For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public school serving 343 students in Ridgetop, TN (there are 1 private school, serving 32 private students). 91% of all K-12 students in Ridgetop, TN are educated in public schools (compared to the TN state average of 90%).
The top-ranked public school in Ridgetop, TN is Watauga Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Ridgetop, TN public school have an average math proficiency score of 37% (versus the Tennessee public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 32% (versus the 37% statewide average). Schools in Ridgetop have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Tennessee public schools.
Minority enrollment is 26% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Tennessee public school average of 43% (majority Black).
Best Public Schools in Ridgetop, TN (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Watauga Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1755 Lake Rd
Ridgetop, TN 37152
(615) 859-5252
Ridgetop, TN 37152
(615) 859-5252
Gr: K-5 | 343 students Minority enrollment: 26%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Ridgetop, TN?
The top-ranked public schools in Ridgetop, TN include Watauga Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Ridgetop?
1 public schools are located in Ridgetop.
What percentage of students in Ridgetop go to public school?
91% of all K-12 students in Ridgetop are educated in public schools (compared to the TN state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in Ridgetop?
Ridgetop public schools minority enrollment is 26% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Tennessee public schools average of 43% (majority Black).
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