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Best Jackson Public Elementary Schools (2025-26)

For the 2025-26 school year, there are 18 public elementary schools serving 8,012 students in Jackson, TN.
The top ranked public elementary schools in Jackson, TN are Community Montessori School, West Tennessee School For The Deaf and Pope School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Jackson, TN public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 21% (versus the Tennessee public elementary school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 22% (versus the 36% statewide average). Elementary schools in Jackson have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Tennessee public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 78% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Tennessee public elementary school average of 43% (majority Black).

Best Public Elementary Schools in Jackson, TN (2025-26)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Community Montessori School
Magnet School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
716 Westwood Ave
Jackson, TN 38301
(731) 422-3116
Gr: PK-8 | 657 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 31%
Rank: #22.
West Tennessee School For The Deaf
Special Education School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
100 Berryhill Dr
Jackson, TN 38301
(731) 423-5705
Gr: PK-6 | 32 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1 Minority enrollment: 40%
Rank: #33.
Pope School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
1071 Old Humboldt Rd
Jackson, TN 38305
(731) 668-0350
Gr: K-6 | 613 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 73%
Rank: #44.
Thelma Barker Elementary School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
1470 Ashport Rd
Jackson, TN 38305
(731) 668-8831
Gr: K-5 | 715 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 85%
Rank: #55.
Northeast Middle School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
2665 Christmasville Rd
Jackson, TN 38305
(731) 422-6687
Gr: 6-8 | 794 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 78%
Rank: #66.
East Elementary School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 22%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
2480 Ashport Rd
Jackson, TN 38305
(731) 988-3860
Gr: PK-5 | 491 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 70%
Rank: #77.
West-bemis Middle School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 23%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
230 D St
Jackson, TN 38301
(731) 988-9810
Gr: 6-8 | 384 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 46%
Rank: #88.
Arlington Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 14% | Reading: 16%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
701 Arlington Ave
Jackson, TN 38301
(731) 265-9784
Gr: PK-5 | 632 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
Rank: #99.
Jackson Academic Steam Academy
(Math: 10% | Reading: 20%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
1938 Emporium Dr
Jackson, TN 38305
(731) 664-2500
Gr: K-12 | 286 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 64%
Rank: #1010.
Andrew Jackson Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
211 Old Hickory Blvd
Jackson, TN 38305
(731) 668-8023
Gr: PK-5 | 481 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #1111.
Rose Hill School
Magnet School
(Math: 10% | Reading: 16%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
2233 Beech Bluff Rd
Jackson, TN 38301
(731) 423-6170
Gr: PK-8 | 519 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 53%
Rank: #1212.
Isaac Lane Technology Magnet Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
746 Lexington Ave
Jackson, TN 38301
(731) 423-4720
Gr: PK-3 | 470 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #1313.
North Parkway Middle School
(Math: 13% | Reading: 9%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
1341 North Pkwy
Jackson, TN 38305
(731) 427-3384
Gr: 6-8 | 333 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #1414.
Jackson Career Technology Magnet Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 9% | Reading: 12%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
668 Lexington Ave
Jackson, TN 38305
(731) 427-4581
Gr: 4-8 | 411 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #1515.
Alexander Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
900 N Highland Ave
Jackson, TN 38301
(731) 422-1841
Gr: PK-5 | 373 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #1616.
Jackson Central Merry Middle School
(Math: 8% | Reading: 9%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
332 Lane Ave
Jackson, TN 38301
(731) 664-2588
Gr: 6-8 | 391 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #1717.
Parkview Prep Academy
Alternative School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤10% )
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
905 E. Chester St
Jackson, TN 38301
(731) 427-2841
Gr: K-12
Rank: #1818.
Lincoln Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 6-9%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
532 Whitehall St
Jackson, TN 38301
(731) 988-3800
Gr: PK-5 | 430 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
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Jackson, Tennessee 51爆料s (Closed)

School
Location
Quick Facts
Bemis Elementary School (Closed 2012)
230 D St
Jackson, TN 38301
(731) 427-3320
Gr: K-6 | 238 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 29%
I B Tigrett Middle School (Closed 2023)
716 Westwood Av
Jackson, TN 38301
(731) 988-3840
Gr: 6-8 | 474 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1
Jackson Careers Technology Magnet Elementary School (Closed 2012)
Magnet School
668 Lexington St
Jackson, TN 38301
(731) 427-4581
Gr: K-6 | 490 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Jackson Central-merry Academy Of Medical Technology High School (Closed 2023)
332 Lane Av
Jackson, TN 38301
(731) 424-2200
Gr: 9-12 | 557 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1
Malesus Elementary School (Closed 2023)
610 Bolivar Hw
Jackson, TN 38301
(731) 423-0634
Gr: PK-5 | 386 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1
Nova Elementary School (Closed 2023)
248 Bedford White Rd
Jackson, TN 38305
(731) 424-1591
Gr: PK-5 | 416 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1
Rose Hill Middle School (Closed 2023)
2233 Beech Bluff Rd
Jackson, TN 38301
(731) 423-6170
Gr: 6-8 | 442 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1
South Highland Learning Center (Closed 2006)
Alternative School
701 S Highland Av
Jackson, TN 38301
(731) 422-1142
Gr: 7-8 | 8 students Student-teacher ratio: 3:1

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public elementary schools in Jackson, TN?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Jackson, TN include Community Montessori School, West Tennessee School For The Deaf and Pope School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Jackson?
18 public elementary schools are located in Jackson.
What is the racial composition of students in Jackson?
Jackson public elementary schools minority enrollment is 78% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Tennessee public elementary schools average of 43% (majority Black).
Which public elementary schools in Jackson are often viewed compared to one another?

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