For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public elementary schools serving 1,134 students in Strawberry Plains, TN.
The top ranked public elementary schools in Strawberry Plains, TN are Rush Strong Elementary School, Jefferson Virtual Academy and Carter Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Strawberry Plains, TN public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 27% (versus the Tennessee public elementary school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 28% (versus the 36% statewide average). Elementary schools in Strawberry Plains have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Tennessee public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 15% 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 Strawberry Plains, TN (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Rush Strong Elementary School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
3081 W Old Andrew Johnson Hwy
Strawberry Plains, TN 37871
(865) 933-5313
Strawberry Plains, TN 37871
(865) 933-5313
Gr: PK-8 | 489 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: #22.
Jefferson Virtual Academy
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
3081 West Old Aj Hwy
Strawberry Plains, TN 37871
(865) 397-0780
Strawberry Plains, TN 37871
(865) 397-0780
Gr: 5-12 | 58 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
Rank: #33.
Carter Middle School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 26%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
204 North Carter School Rd
Strawberry Plains, TN 37871
(865) 933-3426
Strawberry Plains, TN 37871
(865) 933-3426
Gr: 6-8 | 587 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in Strawberry Plains, TN?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Strawberry Plains, TN include Rush Strong Elementary School, Jefferson Virtual Academy and Carter Middle School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Strawberry Plains?
3 public elementary schools are located in Strawberry Plains.
What is the racial composition of students in Strawberry Plains?
Strawberry Plains public elementary schools minority enrollment is 15% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Tennessee public elementary schools average of 43% (majority Black).
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