Top 10 Best Johnson City Public Schools (2023)

For the 2023 school year, there are 21 public schools serving 12,435 students in Johnson City, TN (there are 10 private schools, serving 1,495 private students). 89% of all K-12 students in Johnson City, TN are educated in public schools (compared to the TN state average of 90%). Johnson City has one of the highest concentrations of top ranked public schools in Tennessee.
The top ranked public schools in Johnson City, TN are Towne Acres Elementary School, Lake Ridge Elementary School and Woodland Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Johnson City, TN public schools have an average math proficiency score of 41% (versus the Tennessee public school average of 27%), and reading proficiency score of 45% (versus the 30% statewide average). Schools in Johnson City have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 10% of Tennessee public schools.
Minority enrollment is 23% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Tennessee public school average of 40% (majority Black).

Best Johnson City, TN Public Schools (2023)

School (Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Towne Acres Elementary School
Math: 80-84% | Reading: 80-84%
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
2310 Larkspur Dr
Johnson City, TN 37604
(423) 854-4800
Grades: K-4
| 380 students
Rank: #22.
Lake Ridge Elementary School
Math: 65% | Reading: 52%
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
1001 Lake Ridge Square
Johnson City, TN 37601
(423) 610-6030
Grades: K-4
| 488 students
Rank: #33.
Woodland Elementary School
Math: 50-54% | Reading: 60-64%
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
2303 Indian Ridge Rd
Johnson City, TN 37604
(423) 434-5267
Grades: PK-4
| 365 students
Rank: #44.
Fairmont Elementary School
Math: 56% | Reading: 57%
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
1405 Lester Harris Rd
Johnson City, TN 37601
(423) 434-5275
Grades: PK-4
| 499 students
Rank: #55.
University School
Math: 47% | Reading: 69%
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
1 Alexendra Dr
Johnson City, TN 37614
(423) 439-4333
Grades: K-12
| 593 students
Rank: #66.
South Side Elementary School
Math: 40-44% | Reading: 55-59%
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
1011 Southwest Ave
Johnson City, TN 37604
(423) 434-5290
Grades: PK-4
| 323 students
Rank: #77.
Science Hill High School
Magnet School
Math: 37% | Reading: 60%
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
1509 John Exum Pkwy
Johnson City, TN 37604
(423) 232-2190
Grades: 9-12
| 2,251 students
Rank: #88.
Indian Trail Intermediate School
Math: 48% | Reading: 43%
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
307 Car Mol Dr
Johnson City, TN 37601
(423) 610-6000
Grades: 5-6
| 1,150 students
Rank: #99.
Ridgeview Elementary School
Math: 44% | Reading: 46%
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
252 Sam Jenkins Rd
Johnson City, TN 37615
(423) 788-7340
Grades: PK-8
| 741 students
Rank: #1010.
Liberty Bell Middle School
Math: 43% | Reading: 38%
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
718 Morningside Dr
Johnson City, TN 37604
(423) 232-2179
Grades: 7-8
| 1,151 students
Rank: #1111.
Cherokee Elementary School
Math: 30-34% | Reading: 40-44%
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
2100 Cherokee Rd
Johnson City, TN 37604
(423) 434-5281
Grades: PK-4
| 393 students
Rank: #1212.
North Side Elementary School
Math: 30-34% | Reading: 35-39%
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
1000 N Roan St
Johnson City, TN 37601
(423) 434-5249
Grades: PK-4
| 302 students
Rank: #1313.
Gray Elementary School
Math: 33% | Reading: 34%
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
755 Gray Station Rd
Johnson City, TN 37615
(423) 477-1640
Grades: PK-8
| 515 students
Rank: #1414.
Daniel Boone High School
Math: 23% | Reading: 46%
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
1440 Suncrest Dr
Johnson City, TN 37615
(423) 477-1600
Grades: 9-12
| 1,275 students
Rank: #1515.
Happy Valley Elementary School
Math: 25-29% | Reading: 30-34%
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
1840 Milligan Hwy
Johnson City, TN 37601
(423) 547-4028
Grades: PK-4
| 469 students
Rank: #1616.
Boones Creek Elementary School
Math: 24% | Reading: 31%
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
132 Highland Church Rd
Johnson City, TN 37615
(423) 283-3500
Grades: PK-8
| 835 students
Rank: #1717.
Mountain View Elementary School
Math: 20-24% | Reading: 25-29%
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
907 King Springs Rd
Johnson City, TN 37601
(423) 434-5260
Grades: PK-4
| 431 students
Rank: #1818.
Central Elementary School
Math: 10-14% | Reading: 10-14%
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
252 Taylor Rd
Johnson City, TN 37601
(423) 547-4045
Grades: PK-8
| 242 students
John Robt. Bell Dr, Warf - Pic
Johnson City, TN 37614
(423) 439-7549
Grades: PK
| n/a students
Rank: n/an/a
Tennessee Virtual Learning Academy
Reading: ≥50%
2002 Indian Ridge Rd
Johnson City, TN 37604
(423) 434-4900
Grades: 9-12
| 32 students
Rank: n/an/a
2002 Indian Ridge Rd
Johnson City, TN 37601
(423) 434-4900
Grades: K-12
| n/a students
[+] Show Closed Public Schools in Johnson City, Tennessee

Johnson City, Tennessee Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Grades
Students
4352 North Roan St
Johnson City, TN 37601
(423) 283-3520
Grades: 5-8
| 332 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public schools in Johnson City, TN?
How many public schools are located in Johnson City, TN?
21 public schools are located in Johnson City, TN.
What percentage of students in Johnson City, TN go to public school?
89% of all K-12 students in Johnson City, TN are educated in public schools (compared to the TN state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in Johnson City, TN?
Johnson City, TN public schools minority enrollment is 23% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Tennessee public schools average of 40% (majority Black).

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