For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 566 students in the neighborhood of Mechanicsville, Knoxville, TN.
The top-ranked public schools in Mechanicsville are Emerald Academy and Maynard Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of Mechanicsville, Knoxville, TN public schools have an average math proficiency score of 18% (versus the Tennessee public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 17% (versus the 37% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 83% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Tennessee public school average of 43% (majority Black).
Best Public Schools in the neighborhood of Mechanicsville, Knoxville, TN (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Emerald Academy
Charter School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 23%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
220 Carrick St
Knoxville, TN 37921
(865) 637-3227
Knoxville, TN 37921
(865) 637-3227
Gr: K-8 | 451 students Minority enrollment: 88%
Rank: #22.
Maynard Elementary School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 11-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
737 College St
Knoxville, TN 37921
(865) 594-1333
Knoxville, TN 37921
(865) 594-1333
Gr: PK-5 | 109 students Minority enrollment: 75%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Mechanicsville, Knoxville, TN?
The top-ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Mechanicsville, Knoxville, TN include Emerald Academy and Maynard Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in the neighborhood of Mechanicsville, Knoxville?
2 public schools are located in the neighborhood of Mechanicsville, Knoxville.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of Mechanicsville, Knoxville?
the neighborhood of Mechanicsville, Knoxville public schools minority enrollment is 83% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Tennessee public schools average of 43% (majority Black).
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