For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public elementary schools serving 1,929 students in 37659, TN.
The top ranked public elementary schools in 37659, TN are Sulphur Springs Elementary School, Lamar Elementary School and Fall Branch Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public elementary schools in zipcode 37659 have an average math proficiency score of 36% (versus the Tennessee public elementary school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 31% (versus the 36% statewide average). Elementary schools in 37659, TN have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Tennessee public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Tennessee public elementary school average of 43% (majority Black).
Best 37659, TN Public Elementary Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Sulphur Springs Elementary School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1518 Gray Station/sulphur Spri
Jonesborough, TN 37659
(423) 753-1140
Jonesborough, TN 37659
(423) 753-1140
Gr: K-8 | 365 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
Rank: #22.
Lamar Elementary School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
3261 Highway 81 South
Jonesborough, TN 37659
(423) 753-1130
Jonesborough, TN 37659
(423) 753-1130
Gr: PK-8 | 399 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #33.
Fall Branch Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1061 Highway 93
Jonesborough, TN 37659
(423) 348-1200
Jonesborough, TN 37659
(423) 348-1200
Gr: K-8 | 257 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: n/an/a
710 N Cherokee St
Jonesborough, TN 37659
(423) 753-1100
Jonesborough, TN 37659
(423) 753-1100
Gr: PK-8 | 908 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
37659, Tennessee Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
306 Forest Dr
Jonesborough, TN 37659
(423) 753-1180
Jonesborough, TN 37659
(423) 753-1180
Gr: PK-4 | 485 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
308 Forest Dr
Jonesborough, TN 37659
(423) 753-1190
Jonesborough, TN 37659
(423) 753-1190
Gr: 5-8 | 416 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in 37659, TN?
The top ranked public elementary schools in 37659, TN include Sulphur Springs Elementary School, Lamar Elementary School and Fall Branch Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in 37659?
4 public elementary schools are located in 37659.
What is the racial composition of students in 37659?
37659 public elementary schools minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Tennessee public elementary schools average of 43% (majority Black).
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