For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public elementary schools serving 1,050 students in Trenton, TN.
The top ranked public elementary schools in Trenton, TN are Spring Hill Elementary School, Trenton Elementary School and Trenton Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Trenton, TN public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 32% (versus the Tennessee public elementary school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 31% (versus the 36% statewide average). Elementary schools in Trenton have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Tennessee public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 37% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Tennessee public elementary school average of 43% (majority Black).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Trenton, TN (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Spring Hill Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
84 State Route 188
Trenton, TN 38382
(731) 559-4223
Trenton, TN 38382
(731) 559-4223
Grades: K-8
| 102 students
Rank: #22.
Trenton Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
811 S College St
Trenton, TN 38382
(731) 855-0971
Trenton, TN 38382
(731) 855-0971
Grades: PK-4
| 550 students
Rank: #33.
Trenton Middle School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
2065 Hwy 45 Bypass
Trenton, TN 38382
(731) 855-2422
Trenton, TN 38382
(731) 855-2422
Grades: 5-8
| 398 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in Trenton, TN?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Trenton, TN include Spring Hill Elementary School, Trenton Elementary School and Trenton Middle School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Trenton?
3 public elementary schools are located in Trenton.
What is the racial composition of students in Trenton?
Trenton public elementary schools minority enrollment is 37% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Tennessee public elementary schools average of 43% (majority Black).
Which public elementary schools in Trenton are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public elementary schools in Trenton include: Spring Hill Elementary School vs. Trenton Middle School, Trenton Elementary School vs. Trenton Middle School, Trenton Middle School vs. Trenton Elementary School
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