For the 2023 school year, there are 83 public schools serving 54,316 students in Knoxville, TN (there are 49 private schools, serving 10,762 private students). 83% of all K-12 students in Knoxville, TN are educated in public schools (compared to the TN state average of 90%).
The top ranked public schools in Knoxville, TN are Sequoyah Elementary School, Blue Grass Elementary School and Farragut Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Knoxville, TN public schools have an average math proficiency score of 29% (versus the Tennessee public school average of 27%), and reading proficiency score of 33% (versus the 30% statewide average). Schools in Knoxville have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Tennessee public schools.
Minority enrollment is 36% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Tennessee public school average of 40% (majority Black).
Best Knoxville, TN Public Schools (2023)
School (Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Sequoyah Elementary School
Math: 75% | Reading: 76%
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
942 Southgate Rd
Knoxville, TN 37919
(865) 594-1360
Knoxville, TN 37919
(865) 594-1360
Grades: PK-5
| 445 students
Rank: #22.
Blue Grass Elementary School
Math: 64% | Reading: 67%
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
8901 Blue Grass Rd
Knoxville, TN 37922
(865) 539-7864
Knoxville, TN 37922
(865) 539-7864
Grades: K-5
| 519 students
Rank: #33.
Farragut Middle School
Math: 68% | Reading: 58%
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
200 West End Ave
Knoxville, TN 37922
(865) 966-9756
Knoxville, TN 37922
(865) 966-9756
Grades: 6-8
| 1,375 students
Rank: #4 - 54. - 5.
Farragut Intermediate
Math: 60% | Reading: 56%
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
208 West End Ave
Knoxville, TN 37922
(865) 966-6703
Knoxville, TN 37922
(865) 966-6703
Grades: 3-5
| 1,052 students
Rank: #4 - 54. - 5.
Northshore Elementary School
Math: 57% | Reading: 58%
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
1889 Thunderhead Rd
Knoxville, TN 37922
(865) 670-4104
Knoxville, TN 37922
(865) 670-4104
Grades: PK-5
| 1,019 students
Rank: #66.
Rocky Hill Elementary School
Math: 57% | Reading: 57%
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
1200 Morrell Rd
Knoxville, TN 37919
(865) 539-7844
Knoxville, TN 37919
(865) 539-7844
Grades: PK-5
| 726 students
Rank: #77.
Hardin Valley Elementary School
Math: 54% | Reading: 53%
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
11445 Hardin Valley Rd
Knoxville, TN 37932
(865) 470-2088
Knoxville, TN 37932
(865) 470-2088
Grades: PK-5
| 1,190 students
Rank: #88.
Bearden Elementary School
Math: 55-59% | Reading: 45-49%
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
5717 Kingston Pike
Knoxville, TN 37919
(865) 909-9000
Knoxville, TN 37919
(865) 909-9000
Grades: K-5
| 317 students
Rank: #99.
A L Lotts Elementary School
Math: 50% | Reading: 47%
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
9320 Westland Dr
Knoxville, TN 37922
(865) 539-8611
Knoxville, TN 37922
(865) 539-8611
Grades: K-5
| 958 students
Rank: #1010.
Shannondale Elementary School
Math: 45-49% | Reading: 45-49%
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
5316 Shannondale Rd
Knoxville, TN 37918
(865) 689-1465
Knoxville, TN 37918
(865) 689-1465
Grades: K-5
| 379 students
Rank: #1111.
Ball Camp Elementary School
Math: 46% | Reading: 47%
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
9801 Middlebrook Pike
Knoxville, TN 37931
(865) 539-7888
Knoxville, TN 37931
(865) 539-7888
Grades: PK-5
| 538 students
Rank: #1212.
West Valley Middle School
Math: 48% | Reading: 44%
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
9118 George Williams Rd
Knoxville, TN 37922
(865) 539-5145
Knoxville, TN 37922
(865) 539-5145
Grades: 6-8
| 1,178 students
Rank: #1313.
Hardin Valley Middle School
Math: 43% | Reading: 40%
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
2280 Steele
Knoxville, TN 37901
(865) 594-1800
Knoxville, TN 37901
(865) 594-1800
Grades: 6-8
| 984 students
Rank: #1414.
Brickey Mccloud Elementary School
Math: 42% | Reading: 41%
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1810 Dry Gap Pike
Knoxville, TN 37918
(865) 689-1499
Knoxville, TN 37918
(865) 689-1499
Grades: PK-5
| 863 students
Rank: #1515.
Sterchi Elementary School
Math: 35-39% | Reading: 40-44%
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
900 Oaklett Dr
Knoxville, TN 37912
(865) 689-1470
Knoxville, TN 37912
(865) 689-1470
Grades: K-5
| 355 students
Rank: #1616.
Halls Elementary School
Math: 43% | Reading: 34%
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
7502 Andersonville Pike
Knoxville, TN 37938
(865) 922-7445
Knoxville, TN 37938
(865) 922-7445
Grades: PK-5
| 695 students
Rank: #1717.
Beaumont Elementary/magnet
Magnet School
Math: 34% | Reading: 39%
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1211 Beaumont Ave
Knoxville, TN 37921
(865) 594-1272
Knoxville, TN 37921
(865) 594-1272
Grades: K-5
| 582 students
Rank: #1818.
Farragut High School
Math: 24% | Reading: 65%
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
11237 Kingston Pike
Knoxville, TN 37922
(865) 966-9775
Knoxville, TN 37922
(865) 966-9775
Grades: 9-12
| 2,005 students
Rank: #19 - 2019. - 20.
Mt Olive Elementary School
Math: 30-34% | Reading: 35-39%
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
2507 Maryville Pike S W
Knoxville, TN 37920
(865) 579-2170
Knoxville, TN 37920
(865) 579-2170
Grades: K-5
| 204 students
Rank: #19 - 2019. - 20.
South Knox Elementary School
Math: 30-34% | Reading: 35-39%
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
801 Sevier Ave
Knoxville, TN 37920
(865) 579-2100
Knoxville, TN 37920
(865) 579-2100
Grades: PK-5
| 156 students
Rank: #2121.
Amherst Elementary School
Math: 39% | Reading: 33%
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
5101 Schaad Rd
Knoxville, TN 37931
(865) 560-7001
Knoxville, TN 37931
(865) 560-7001
Grades: PK-5
| 653 students
Rank: #2222.
Fountain City Elementary School
Math: 25-29% | Reading: 30-34%
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
2910 Montbelle Dr
Knoxville, TN 37918
(865) 689-1445
Knoxville, TN 37918
(865) 689-1445
Grades: PK-5
| 347 students
Rank: #2323.
Bearden Middle School
Math: 24% | Reading: 35%
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1000 Francis Rd
Knoxville, TN 37909
(865) 539-7839
Knoxville, TN 37909
(865) 539-7839
Grades: 6-8
| 1,277 students
Rank: #2424.
Gap Creek Elementary School
Math: 21-39% | Reading: 21-39%
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1920 Kimberlin Hts Rd
Knoxville, TN 37920
(865) 577-4860
Knoxville, TN 37920
(865) 577-4860
Grades: K-5
| 73 students
Rank: #2525.
New Hopewell Elementary School
Math: 30-34% | Reading: 25-29%
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
757 Kimberlin Hgts Rd
Knoxville, TN 37920
(865) 579-2194
Knoxville, TN 37920
(865) 579-2194
Grades: K-5
| 214 students
Rank: #2626.
L N Stem Academy
Magnet School
Math: 6-9% | Reading: 75-79%
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
401 Henley St
Knoxville, TN 37902
(865) 329-8440
Knoxville, TN 37902
(865) 329-8440
Grades: 9-12
| 583 students
Rank: #2727.
West Hills Elementary School
Math: 27% | Reading: 31%
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
409 Vanosdale Rd
Knoxville, TN 37919
(865) 539-7850
Knoxville, TN 37919
(865) 539-7850
Grades: PK-5
| 688 students
Rank: #2828.
Career Magnet Academy
Magnet School
Math: ≤10% | Reading: 50-59%
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
7201 Strawberry Plains Pike
Knoxville, TN 37914
(865) 594-1731
Knoxville, TN 37914
(865) 594-1731
Grades: 9-12
| 257 students
Rank: #2929.
Cedar Bluff Elementary School
Math: 27% | Reading: 29%
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
705 North Cedar Bluff Rd
Knoxville, TN 37923
(865) 539-7721
Knoxville, TN 37923
(865) 539-7721
Grades: PK-5
| 1,199 students
Rank: #3030.
Bonny Kate Elementary School
Math: 20-24% | Reading: 30-34%
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
7608 Martin Mill Pike
Knoxville, TN 37920
(865) 579-2108
Knoxville, TN 37920
(865) 579-2108
Grades: PK-5
| 336 students
Rank: #3131.
Bearden High School
Math: 9% | Reading: 51%
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
8352 Kingston Pike
Knoxville, TN 37919
(865) 539-7800
Knoxville, TN 37919
(865) 539-7800
Grades: 9-12
| 2,062 students
Rank: #3232.
Cedar Bluff Middle School
Math: 26% | Reading: 29%
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
707 North Cedar Bluff Rd
Knoxville, TN 37923
(865) 539-7891
Knoxville, TN 37923
(865) 539-7891
Grades: 6-8
| 608 students
Rank: #3333.
Halls Middle School
Math: 29% | Reading: 25%
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
4317 East Emory Rd
Knoxville, TN 37938
(865) 922-7494
Knoxville, TN 37938
(865) 922-7494
Grades: 6-8
| 1,069 students
Rank: #3434.
Gresham Middle School
Math: 23% | Reading: 28%
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
500 Gresham Rd
Knoxville, TN 37918
(865) 689-1430
Knoxville, TN 37918
(865) 689-1430
Grades: 6-8
| 821 students
Rank: #35 - 3635. - 36.
Chilhowee Intermediate
Math: 20-24% | Reading: 25-29%
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
5005 Asheville Hwy
Knoxville, TN 37914
(865) 594-1285
Knoxville, TN 37914
(865) 594-1285
Grades: 3-5
| 177 students
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Knoxville, Tennessee Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Byington Solway Career And Technical Education Center (Closed 2021)
Vocational School
2700 Byington Solway Rd
Knoxville, TN 37931
(865) 693-3511
Knoxville, TN 37931
(865) 693-3511
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
709 North Cedar Bluff Rd
Knoxville, TN 37923
(865) 539-7852
Knoxville, TN 37923
(865) 539-7852
Grades: 3-5
| 521 students
101 East Fifth Av
Knoxville, TN 37917
(865) 594-5081
Knoxville, TN 37917
(865) 594-5081
Grades: 9-12
| 95 students
Karns Annex Alternative School (Closed 2006)
Alternative School
8109 Beaver Ridge Rd
Knoxville, TN 37931
(865) 470-2134
Knoxville, TN 37931
(865) 470-2134
Grades: PK-12
| 57 students
8108 Beaver Ridge Rd
Knoxville, TN 37931
(865) 539-7772
Knoxville, TN 37931
(865) 539-7772
Grades: 3-5
| 570 students
101 East 5th Av, Room 308
Knoxville, TN 37917
(865) 594-3713
Knoxville, TN 37917
(865) 594-3713
Grades: 9-12
| 271 students
Mckeesport Avts (Closed 2021)
Special Education School
501 South 21st St
Knoxville, TN 37916
(865) 594-5035
Knoxville, TN 37916
(865) 594-5035
Grades: Inquire with school
| 101 students
North Knox Career And Technical Education Center (Closed 2021)
Vocational School
7411 Ledgerwood Dr
Knoxville, TN 37938
(865) 922-7576
Knoxville, TN 37938
(865) 922-7576
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Tennessee Middle School For The Deaf (Closed 2021)
Special Education School
2725 Island Home Blvd
Knoxville, TN 37920
(865) 579-2500
Knoxville, TN 37920
(865) 579-2500
Grades: 6-8
| 36 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Knoxville, TN?
The top ranked public schools in Knoxville, TN include Sequoyah Elementary School, Blue Grass Elementary School and Farragut Middle School.
How many public schools are located in Knoxville, TN?
83 public schools are located in Knoxville, TN.
What percentage of students in Knoxville, TN go to public school?
83% of all K-12 students in Knoxville, TN are educated in public schools (compared to the TN state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in Knoxville, TN?
Knoxville, TN public schools minority enrollment is 36% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Tennessee public schools average of 40% (majority Black).
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