For the 2026-27 school year, there are 3 public elementary schools serving 1,002 students in Mountain City, TN.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Mountain City, TN are Mountain City Elementary School, Doe Elementary School and Roan Creek Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Mountain City, TN public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 44% (versus the Tennessee public elementary school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 38% (versus the 36% statewide average). Elementary schools in Mountain City have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Tennessee public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 8% 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 Mountain City, TN (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Mountain City Elementary School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
301 Donnelly St
Mountain City, TN 37683
(423) 727-2621
Mountain City, TN 37683
(423) 727-2621
Gr: PK-6 | 428 students Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #22.
Doe Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
7164 Highway 67 West
Mountain City, TN 37683
(423) 727-2682
Mountain City, TN 37683
(423) 727-2682
Gr: PK-6 | 231 students Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: #33.
Roan Creek Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
2410 Roan Creek Rd
Mountain City, TN 37683
(423) 727-4964
Mountain City, TN 37683
(423) 727-4964
Gr: PK-6 | 343 students Minority enrollment: 9%
Mountain City, Tennessee Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
423 Hwy 133
Mountain City, TN 37683
(423) 739-2422
Mountain City, TN 37683
(423) 739-2422
Gr: K-6
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in Mountain City, TN?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Mountain City, TN include Mountain City Elementary School, Doe Elementary School and Roan Creek Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Mountain City?
3 public elementary schools are located in Mountain City.
What is the racial composition of students in Mountain City?
Mountain City public elementary schools minority enrollment is 8% 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 Mountain City are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public elementary schools in Mountain City include: Roan Creek Elementary School vs. Mountain City Elementary School, Doe Elementary School vs. Mountain City Elementary School, Roan Creek Elementary School vs. Doe Elementary School
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