For the 2025 school year, there are 13 public elementary schools serving 4,375 students in Monroe County, TN.
The top ranked public elementary schools in Monroe County, TN are Sweetwater Elementary School, Rural Vale Elementary School and Vonore Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Monroe County, TN public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 26% (versus the Tennessee public elementary school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 27% (versus the 36% statewide average). Elementary schools in Monroe County have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Tennessee public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 13% 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 Monroe County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Sweetwater Elementary School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
301 Broad St
Sweetwater, TN 37874
(423) 337-7062
Sweetwater, TN 37874
(423) 337-7062
Grades: 3-4
| 287 students
Rank: #2 - 32. - 3.
Rural Vale Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
395 Daugherty Springs Rd
Tellico Plains, TN 37385
(423) 253-3551
Tellico Plains, TN 37385
(423) 253-3551
Grades: K-8
| 241 students
Rank: #2 - 32. - 3.
Vonore Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1135 Hwy 411
Vonore, TN 37885
(423) 884-6485
Vonore, TN 37885
(423) 884-6485
Grades: PK-4
| 352 students
Rank: #44.
Madisonville Intermediate School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1000 Green Rd
Madisonville, TN 37354
(423) 442-2454
Madisonville, TN 37354
(423) 442-2454
Grades: 3-5
| 498 students
Rank: #55.
Tellico Plains Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | 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
Grades: PK-4
| 334 students
Rank: #66.
Brown Intermediate School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
135 Starrett St
Sweetwater, TN 37874
(423) 337-5905
Sweetwater, TN 37874
(423) 337-5905
Grades: 5-6
| 323 students
Rank: #77.
Tellico Plains Junior High School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 23%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
120 Old High School Rd
Tellico Plains, TN 37385
(423) 253-2250
Tellico Plains, TN 37385
(423) 253-2250
Grades: 5-8
| 263 students
Rank: #88.
Vonore Middle School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 24%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
414 Hall St
Vonore, TN 37885
(423) 884-2730
Vonore, TN 37885
(423) 884-2730
Grades: 5-8
| 271 students
Rank: #99.
Madisonville Middle School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 21%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
175 Oak Grove Rd
Madisonville, TN 37354
(423) 442-4137
Madisonville, TN 37354
(423) 442-4137
Grades: 6-8
| 416 students
Rank: #1010.
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
Grades: K-8
| 54 students
Rank: n/an/a
268 Warren St
Madisonville, TN 37354
(423) 442-2236
Madisonville, TN 37354
(423) 442-2236
Grades: PK-2
| 540 students
Rank: n/an/a
266 Warren St
Madisonville, TN 37354
(423) 442-2373
Madisonville, TN 37354
(423) 442-2373
Grades: 4-12
| 217 students
Rank: n/an/a
500 Highway 322 East
Sweetwater, TN 37874
(423) 351-7004
Sweetwater, TN 37874
(423) 351-7004
Grades: PK-2
| 579 students
Monroe County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
266 Warren St
Madisonville, TN 37354
(423) 442-9384
Madisonville, TN 37354
(423) 442-9384
Grades: 11-12
| 32 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in Monroe County, TN?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Monroe County, TN include Sweetwater Elementary School, Rural Vale Elementary School and Vonore Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Monroe County?
13 public elementary schools are located in Monroe County.
What is the racial composition of students in Monroe County?
Monroe County public elementary schools minority enrollment is 13% 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 Monroe County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public elementary schools in Monroe County include: Vonore Middle School vs. Tellico Plains Junior High School, Tellico Plains Junior High School vs. Vonore Middle School, Madisonville Primary vs. Vonore Elementary School
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