For the 2026 school year, there are 11 public elementary schools serving 5,368 students in Mcminn County, TN.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Mcminn County, TN are Calhoun Elementary School, Athens City Middle School and Riceville Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Mcminn County, TN public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 42% (versus the Tennessee public elementary school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 33% (versus the 36% statewide average). Elementary schools in Mcminn County have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Tennessee public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 19% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Tennessee public elementary school average of 44% (majority Black).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Mcminn County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Calhoun Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
150 Sherwood Ave
Calhoun, TN 37309
(423) 336-2974
Calhoun, TN 37309
(423) 336-2974
Gr: PK-8 | 317 students Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: #22.
Athens City Middle School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
200 Keith Ln
Athens, TN 37303
(423) 745-1177
Athens, TN 37303
(423) 745-1177
Gr: 6-8 | 519 students Minority enrollment: 32%
Rank: #33.
Riceville Elementary School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
3592 Hwy 11 South
Riceville, TN 37370
(423) 462-2488
Riceville, TN 37370
(423) 462-2488
Gr: PK-8 | 641 students Minority enrollment: 16%
Rank: #44.
Englewood Elementary School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
108 College St
Englewood, TN 37329
(423) 887-5260
Englewood, TN 37329
(423) 887-5260
Gr: PK-8 | 565 students Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #55.
Rogers Creek Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
137 County Road 82
Athens, TN 37303
(423) 745-2123
Athens, TN 37303
(423) 745-2123
Gr: PK-8 | 277 students Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: #66.
Etowah Elementary School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
858 Eighth St
Etowah, TN 37331
(423) 263-5483
Etowah, TN 37331
(423) 263-5483
Gr: PK-8 | 332 students Minority enrollment: 17%
Rank: #77.
Mountain View Elementary School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
145 Co Road 627
Etowah, TN 37331
(423) 263-2498
Etowah, TN 37331
(423) 263-2498
Gr: PK-8 | 566 students Minority enrollment: 15%
Rank: #88.
E K Baker Elementary School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 23%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1044 Co 172 Rd
Athens, TN 37303
(423) 745-2760
Athens, TN 37303
(423) 745-2760
Gr: PK-8 | 307 students Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: #99.
Niota Elementary School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 20%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
418 Burn Rd
Niota, TN 37826
(423) 568-2247
Niota, TN 37826
(423) 568-2247
Gr: PK-8 | 523 students Minority enrollment: 15%
Rank: n/an/a
255 Keith Ln
Athens, TN 37303
(423) 745-2863
Athens, TN 37303
(423) 745-2863
Gr: 3-5 | 572 students Minority enrollment: 30%
Rank: n/an/a
316 Mcminn Ave
Athens, TN 37303
(423) 745-2863
Athens, TN 37303
(423) 745-2863
Gr: PK-2 | 657 students Minority enrollment: 33%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in Mcminn County, TN?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Mcminn County, TN include Calhoun Elementary School, Athens City Middle School and Riceville Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Mcminn County?
11 public elementary schools are located in Mcminn County.
What is the racial composition of students in Mcminn County?
Mcminn County public elementary schools minority enrollment is 19% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Tennessee public elementary schools average of 44% (majority Black).
Which public elementary schools in Mcminn County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public elementary schools in Mcminn County include: Etowah Elementary School vs. Mountain View Elementary School, Mountain View Elementary School vs. Etowah Elementary School, Riceville Elementary School vs. Calhoun Elementary School
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