For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 580 students in Louisville, TN (there are 2 private schools, serving 88 private students). 87% of all K-12 students in Louisville, TN are educated in public schools (compared to the TN state average of 90%).
The top ranked public schools in Louisville, TN are Middlesettlements and Friendsville Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Louisville, TN public schools have an average math proficiency score of 55% (versus the Tennessee public school average of 31%), and reading proficiency score of 46% (versus the 37% statewide average). Schools in Louisville have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 10% of Tennessee public schools.
Minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Tennessee public school average of 43% (majority Black).
Best Public Schools in Louisville, TN (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Middlesettlements
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
3105 Miser Station Rd
Louisville, TN 37777
(865) 983-6644
Louisville, TN 37777
(865) 983-6644
Grades: PK-5
| 372 students
Rank: #22.
Friendsville Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
210 E 4th Ave
Louisville, TN 37777
(865) 980-1252
Louisville, TN 37777
(865) 980-1252
Grades: K-5
| 208 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Louisville, TN?
The top ranked public schools in Louisville, TN include Middlesettlements and Friendsville Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Louisville?
2 public schools are located in Louisville.
What percentage of students in Louisville go to public school?
87% of all K-12 students in Louisville are educated in public schools (compared to the TN state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in Louisville?
Louisville public schools minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Tennessee public schools average of 43% (majority Black).
Which public schools in Louisville are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Louisville include: Middlesettlements vs. Friendsville Elementary School, Friendsville Elementary School vs. Middlesettlements
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