For the 2025-26 school year, there are 4 public elementary schools serving 892 students in 37385, TN.
The top ranked public elementary schools in 37385, TN are Tellico Plains Elementary School, Rural Vale Elementary School and Tellico Plains Junior High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public elementary schools in zipcode 37385 have an average math proficiency score of 25% (versus the Tennessee public elementary school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 26% (versus the 36% statewide average). Elementary schools in 37385, TN have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Tennessee public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Tennessee public elementary school average of 43% (majority Black).
Best 37385, TN Public Elementary Schools (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Tellico Plains Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
121 Old High School Rd
Tellico Plains, TN 37385
(423) 253-2626
Tellico Plains, TN 37385
(423) 253-2626
Gr: PK-4 | 334 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
Rank: #22.
Rural Vale Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
395 Daugherty Springs Rd
Tellico Plains, TN 37385
(423) 253-3551
Tellico Plains, TN 37385
(423) 253-3551
Gr: K-8 | 241 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Rank: #33.
Tellico Plains Junior High School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 23%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
120 Old High School Rd
Tellico Plains, TN 37385
(423) 253-2250
Tellico Plains, TN 37385
(423) 253-2250
Gr: 5-8 | 263 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: #44.
Coker Creek Elementary School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 11-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
130 Ruritan Rd
Tellico Plains, TN 37385
(423) 261-2241
Tellico Plains, TN 37385
(423) 261-2241
Gr: K-8 | 54 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in 37385, TN?
The top ranked public elementary schools in 37385, TN include Tellico Plains Elementary School, Rural Vale Elementary School and Tellico Plains Junior High School.
How many public elementary schools are located in 37385?
4 public elementary schools are located in 37385.
What is the racial composition of students in 37385?
37385 public elementary schools minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Tennessee public elementary schools average of 43% (majority Black).
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