For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public elementary schools serving 1,177 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 16% 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 Strawberry Plains, TN (2026)
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 | 518 students Minority enrollment: 13%
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 | 55 students Minority enrollment: 20%
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 | 604 students Minority enrollment: 19%
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 16% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Tennessee public elementary schools average of 44% (majority Black).
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