Summary:
Zip code 37375, located in the Sewanee area of Tennessee, contains just one school: Sewanee Elementary School, a small public elementary school serving grades PK through 5 with 145 students enrolled in Franklin County Schools.
Sewanee Elementary School is a remarkable standout. Despite being part of Franklin County Schools, a district ranked in the bottom quarter of Tennessee districts, Sewanee Elementary consistently earns 5-star ratings from SchoolDigger. In 2024–2025, it ranked 36th out of 1,009 elementary schools in the state (96th percentile), and in 2025–2026 it ranked 70th out of 1,019 (93rd percentile). The school's test scores are roughly double the district averages across all subjects. In 2025–2026, math proficiency was 68.6% at Sewanee compared to 29.2% district-wide, while ELA proficiency was 74.3% versus 30.7% and science was 72.9% versus 41.1%. The 4th grade class posted especially impressive results, with 84.2% proficient in both ELA and science.
Attendance at Sewanee Elementary is also a strength. The school's chronic absenteeism rate was just 6.6% in 2023–2024, far below the district rate of 15.1% and the state rate of 18.3%. Per-student spending is substantial at $16,824, reflecting the benefits of a small school with strong resource investment. While the school saw a slight dip in scores from 2024–2025 to 2025–2026, it remains in the top 7% of all Tennessee elementary schools. For families in the Sewanee area, Sewanee Elementary offers an exceptional education in an intimate setting, with high proficiency rates, excellent attendance, and strong community support that set it apart from the surrounding district.
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