For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 1,510 students in 38556, TN (there are , serving 61 private students). 96% of all K-12 students in 38556, TN are educated in public schools (compared to the TN state average of 90%).
The top ranked public schools in 38556, TN are Pine Haven Elementary School, Alvin C. York Agricultural Institute and York Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 38556 have an average math proficiency score of 24% (versus the Tennessee public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 38% (versus the 37% statewide average). Schools in 38556, TN have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Tennessee public schools.
Minority enrollment is 4% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Tennessee public school average of 43% (majority Black).
Best 38556, TN Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Pine Haven Elementary School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
800 N York Hwy
Jamestown, TN 38556
(931) 879-9525
Jamestown, TN 38556
(931) 879-9525
Gr: PK-8 | 577 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 3%
Rank: #22.
Alvin C. York Agricultural Institute
(Math: 17% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
701 North Main St
Jamestown, TN 38556
(931) 879-8101
Jamestown, TN 38556
(931) 879-8101
Gr: 9-12 | 477 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Rank: #33.
York Elementary School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
218 School Ave
Jamestown, TN 38556
(931) 879-5832
Jamestown, TN 38556
(931) 879-5832
Gr: PK-8 | 456 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 38556, TN?
The top ranked public schools in 38556, TN include Pine Haven Elementary School, Alvin C. York Agricultural Institute and York Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in 38556?
3 public schools are located in 38556.
What percentage of students in 38556 go to public school?
96% of all K-12 students in 38556 are educated in public schools (compared to the TN state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in 38556?
38556 public schools minority enrollment is 4% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Tennessee public schools average of 43% (majority Black).
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