For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public school serving 342 students in Charleston, TN (there are , serving 90 private students). 77% of all K-12 students in Charleston, TN are educated in public schools (compared to the TN state average of 90%).
The top-ranked public school in Charleston, TN is Charleston Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Charleston, TN public school have an average math proficiency score of 52% (versus the Tennessee public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 47% (versus the 37% statewide average). Schools in Charleston have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 10% of Tennessee public schools.
Minority enrollment is 17% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Tennessee public school average of 43% (majority Black).
Best Public Schools in Charleston, TN (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Charleston Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
8797 Hiwassee St
Charleston, TN 37310
(423) 336-2232
Charleston, TN 37310
(423) 336-2232
Gr: PK-5 | 342 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
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What are the top-ranked public schools in Charleston, TN?
The top-ranked public schools in Charleston, TN include Charleston Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Charleston?
1 public schools are located in Charleston.
What percentage of students in Charleston go to public school?
77% of all K-12 students in Charleston are educated in public schools (compared to the TN state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in Charleston?
Charleston public schools minority enrollment is 17% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Tennessee public schools average of 43% (majority Black).