For the 2026 school year, there are 6 public elementary schools serving 3,176 students in 38506, TN.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in 38506, TN are Algood Elementary School, Prescott South Elementary School and Algood Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public elementary schools in zipcode 38506 have an average math proficiency score of 47% (versus the Tennessee public elementary school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 37% (versus the 36% statewide average). Elementary schools in 38506, TN have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Tennessee public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 18% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Tennessee public elementary school average of 44% (majority Black).
Best 38506, TN Public Elementary Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Algood Elementary School
(Math: 62% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
2525 Old Walton Rd
Cookeville, TN 38506
(931) 303-0362
Cookeville, TN 38506
(931) 303-0362
Gr: PK-4 | 495 students Minority enrollment: 15%
Rank: #22.
Prescott South Elementary School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
115 W. Cemetery Rd
Cookeville, TN 38506
(931) 526-2275
Cookeville, TN 38506
(931) 526-2275
Gr: PK-4 | 535 students Minority enrollment: 12%
Rank: #33.
Algood Middle School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
540 Dry Valley Rd
Cookeville, TN 38506
(931) 537-6141
Cookeville, TN 38506
(931) 537-6141
Gr: 5-8 | 718 students Minority enrollment: 19%
Rank: #44.
Prescott South Middle School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1859 S. Jefferson St
Cookeville, TN 38506
(931) 528-3647
Cookeville, TN 38506
(931) 528-3647
Gr: 5-8 | 813 students Minority enrollment: 19%
Rank: #55.
Park View School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
2000 Lee Seminary Rd
Cookeville, TN 38506
(931) 526-2516
Cookeville, TN 38506
(931) 526-2516
Gr: PK-4 | 416 students Minority enrollment: 27%
Rank: #66.
White Plains Academy
Alternative School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 6-9%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
288 E. Main St
Cookeville, TN 38506
(931) 528-1847
Cookeville, TN 38506
(931) 528-1847
Gr: K-12 | 76 students Minority enrollment: 35%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in 38506, TN?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in 38506, TN include Algood Elementary School, Prescott South Elementary School and Algood Middle School.
How many public elementary schools are located in 38506?
7 public elementary schools are located in 38506.
What is the racial composition of students in 38506?
38506 public elementary schools minority enrollment is 18% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Tennessee public elementary schools average of 44% (majority Black).
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