For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public elementary schools serving 1,287 students in La Follette, TN.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in La Follette, TN are Valley View Elementary School, Lafollette Elementary School and Lafollette Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
La Follette, TN public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 21% (versus the Tennessee public elementary school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 18% (versus the 36% statewide average). Elementary schools in La Follette have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Tennessee public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 6% 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 La Follette, TN (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Valley View Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1187 Old Middlesboro Hwy
La Follette, TN 37766
(423) 562-5278
La Follette, TN 37766
(423) 562-5278
Gr: PK-5 | 443 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 3%
Rank: #22.
Lafollette Elementary School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 21%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
195 Myers Ln
La Follette, TN 37766
(423) 562-3439
La Follette, TN 37766
(423) 562-3439
Gr: PK-6 | 493 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #33.
Lafollette Middle School
(Math: 13% | Reading: 11%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1309 East Central Ave
La Follette, TN 37766
(423) 562-8448
La Follette, TN 37766
(423) 562-8448
Gr: 6-8 | 351 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Rank: n/an/a
East Lafollette Learning Academy
Alternative School
860 East Chestnut
La Follette, TN 37766
(423) 352-8006
La Follette, TN 37766
(423) 352-8006
Gr: 6-12
La Follette, Tennessee Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
800 East Chestnut St
La Follette, TN 37766
(423) 562-3838
La Follette, TN 37766
(423) 562-3838
Gr: PK-5 | 309 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1
318 W Beech St
La Follette, TN 37766
(423) 562-3439
La Follette, TN 37766
(423) 562-3439
Gr: PK-5 | 458 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 1%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in La Follette, TN?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in La Follette, TN include Valley View Elementary School, Lafollette Elementary School and Lafollette Middle School.
How many public elementary schools are located in La Follette?
4 public elementary schools are located in La Follette.
What is the racial composition of students in La Follette?
La Follette public elementary schools minority enrollment is 6% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Tennessee public elementary schools average of 43% (majority Black).
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