For the 2024-25 school year, there are 8 public elementary schools serving 4,168 students in 38401, TN.
The top ranked public elementary schools in 38401, TN are J E Woodard Elementary School, J. R. Baker Elementary School and Riverside Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public elementary schools in zipcode 38401 have an average math proficiency score of 17% (versus the Tennessee public elementary school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 19% (versus the 36% statewide average). Elementary schools in 38401, TN have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Tennessee public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 54% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Tennessee public elementary school average of 42% (majority Black).
Best 38401, TN Public Elementary Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
J E Woodard Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
207 Rutherford Ln
Columbia, TN 38401
(931) 380-2872
Columbia, TN 38401
(931) 380-2872
Grades: PK-4
| 553 students
Rank: #22.
J. R. Baker Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1301 Hamphire Pike
Columbia, TN 38401
(931) 388-3319
Columbia, TN 38401
(931) 388-3319
Grades: PK-4
| 327 students
Rank: #33.
Riverside Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
203 Carter St
Columbia, TN 38401
(931) 840-4422
Columbia, TN 38401
(931) 840-4422
Grades: PK-4
| 429 students
Rank: #44.
R Howell Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 20%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
653 Bear Creek Pike
Columbia, TN 38401
(931) 540-1032
Columbia, TN 38401
(931) 540-1032
Grades: PK-4
| 645 students
Rank: #55.
Highland Park Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1606 Highland Ave
Columbia, TN 38401
(931) 388-7325
Columbia, TN 38401
(931) 388-7325
Grades: PK-4
| 291 students
Rank: #66.
Whitthorne Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 15% | Reading: 17%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
915 Lion Pkwy
Columbia, TN 38401
(931) 388-2558
Columbia, TN 38401
(931) 388-2558
Grades: 5-8
| 932 students
Rank: #77.
J. Brown Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
301 Cord Dr
Columbia, TN 38401
(931) 388-3601
Columbia, TN 38401
(931) 388-3601
Grades: PK-4
| 335 students
Rank: #88.
E. A. Cox Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 8% | Reading: 13%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
633 Bear Creek Pike
Columbia, TN 38401
(931) 840-3902
Columbia, TN 38401
(931) 840-3902
Grades: 5-8
| 656 students
38401, Tennessee Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
714 West 7th St
Columbia, TN 38401
(931) 840-4418
Columbia, TN 38401
(931) 840-4418
Grades: PK-4
| 335 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in 38401, TN?
The top ranked public elementary schools in 38401, TN include J E Woodard Elementary School, J. R. Baker Elementary School and Riverside Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in 38401?
8 public elementary schools are located in 38401.
What is the racial composition of students in 38401?
38401 public elementary schools minority enrollment is 54% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Tennessee public elementary schools average of 42% (majority Black).
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