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Best Public Elementary Schools in Union County (2026)
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Best Union County Public Elementary Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 8 public elementary schools serving 2,045 students in Union County, TN.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Union County, TN are Luttrell Elementary School, Union County Alternative Center and Sharps Chapel Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Union County, TN public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 23% (versus the Tennessee public elementary school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 25% (versus the 36% statewide average). Elementary schools in Union County have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Tennessee public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 5% 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 Union County (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Luttrell Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
241 Tazewell Pike
Luttrell, TN 37779
(865) 992-3441
Gr: PK-5 | 341 students Minority enrollment: 5%
Rank: #22.
Union County Alternative Center
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
115 Wilson Ln, P. O. Box 607
Maynardville, TN 37807
(865) 992-7747
Gr: 6-12 | 30 students Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #33.
Sharps Chapel Elementary School
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
1550 Sharps Chapel Rd
Sharps Chapel, TN 37866
(865) 992-7087
Gr: PK-5 | 127 students Minority enrollment: 3%
Rank: #44.
Elementary Middle Alternative
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
635 Main
Maynardville, TN 37807
(865) 745-0253
Gr: K-8 | 7 students
Rank: #55.
Big Ridge Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
3420 Hickory Val Rd
Maynardville, TN 37807
(865) 992-8687
Gr: PK-5 | 169 students Minority enrollment: 2%
Rank: #66.
Paulette Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
1001 Maynardville
Maynardville, TN 37807
(865) 745-0517
Gr: PK-5 | 341 students Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: #77.
Maynardville Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
615 Main St
Maynardville, TN 37807
(865) 992-8391
Gr: PK-5 | 366 students Minority enrollment: 5%
Rank: #88.
H Maynard Middle School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 21%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
435 Main St
Maynardville, TN 37807
(865) 992-1030
Gr: 6-8 | 604 students Minority enrollment: 5%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in Union County, TN?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Union County, TN include Luttrell Elementary School, Union County Alternative Center and Sharps Chapel Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Union County?
8 public elementary schools are located in Union County.
What is the racial composition of students in Union County?
Union County public elementary schools minority enrollment is 5% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Tennessee public elementary schools average of 44% (majority Black).
Which public elementary schools in Union County are often viewed compared to one another?

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