For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public elementary schools serving 4,194 students in the neighborhood of Fountain City, Knoxville, TN.
The top ranked public elementary schools in Fountain City are Fountain City Elementary School, Gresham Middle School and Tennessee Virtual Academy. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of Fountain City, Knoxville, TN public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 18% (versus the Tennessee public elementary school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 23% (versus the 36% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 47% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Tennessee public elementary school average of 43% (majority Black).
Best Public Elementary Schools in the neighborhood of Fountain City, Knoxville, TN (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Fountain City Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
2910 Montbelle Dr
Knoxville, TN 37918
(865) 689-1445
Knoxville, TN 37918
(865) 689-1445
Grades: K-5
| 381 students
Rank: #22.
Gresham Middle School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
500 Gresham Rd
Knoxville, TN 37918
(865) 689-1430
Knoxville, TN 37918
(865) 689-1430
Grades: 6-8
| 801 students
Rank: #33.
Tennessee Virtual Academy
(Math: 10% | Reading: 18%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1924 Dutch Valley Dr
Knoxville, TN 37918
(865) 992-9026
Knoxville, TN 37918
(865) 992-9026
Grades: K-6
| 1,947 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in the neighborhood of Fountain City, Knoxville, TN?
The top ranked public elementary schools in the neighborhood of Fountain City, Knoxville, TN include Fountain City Elementary School, Gresham Middle School and Tennessee Virtual Academy.
How many public elementary schools are located in the neighborhood of Fountain City, Knoxville?
3 public elementary schools are located in the neighborhood of Fountain City, Knoxville.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of Fountain City, Knoxville?
the neighborhood of Fountain City, Knoxville public elementary schools minority enrollment is 47% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Tennessee public elementary schools average of 43% (majority Black).
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