Monteagle: Schools & Education
Education in Monteagle: 1 public school. Monteagle Elementary is the largest at 224 students (grades -1-8). Total enrollment: 224 students.
- ~1,926 residents per school (vs Tennessee ~908).
K-12 Schools
1 K-12 schools serving the area — about 1,926 residents per school. 33.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S. average ~35%).
Schools (1)
| School Districts · Districts | Marion County |
|---|---|
| School Districts · Total count | 1 |
| School Statistics · Total Schools | 1 |
| School Statistics · Total Enrollment | 224 |
| School Statistics · Total Teachers | 14 |
| School Statistics · Student Teacher Ratio | 16.00 |
| Schools Count | 1 |
Sources: NCES LEA assignment from schools in this city · NCES CCD 2022 · Refreshed 2026-04-12
Higher Education
Colleges and universities within commuting range, plus IPEDS scorecard data on enrollment, completion, and net price.
| Colleges · Nearest | The University of the South |
|---|---|
| Colleges · Nearest Distance Miles | 5.5 mi |
| Nearest College · Name | The University of the South |
| Nearest College · City | Sewanee |
| Nearest College · Phone | (931) 598-1000 |
| Nearest College · Distance | 5.5 mi |
Sources: NCES IPEDS 2022 — no colleges within 3 miles · NCES IPEDS 2022 · Refreshed 2026-04-12
Early Childhood
Daycare and preschool capacity. Federal child-care data is sparse — counts reflect state-licensed providers only.
Facilities (1)
Libraries
Public libraries from IMLS Public Libraries Survey — visits, circulation, and service-area population.
| Nearest Library · Name | May Justus Memorial Library |
|---|---|
| Nearest Library · Address | 24 Dixie Lee Avenue |
| Nearest Library · Phone | (931) 924-2638 |
| Nearest Library · Zip | 37356 |
| Nearest Library · Hours Per Year | 2080 |
| Nearest Library · Total Libraries In City | 1 |
Sources: IMLS PLS — state+city name match
Other
Libraries (1)
| Education Nonprofits · Total count | 2 |
|---|---|
| Mentoring Orgs · Total count | 1 |
| Pct Bachelors Plus | 33.2% |
Sources: IRS BMF NTEE B · IRS BMF keyword · Census ACS 5-Year 2023 · Refreshed 2026-04-12