For the 2025 school year, there is 1 public elementary school serving 530 students in Monterey, TN.
The top ranked public elementary school in Monterey, TN is Burks Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Monterey, TN public elementary school have an average math proficiency score of 40% (versus the Tennessee public elementary school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 33% (versus the 36% statewide average). Elementary schools in Monterey have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Tennessee public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 39% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Tennessee public elementary school average of 43% (majority Black).
Best ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Elementary Schools in Monterey, TN (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Burks Elementary School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
300 Crossville St
Monterey, TN 38574
(931) 839-7641
Monterey, TN 38574
(931) 839-7641
Grades: PK-6
| 530 students
Monterey, Tennessee ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
112 Elm
Monterey, TN 38574
(931) 839-2791
Monterey, TN 38574
(931) 839-2791
Grades: PK-6
| 294 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in Monterey, TN?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Monterey, TN include Burks Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Monterey?
1 public elementary schools are located in Monterey.
What is the racial composition of students in Monterey?
Monterey public elementary schools minority enrollment is 39% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Tennessee public elementary schools average of 43% (majority Black).
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