For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public elementary schools serving 1,929 students in Jonesborough, TN.
The top ranked public elementary schools in Jonesborough, TN are Sulphur Springs Elementary School, Lamar Elementary School and Fall Branch Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Jonesborough, TN public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 28% (versus the Tennessee public elementary school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 31% (versus the 36% statewide average). Elementary schools in Jonesborough have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Tennessee public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 11% 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 Jonesborough, TN (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Sulphur Springs Elementary School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1518 Gray Station/sulphur Spri
Jonesborough, TN 37659
(423) 753-1140
Jonesborough, TN 37659
(423) 753-1140
Grades: K-8
| 365 students
Rank: #22.
Lamar Elementary School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
3261 Highway 81 South
Jonesborough, TN 37659
(423) 753-1130
Jonesborough, TN 37659
(423) 753-1130
Grades: PK-8
| 399 students
Rank: #33.
Fall Branch Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1061 Highway 93
Jonesborough, TN 37659
(423) 348-1200
Jonesborough, TN 37659
(423) 348-1200
Grades: K-8
| 257 students
Rank: n/an/a
710 N Cherokee St
Jonesborough, TN 37659
(423) 753-1100
Jonesborough, TN 37659
(423) 753-1100
Grades: PK-8
| 908 students
Jonesborough, Tennessee Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
306 Forest Dr
Jonesborough, TN 37659
(423) 753-1180
Jonesborough, TN 37659
(423) 753-1180
Grades: PK-4
| 485 students
308 Forest Dr
Jonesborough, TN 37659
(423) 753-1190
Jonesborough, TN 37659
(423) 753-1190
Grades: 5-8
| 416 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in Jonesborough, TN?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Jonesborough, TN include Sulphur Springs Elementary School, Lamar Elementary School and Fall Branch Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Jonesborough?
4 public elementary schools are located in Jonesborough.
What is the racial composition of students in Jonesborough?
Jonesborough public elementary schools minority enrollment is 11% 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 Jonesborough are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public elementary schools in Jonesborough include: Fall Branch Elementary School vs. Sulphur Springs Elementary School, Sulphur Springs Elementary School vs. Fall Branch Elementary School
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