For the 2025 school year, there are 5 public elementary schools serving 1,829 students in Grainger County, TN.
The top ranked public elementary schools in Grainger County, TN are Joppa Elementary School, Rutledge Elementary School and Bean Station Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Grainger County, TN public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 24% (versus the Tennessee public elementary school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 31% (versus the 36% statewide average). Elementary schools in Grainger County have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Tennessee public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Tennessee public elementary school average of 43% (majority Black).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Grainger County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Joppa Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
4745 Rutledge Pike
Rutledge, TN 37861
(865) 828-5721
Rutledge, TN 37861
(865) 828-5721
Grades: PK-6
| 415 students
Rank: #22.
Rutledge Elementary School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
7480 Rutledge Pike
Rutledge, TN 37861
(865) 828-5530
Rutledge, TN 37861
(865) 828-5530
Grades: 2-6
| 334 students
Rank: #33.
Bean Station Elementary School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
200 Bean Station School Rd
Bean Station, TN 37708
(865) 767-2131
Bean Station, TN 37708
(865) 767-2131
Grades: PK-6
| 421 students
Rank: #44.
Washburn School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
7925 Hwy 131
Washburn, TN 37888
(865) 497-2557
Washburn, TN 37888
(865) 497-2557
Grades: PK-12
| 483 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in Grainger County, TN?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Grainger County, TN include Joppa Elementary School, Rutledge Elementary School and Bean Station Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Grainger County?
5 public elementary schools are located in Grainger County.
What is the racial composition of students in Grainger County?
Grainger County public elementary schools minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Tennessee public elementary schools average of 43% (majority Black).
Which public elementary schools in Grainger County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public elementary schools in Grainger County include: Rutledge Elementary School vs. Bean Station Elementary School, Bean Station Elementary School vs. Rutledge Elementary School, Rutledge Elementary School vs. Joppa Elementary School
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