gr: PK-5 | 141 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
1219 W Mississippi Ave
Chattanooga, TN 37405
(423) 209-5914
Chattanooga, TN 37405
(423) 209-5914
Gr: 5-8 | 249 students Minority enrollment: 92%
Dawn Center (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
901 Altamont Rd
Chattanooga, TN 37415
(423) 493-5161
Chattanooga, TN 37415
(423) 493-5161
Gr: PK-8 | 56 students Student-teacher ratio: 3:1 Minority enrollment: 38%
715 Roberts Mill Rd
Hixson, TN 37343
(423) 843-4711
Hixson, TN 37343
(423) 843-4711
Gr: K-5 | 174 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1
9050 Career Ln
Ooltewah, TN 37363
(423) 344-1433
Ooltewah, TN 37363
(423) 344-1433
Gr: 11-12 | 109 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 45%
4302 Bonny Oaks Dr
Chattanooga, TN 37416
(423) 855-2602
Chattanooga, TN 37416
(423) 855-2602
Gr: PK-5
100 East 25th St
Chattanooga, TN 37408
(423) 209-5858
Chattanooga, TN 37408
(423) 209-5858
Gr: PK-5 | 265 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1
200 East 37th St
Chattanooga, TN 37410
(423) 209-5800
Chattanooga, TN 37410
(423) 209-5800
Gr: 6-8 | 384 students
4850 Jersey Pike
Chattanooga, TN 37416
(423) 855-2605
Chattanooga, TN 37416
(423) 855-2605
Gr: PK-5 | 389 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
1200 Grove St
Chattanooga, TN 37402
(901) 214-5298
Chattanooga, TN 37402
(901) 214-5298
Gr: 6
4201 Cherryton Dr
Chattanooga, TN 37411
(423) 493-0309
Chattanooga, TN 37411
(423) 493-0309
Gr: K-12 | 519 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
Washington School (Closed 2008)
Alternative School
7821 Hancock Rd
Chattanooga, TN 37416
(423) 893-3520
Chattanooga, TN 37416
(423) 893-3520
Gr: 6-12 | 41 students Student-teacher ratio: 4:1 Minority enrollment: 54%
901 Altamont Rd
Chattanooga, TN 37415
(423) 209-7740
Chattanooga, TN 37415
(423) 209-7740
Gr: K-5 | 235 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Hamilton County, TN?
The top ranked public schools in Hamilton County, TN include Lookout Mountain Elementary School, Nolan Elementary School and Thrasher Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Hamilton County?
82 public schools are located in Hamilton County.
What percentage of students in Hamilton County go to public school?
80% of all K-12 students in Hamilton County are educated in public schools (compared to the TN state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in Hamilton County?
Hamilton County public schools minority enrollment is 54% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Tennessee public schools average of 43% (majority Black).
Which public schools in Hamilton County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Hamilton County include: Nolan Elementary School vs. Thrasher Elementary School, Sequoyah High School vs. Soddy Daisy High School, Thrasher Elementary School vs. Nolan Elementary School
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