For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public elementary schools serving 887 students in Tellico Plains, TN.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Tellico Plains, 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.
Tellico Plains, TN public elementary schools 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 Tellico Plains 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 44% (majority Black).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Tellico Plains, TN (2026)
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 | 357 students Minority enrollment: 6%
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 | 217 students Minority enrollment: 11%
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 | 258 students Minority enrollment: 5%
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 | 55 students Minority enrollment: 6%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in Tellico Plains, TN?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Tellico Plains, TN include Tellico Plains Elementary School, Rural Vale Elementary School and Tellico Plains Junior High School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Tellico Plains?
4 public elementary schools are located in Tellico Plains.
What is the racial composition of students in Tellico Plains?
Tellico Plains public elementary schools minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Tennessee public elementary schools average of 44% (majority Black).
Which public elementary schools in Tellico Plains are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public elementary schools in Tellico Plains include: Tellico Plains Junior High School vs. Rural Vale Elementary School, Rural Vale Elementary School vs. Tellico Plains Junior High School
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