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Best Washington County Public Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 27 public schools serving 16,655 students in Washington County, TN (there are 12 private schools, serving 1,537 private students). 91% of all K-12 students in Washington County, TN are educated in public schools (compared to the TN state average of 90%). Washington County has one of the highest concentrations of top-ranked public schools in Tennessee.
The top-ranked public schools in Washington County, TN are Towne Acres Elementary School, Fairmont Elementary School and Lake Ridge Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Washington County, TN public schools have an average math proficiency score of 48% (versus the Tennessee public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 48% (versus the 37% statewide average). Schools in Washington County have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 5% of Tennessee public schools.
Minority enrollment is 21% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Tennessee public school average of 43% (majority Black).

Best Public Schools in Washington County (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Towne Acres Elementary School
(Math: 76% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
2310 Larkspur Dr
Johnson City, TN 37604
(423) 854-4800
Gr: K-5 | 390 students Minority enrollment: 25%
Rank: #22.
Fairmont Elementary School
(Math: 69% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
1405 Lester Harris Rd
Johnson City, TN 37601
(423) 434-5275
Gr: PK-5 | 530 students Minority enrollment: 34%
Rank: #33.
Lake Ridge Elementary School
(Math: 73% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
1001 Lake Ridge Square
Johnson City, TN 37601
(423) 610-6030
Gr: K-5 | 632 students Minority enrollment: 22%
Rank: #44.
Woodland Elementary School
(Math: 69% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
2303 Indian Ridge Rd
Johnson City, TN 37604
(423) 434-5267
Gr: PK-5 | 537 students Minority enrollment: 31%
Rank: #55.
University School
(Math: 58% | Reading: 69%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
68 Martha Culp Ave
Johnson City, TN 37614
(423) 439-4333
Gr: K-12 | 635 students Minority enrollment: 20%
Rank: #66.
South Side Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
1011 Southwest Ave
Johnson City, TN 37604
(423) 434-5290
Gr: PK-5 | 419 students Minority enrollment: 38%
Rank: #77.
Ridgeview Elementary School
(Math: 59% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
252 Sam Jenkins Rd
Johnson City, TN 37615
(423) 788-7340
Gr: PK-8 | 704 students Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: #88.
Indian Trail Middle School
(Math: 56% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
307 Car Mol Dr
Johnson City, TN 37601
(423) 610-6000
Gr: 6-8 | 786 students Minority enrollment: 29%
Rank: #9 - 109. - 10.
Cherokee Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
2100 Cherokee Rd
Johnson City, TN 37604
(423) 434-5281
Gr: PK-5 | 345 students Minority enrollment: 42%
Rank: #9 - 109. - 10.
Liberty Bell Middle School
(Math: 57% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
718 Morningside Dr
Johnson City, TN 37604
(423) 232-2179
Gr: 6-8 | 987 students Minority enrollment: 37%
Rank: #1111.
Science Hill High School
Magnet School
(Math: 49% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
1509 John Exum Pkwy
Johnson City, TN 37604
(423) 232-2190
Gr: 9-12 | 2,359 students Minority enrollment: 34%
Rank: #1212.
Gray Elementary School
(Math: 58% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
755 Gray Station Rd
Johnson City, TN 37615
(423) 477-1640
Gr: PK-8 | 512 students Minority enrollment: 12%
Rank: #1313.
Boones Creek Elementary School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
132 Highland Church Rd
Johnson City, TN 37615
(423) 283-3500
Gr: PK-8 | 823 students Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: #1414.
Happy Valley Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
1840 Milligan Hwy
Johnson City, TN 37601
(423) 547-4028
Gr: PK-4 | 506 students Minority enrollment: 17%
Rank: #1515.
North Side Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
1000 N Roan St
Johnson City, TN 37601
(423) 434-5249
Gr: PK-5 | 361 students Minority enrollment: 52%
Rank: #1616.
Sulphur Springs Elementary School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
1518 Gray Station/sulphur Spri
Jonesborough, TN 37659
(423) 753-1140
Gr: K-8 | 364 students Minority enrollment: 4%
Rank: #1717.
West View School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
2847 Old State Rt 34
Limestone, TN 37681
(423) 753-1175
Gr: K-8 | 267 students Minority enrollment: 12%
Rank: #1818.
Grandview Elementary School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
2891 Hwy 11e
Telford, TN 37690
(423) 257-7400
Gr: PK-8 | 585 students Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #1919.
Mountain View Elementary School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
907 King Springs Rd
Johnson City, TN 37601
(423) 434-5260
Gr: PK-5 | 472 students Minority enrollment: 51%
Rank: #2020.
Daniel Boone High School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
1440 Suncrest Dr
Johnson City, TN 37615
(423) 477-1600
Gr: 9-12 | 1,145 students Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: #2121.
Lamar Elementary School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
3261 Highway 81 South
Jonesborough, TN 37659
(423) 753-1130
Gr: PK-8 | 391 students Minority enrollment: 12%
Rank: #2222.
David Crockett High School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
684 Old State Route 34
Jonesborough, TN 37659
(423) 753-1150
Gr: 9-12 | 1,122 students Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: #2323.
Fall Branch Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
1061 Highway 93
Jonesborough, TN 37659
(423) 348-1200
Gr: K-8 | 256 students Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #2424.
Central Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
252 Taylor Rd
Johnson City, TN 37601
(423) 547-4045
Gr: PK-8 | 267 students Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: n/an/a
Jonesborough Elementary School
710 N Cherokee St
Jonesborough, TN 37659
(423) 753-1100
Gr: PK-8 | 957 students Minority enrollment: 18%
Rank: n/an/a
Little Buccaneers Student Child Care Center
John Robt. Bell Dr, Warf - Pic
Johnson City, TN 37614
(423) 439-7549
Gr: PK
Rank: n/an/a
Washington County Adult High School
2002 Indian Ridge Rd
Johnson City, TN 37601
(423) 434-4900
Gr: 9-12

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public schools in Washington County, TN?
The top-ranked public schools in Washington County, TN include Towne Acres Elementary School, Fairmont Elementary School and Lake Ridge Elementary School. Washington County has one of the highest concentrations of top-ranked public schools in Tennessee.
How many public schools are located in Washington County?
28 public schools are located in Washington County.
What percentage of students in Washington County go to public school?
91% of all K-12 students in Washington County are educated in public schools (compared to the TN state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in Washington County?
Washington County public schools minority enrollment is 21% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Tennessee public schools average of 43% (majority Black).
Which public schools in Washington County are often viewed compared to one another?

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