For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public school serving 574 students in the neighborhood of Downtown, Knoxville, TN.
The top-ranked public school in Downtown is L N Stem Academy. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of Downtown, Knoxville, TN public school have an average math proficiency score of 8% (versus the Tennessee public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 77% (versus the 37% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 23% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the Tennessee public school average of 43% (majority Black).
Best Public Schools in the neighborhood of Downtown, Knoxville, TN (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
L N Stem Academy
Magnet School
(Math: 56% | Reading: 80%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
401 Henley St
Knoxville, TN 37902
(865) 329-8440
Knoxville, TN 37902
(865) 329-8440
Gr: 9-12 | 581 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Downtown, Knoxville, TN?
The top-ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Downtown, Knoxville, TN include L N Stem Academy.
How many public schools are located in the neighborhood of Downtown, Knoxville?
1 public schools are located in the neighborhood of Downtown, Knoxville.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of Downtown, Knoxville?
the neighborhood of Downtown, Knoxville public schools minority enrollment is 23% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the Tennessee public schools average of 43% (majority Black).
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