Tennessee Virtual Academy is a virtual K-8 school sponsored by the Union County, Tennessee Public Schools and operated by for-profit education management organization Stride, Inc. It is one of nine virtual schools in the state. Tennessee Online Public School serves grades 9–12.
Serving 1,867 students in grades Kindergarten-6, Tennessee Virtual Academy ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Tennessee for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 11% (which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 18% (which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 37%).
Minority enrollment is 49% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 43% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Kindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 1,867 students
- Minority Enrollment: 49%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in TN
- Math Proficiency: 11% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 18% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 24% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Tennessee Virtual Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Tennessee for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
Tennessee Virtual Academy's student population of 1,867 students has declined by 17% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-6
(Exclusively virtual)
(Exclusively virtual)
Total Students
1,867 students
Total Classroom Teachers (23-24)
106 teachers
School Calendar
School Motto
Not mentioned
School Rankings
Tennessee Virtual Academy ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,728 schools in Tennessee (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Tennessee Virtual Academy is 0.64, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.62. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1522 out of 1728 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
11%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
18%
37%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
24%
40%
Student-Teacher Ratio
n/a
15:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
2%
Hispanic
8%
16%
Black
30%
20%
White
51%
57%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
10%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Tennessee Virtual Academy's ranking?
Tennessee Virtual Academy is ranked #1522 out of 1,728 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Tennessee.
What schools are Tennessee Virtual Academy often compared to?
Tennessee Virtual Academyis often viewed alongside schools like Beech Elementary School, Merrol Hyde Magnet School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
11% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% TN state average), while 18% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 37% TN state average).
How many students attend Tennessee Virtual Academy?
1,867 students attend Tennessee Virtual Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
51% of Tennessee Virtual Academy students are White, 30% of students are Black, 10% of students are Two or more races, 8% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Asian.
What grades does Tennessee Virtual Academy offer ?
Tennessee Virtual Academy offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-6 (Exclusively virtual).
What school district is Tennessee Virtual Academy part of?
Tennessee Virtual Academy is part of Union County School District.
In what neighborhood is Tennessee Virtual Academy located?
Tennessee Virtual Academy is located in the Fountain City neighborhood of Knoxville, TN. There are 3 other public schools located in Fountain City.
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