For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public school serving 351 students in Ridgetop, TN (there are , serving 32 private students). 92% 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 25% 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 | 351 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
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?
92% 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 25% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Tennessee public schools average of 43% (majority Black).
Recent Articles
Year-Round Schooling in 2026: Updated Parent Guide
Explore the latest 2026 data, trends, costs, and parent planning tips in the ongoing debate over year-round schooling vs the traditional calendar.
No Child Left Behind: Past, Present, and Future of U.S. School Policy
Explore how No Child Left Behind evolved into ESSA, what it means for 2025‑26 schooling, and what parents need to know about testing, admissions planning, and funding.
Understanding Public School Fees & Optional Costs Guide
Discover what public school fees are required versus optional, with 2026 updates for parents, students, and educators on budgeting and planning.