For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public school serving 456 students in 37059, TN (there are , serving 3 private students). 99% of all K-12 students in 37059, TN are educated in public schools (compared to the TN state average of 90%).
The top-ranked public school in 37059, TN is Dekalb West Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public school in zipcode 37059 have an average math proficiency score of 41% (versus the Tennessee public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 43% (versus the 37% statewide average). Schools in 37059, TN have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Tennessee public schools.
Minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Tennessee public school average of 43% (majority Black).
Best 37059, TN Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Dekalb West Elementary School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
101 Bulldog Ln
Dowelltown, TN 37059
(615) 536-5332
Dowelltown, TN 37059
(615) 536-5332
Gr: PK-8 | 456 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in 37059, TN?
The top-ranked public schools in 37059, TN include Dekalb West Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in 37059?
1 public schools are located in 37059.
What percentage of students in 37059 go to public school?
99% of all K-12 students in 37059 are educated in public schools (compared to the TN state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in 37059?
37059 public schools minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Tennessee public schools average of 43% (majority Black).
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