For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public elementary schools serving 891 students in Watertown, TN.
The top ranked public elementary schools in Watertown, TN are Watertown Elementary School and Watertown Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Watertown, TN public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 50% (versus the Tennessee public elementary school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 40% (versus the 36% statewide average). Elementary schools in Watertown have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Tennessee public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 14% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Tennessee public elementary school average of 43% (majority Black).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Watertown, TN (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Watertown Elementary School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
741 West Main St
Watertown, TN 37184
(615) 237-3821
Watertown, TN 37184
(615) 237-3821
Grades: PK-8
| 565 students
Rank: #22.
Watertown Middle School
(Math: 49% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
515 W. Main St
Watertown, TN 37184
(615) 237-4000
Watertown, TN 37184
(615) 237-4000
Grades: 6-8
| 326 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in Watertown, TN?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Watertown, TN include Watertown Elementary School and Watertown Middle School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Watertown?
2 public elementary schools are located in Watertown.
What is the racial composition of students in Watertown?
Watertown public elementary schools minority enrollment is 14% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Tennessee public elementary schools average of 43% (majority Black).
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