For the 2025 school year, there are 8 public schools serving 3,651 students in 37601, TN (there are , serving 838 private students). 81% of all K-12 students in 37601, TN are educated in public schools (compared to the TN state average of 90%).
The top ranked public schools in 37601, TN are Fairmont Elementary School, Lake Ridge Elementary School and Indian Trail Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 37601 have an average math proficiency score of 55% (versus the Tennessee public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 50% (versus the 37% statewide average). Schools in 37601, TN have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 10% of Tennessee public schools.
Minority enrollment is 29% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Tennessee public school average of 43% (majority Black).
Best 37601, TN 51±¬ÁÏs (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Fairmont Elementary School
(Math: 69% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
1405 Lester Harris Rd
Johnson City, TN 37601
(423) 434-5275
Johnson City, TN 37601
(423) 434-5275
Gr: PK-5 | 555 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 32%
Rank: #22.
Lake Ridge Elementary School
(Math: 73% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
1001 Lake Ridge Square
Johnson City, TN 37601
(423) 610-6030
Johnson City, TN 37601
(423) 610-6030
Gr: K-5 | 652 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
Rank: #33.
Indian Trail Middle School
(Math: 56% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
307 Car Mol Dr
Johnson City, TN 37601
(423) 610-6000
Johnson City, TN 37601
(423) 610-6000
Gr: 6-8 | 797 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 29%
Rank: #44.
Happy Valley Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1840 Milligan Hwy
Johnson City, TN 37601
(423) 547-4028
Johnson City, TN 37601
(423) 547-4028
Gr: PK-4 | 541 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: #55.
North Side Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1000 N Roan St
Johnson City, TN 37601
(423) 434-5249
Johnson City, TN 37601
(423) 434-5249
Gr: PK-5 | 357 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 50%
Rank: #66.
Mountain View Elementary School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
907 King Springs Rd
Johnson City, TN 37601
(423) 434-5260
Johnson City, TN 37601
(423) 434-5260
Gr: PK-5 | 488 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 48%
Rank: #77.
Central Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
252 Taylor Rd
Johnson City, TN 37601
(423) 547-4045
Johnson City, TN 37601
(423) 547-4045
Gr: PK-8 | 261 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: n/an/a
2002 Indian Ridge Rd
Johnson City, TN 37601
(423) 434-4900
Johnson City, TN 37601
(423) 434-4900
Gr: 9-12
37601, Tennessee 51±¬ÁÏs (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
4352 North Roan St
Johnson City, TN 37601
(423) 283-3520
Johnson City, TN 37601
(423) 283-3520
Gr: 5-8 | 332 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 37601, TN?
The top ranked public schools in 37601, TN include Fairmont Elementary School, Lake Ridge Elementary School and Indian Trail Middle School.
How many public schools are located in 37601?
8 public schools are located in 37601.
What percentage of students in 37601 go to public school?
81% of all K-12 students in 37601 are educated in public schools (compared to the TN state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in 37601?
37601 public schools minority enrollment is 29% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Tennessee public schools average of 43% (majority Black).
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