For the 2025-26 school year, there are 7 public schools serving 5,137 students in 37604, TN.
The top ranked public schools in 37604, TN are Towne Acres Elementary School, Woodland Elementary School and South Side Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 37604 have an average math proficiency score of 55% (versus the Tennessee public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 52% (versus the 37% statewide average). Schools in 37604, TN have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 10% of Tennessee public schools.
Minority enrollment is 33% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Tennessee public school average of 43% (majority Black).
Best 37604, TN Public Schools (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Towne Acres Elementary School
(Math: 76% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
2310 Larkspur Dr
Johnson City, TN 37604
(423) 854-4800
Johnson City, TN 37604
(423) 854-4800
Gr: K-5 | 394 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
Rank: #22.
Woodland Elementary School
(Math: 69% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
2303 Indian Ridge Rd
Johnson City, TN 37604
(423) 434-5267
Johnson City, TN 37604
(423) 434-5267
Gr: PK-5 | 537 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 30%
Rank: #33.
South Side Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
1011 Southwest Ave
Johnson City, TN 37604
(423) 434-5290
Johnson City, TN 37604
(423) 434-5290
Gr: PK-5 | 442 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 38%
Rank: #4 - 54. - 5.
Cherokee Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
2100 Cherokee Rd
Johnson City, TN 37604
(423) 434-5281
Johnson City, TN 37604
(423) 434-5281
Gr: PK-5 | 354 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 41%
Rank: #4 - 54. - 5.
Liberty Bell Middle School
(Math: 57% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
718 Morningside Dr
Johnson City, TN 37604
(423) 232-2179
Johnson City, TN 37604
(423) 232-2179
Gr: 6-8 | 937 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 34%
Rank: #66.
Science Hill High School
Magnet School
(Math: 49% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1509 John Exum Pkwy
Johnson City, TN 37604
(423) 232-2190
Johnson City, TN 37604
(423) 232-2190
Gr: 9-12 | 2,423 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 33%
Rank: #77.
Tennessee Virtual Learning Academy
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
2002 Indian Ridge Rd
Johnson City, TN 37604
(423) 434-4900
Johnson City, TN 37604
(423) 434-4900
Gr: 3-12 | 50 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
37604, Tennessee Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
820 W. Market St
Johnson City, TN 37604
(423) 928-0380
Johnson City, TN 37604
(423) 928-0380
Gr: 6-12 | 97 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 29%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 37604, TN?
The top ranked public schools in 37604, TN include Towne Acres Elementary School, Woodland Elementary School and South Side Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in 37604?
7 public schools are located in 37604.
What is the racial composition of students in 37604?
37604 public schools minority enrollment is 33% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Tennessee public schools average of 43% (majority Black).
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