For the 2025 school year, there are 7 public elementary schools serving 5,484 students in 37918, TN.
The top ranked public elementary schools in 37918, TN are Shannondale Elementary School, Brickey Mccloud Elementary School and Adrian Burnett Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public elementary schools in zipcode 37918 have an average math proficiency score of 21% (versus the Tennessee public elementary school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 28% (versus the 36% statewide average). Elementary schools in 37918, TN have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Tennessee public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 38% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Tennessee public elementary school average of 43% (majority Black).
Best 37918, TN Public Elementary Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Shannondale Elementary School
(Math: 58% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
5316 Shannondale Rd
Knoxville, TN 37918
(865) 689-1465
Knoxville, TN 37918
(865) 689-1465
Grades: K-5
| 365 students
Rank: #22.
Brickey Mccloud Elementary School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1810 Dry Gap Pike
Knoxville, TN 37918
(865) 689-1499
Knoxville, TN 37918
(865) 689-1499
Grades: PK-5
| 859 students
Rank: #33.
Adrian Burnett Elementary School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
4521 Brown Gap Rd
Knoxville, TN 37918
(865) 689-1474
Knoxville, TN 37918
(865) 689-1474
Grades: PK-5
| 564 students
Rank: #44.
Fountain City Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
2910 Montbelle Dr
Knoxville, TN 37918
(865) 689-1445
Knoxville, TN 37918
(865) 689-1445
Grades: K-5
| 381 students
Rank: #55.
Gresham Middle School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
500 Gresham Rd
Knoxville, TN 37918
(865) 689-1430
Knoxville, TN 37918
(865) 689-1430
Grades: 6-8
| 801 students
Rank: #66.
Ritta Elementary School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
6228 Washington Pike
Knoxville, TN 37918
(865) 689-1496
Knoxville, TN 37918
(865) 689-1496
Grades: PK-5
| 567 students
Rank: #77.
Tennessee Virtual Academy
(Math: 10% | Reading: 18%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1924 Dutch Valley Dr
Knoxville, TN 37918
(865) 992-9026
Knoxville, TN 37918
(865) 992-9026
Grades: K-6
| 1,947 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in 37918, TN?
The top ranked public elementary schools in 37918, TN include Shannondale Elementary School, Brickey Mccloud Elementary School and Adrian Burnett Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in 37918?
7 public elementary schools are located in 37918.
What is the racial composition of students in 37918?
37918 public elementary schools minority enrollment is 38% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Tennessee public elementary schools average of 43% (majority Black).
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