Top 10 Best Bradley County Public Schools (2024)

For the 2024 school year, there are 26 public schools serving 15,833 students in Bradley County, TN (there are 11 private schools, serving 871 private students). 95% of all K-12 students in Bradley County, TN are educated in public schools (compared to the TN state average of 90%).
The top ranked public schools in Bradley County, TN are Michigan Avenue Elementary School, North Lee Elementary School and Candy's Creek Cherokee Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Bradley County, TN public schools have an average math proficiency score of 31% (versus the Tennessee public school average of 27%), and reading proficiency score of 32% (versus the 30% statewide average). Schools in Bradley County have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Tennessee public schools.
Minority enrollment is 27% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Tennessee public school average of 40% (majority Black).

Best Bradley County Public Schools (2024)

School (Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Michigan Avenue Elementary School
Math: 71% | Reading: 51%
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
188 Michigan Ave School Rd
Cleveland, TN 37323
(423) 478-8807
Grades: PK-5
| 490 students
Rank: #22.
North Lee Elementary School
Math: 56% | Reading: 56%
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
205 Sequoia Dr
Cleveland, TN 37312
(423) 478-8809
Grades: PK-5
| 478 students
Rank: #33.
Candy's Creek Cherokee Elementary School
Math: 43% | Reading: 47%
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
4445 Georgetown Rd
Cleveland, TN 37312
(423) 472-9571
Grades: PK-5
| 469 students
Rank: #44.
Black Fox Elementary School
Math: 45% | Reading: 38%
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
3119 Varnell Rd
Cleveland, TN 37311
(423) 478-8800
Grades: PK-5
| 495 students
Rank: #55.
Park View Elementary School
Math: 40-44% | Reading: 35-39%
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
300 Minnis Rd
Cleveland, TN 37323
(423) 476-6622
Grades: PK-5
| 423 students
Rank: #66.
Hopewell Elementary School
Math: 35-39% | Reading: 40-44%
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
5350 Freewill Road Nw
Cleveland, TN 37312
(423) 478-8802
Grades: PK-5
| 418 students
Rank: #77.
Walker Valley High School
Math: 32% | Reading: 47%
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
750 Lauderdale Memorial Hwy. N
Cleveland, TN 37312
(423) 336-1383
Grades: 9-12
| 1,462 students
Rank: #8 - 98. - 9.
Charleston Elementary School
Math: 35-39% | Reading: 35-39%
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
8797 Hiwassee St
Charleston, TN 37310
(423) 336-2232
Grades: PK-5
| 342 students
Rank: #8 - 98. - 9.
Prospect Elementary School
Math: 35-39% | Reading: 35-39%
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
2450 Prospect School Rd
Cleveland, TN 37311
(423) 478-8814
Grades: PK-5
| 395 students
Rank: #10 - 1110. - 11.
G.r. Stuart Elementary School
Math: 30-34% | Reading: 35-39%
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
802 20th Nw St
Cleveland, TN 37311
(423) 476-8246
Grades: PK-5
| 315 students
Rank: #10 - 1110. - 11.
Oak Grove Elementary School
Math: 30-34% | Reading: 35-39%
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
400 Durkee Road Se
Cleveland, TN 37323
(423) 478-8812
Grades: PK-5
| 387 students
Rank: #1212.
Ocoee Middle School
Math: 32% | Reading: 33%
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
2250 N Ocoee St
Cleveland, TN 37311
(423) 476-0630
Grades: 6-8
| 1,017 students
Rank: #1313.
Valley View Elementary School
Math: 40-44% | Reading: 25-29%
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
5607 Spring Place Rd
Cleveland, TN 37323
(423) 478-8825
Grades: PK-5
| 293 students
Rank: #1414.
Taylor Elementary School
Math: 35-39% | Reading: 25-29%
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
5265 Bates Pike
Cleveland, TN 37323
(423) 478-8817
Grades: PK-5
| 241 students
Rank: #1515.
E.l. Ross Elementary School
Math: 29% | Reading: 32%
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
4340 Mouse Creek Rd
Cleveland, TN 37312
(423) 479-7274
Grades: 3-5
| 245 students
Rank: #1616.
Waterville Community Elementary School
Math: 35% | Reading: 27%
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
4081 Dalton Pike
Cleveland, TN 37323
(423) 478-8827
Grades: PK-5
| 651 students
Rank: #1717.
Lake Forest Middle School
Math: 32% | Reading: 26%
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
610 Kile Lake Rd
Cleveland, TN 37323
(423) 478-8821
Grades: 6-8
| 1,121 students
Rank: #1818.
Cleveland Middle School
Math: 25% | Reading: 26%
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
3635 Georgetown Road N. W.
Cleveland, TN 37312
(423) 479-9641
Grades: 6-8
| 1,298 students
Rank: #1919.
Bradley Central High School
Math: 13% | Reading: 31%
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
1000 South Lee Highway
Cleveland, TN 37311
(423) 476-0650
Grades: 9-12
| 1,636 students
Rank: #2020.
Mayfield Elementary School
Math: 15-19% | Reading: 20-24%
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
501 20th Street Ne
Cleveland, TN 37311
(423) 472-4541
Grades: PK-5
| 403 students
Rank: #2121.
Cleveland High School
Math: 8% | Reading: 29%
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
850 Raider Dr
Cleveland, TN 37312
(423) 478-1113
Grades: 9-12
| 1,780 students
Rank: #2222.
Arnold Memorial Elementary School
Math: 20-24% | Reading: 15-19%
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
473 8th N W St
Cleveland, TN 37311
(423) 472-2241
Grades: PK-5
| 273 students
Rank: #2323.
Blythe-bower Elementary School
Math: 16% | Reading: 20%
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
604 20th St Se
Cleveland, TN 37311
(423) 479-5121
Grades: PK-5
| 671 students
Rank: #2424.
Bradley County Virtual School
Math: 6-9% | Reading: 20-24%
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
301 Keith St, Suite 102
Cleveland, TN 37311
(423) 709-8414
Grades: K-12
| 242 students
Rank: n/an/a
D.p. Yates Primary
750 Mouse Creek Rd
Cleveland, TN 37312
(423) 479-1723
Grades: PK-2
| 276 students
Rank: n/an/a
209 Sunset Dr
Cleveland, TN 37312
(423) 476-0699
Grades: K-12
| 12 students
[+] Show Closed Public Schools in Bradley County, TN

Bradley County Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Grades
Students
4832 Blue Springs Rd
Cleveland, TN 37311
(423) 478-8801
Grades: PK-5
| 250 students
350 Central Ave
Cleveland, TN 37311
(423) 339-0902
Grades: 10-12
| 53 students
1450 Strawberry La
Cleveland, TN 37320
(423) 473-8473
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public schools in Bradley County, TN?
The top ranked public schools in Bradley County, TN include Michigan Avenue Elementary School, North Lee Elementary School and Candy's Creek Cherokee Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Bradley County, TN?
26 public schools are located in Bradley County, TN.
What percentage of students in Bradley County, TN go to public school?
95% of all K-12 students in Bradley County, TN are educated in public schools (compared to the TN state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in Bradley County, TN?
Bradley County, TN public schools minority enrollment is 27% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Tennessee public schools average of 40% (majority Black).

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