For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 1,444 students in 37403, TN.
The top-ranked public schools in 37403, TN are Chattanooga School For The Arts And Sciences Lower, Chattanooga School For The Arts And Sciences Upper and Tommie F. Brown Academy. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 37403 have an average math proficiency score of 51% (versus the Tennessee public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 55% (versus the 37% statewide average). Schools in 37403, TN have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 10% of Tennessee public schools.
Minority enrollment is 56% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Tennessee public school average of 43% (majority Black).
Best 37403, TN 51±¬ÁÏs (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
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: #22.
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: #33.
Tommie F. Brown Academy
Magnet School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
718 East 8th St
Chattanooga, TN 37403
(423) 498-6870
Chattanooga, TN 37403
(423) 498-6870
Gr: PK-5 | 323 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in 37403, TN?
The top-ranked public schools in 37403, TN include Chattanooga School For The Arts And Sciences Lower, Chattanooga School For The Arts And Sciences Upper and Tommie F. Brown Academy.
How many public schools are located in 37403?
3 public schools are located in 37403.
What is the racial composition of students in 37403?
37403 public schools minority enrollment is 56% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Tennessee public schools average of 43% (majority Black).
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