For the 2026 school year, there are 8 public schools serving 2,495 students in 37921, TN (there are 1 private school, serving 675 private students). 79% of all K-12 students in 37921, TN are educated in public schools (compared to the TN state average of 90%).
The top-ranked public schools in 37921, TN are Beaumont Elementary/magnet, Pleasant Ridge Elementary School and West Haven Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 37921 have an average math proficiency score of 24% (versus the Tennessee public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 28% (versus the 37% statewide average). Schools in 37921, TN have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Tennessee public schools.
Minority enrollment is 70% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Tennessee public school average of 43% (majority Black).
Best 37921, TN Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Beaumont Elementary/magnet
Magnet School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1211 Beaumont Ave
Knoxville, TN 37921
(865) 594-1272
Knoxville, TN 37921
(865) 594-1272
Gr: K-5 | 504 students Minority enrollment: 48%
Rank: #22.
Pleasant Ridge Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
3013 Walnoaks Rd
Knoxville, TN 37921
(865) 594-1354
Knoxville, TN 37921
(865) 594-1354
Gr: PK-5 | 299 students Minority enrollment: 44%
Rank: #33.
West Haven Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
3620 Sisk Rd
Knoxville, TN 37921
(865) 594-4467
Knoxville, TN 37921
(865) 594-4467
Gr: PK-5 | 341 students Minority enrollment: 68%
Rank: #44.
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: #55.
West View Elementary School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1714 Mingle Ave
Knoxville, TN 37921
(865) 594-4471
Knoxville, TN 37921
(865) 594-4471
Gr: PK-5 | 204 students Minority enrollment: 78%
Rank: #66.
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%
Rank: #77.
Lonsdale Elementary School
(Math: 8% | Reading: 16%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1505 Louisiana Ave
Knoxville, TN 37921
(865) 594-1330
Knoxville, TN 37921
(865) 594-1330
Gr: PK-5 | 537 students Minority enrollment: 92%
Rank: #88.
Ridgedale Alternative School
Alternative School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤10%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
4600 Ridgedale Rd
Knoxville, TN 37921
(865) 909-9099
Knoxville, TN 37921
(865) 909-9099
Gr: 6-12 | 50 students Minority enrollment: 34%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in 37921, TN?
The top-ranked public schools in 37921, TN include Beaumont Elementary/magnet, Pleasant Ridge Elementary School and West Haven Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in 37921?
8 public schools are located in 37921.
What percentage of students in 37921 go to public school?
79% of all K-12 students in 37921 are educated in public schools (compared to the TN state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in 37921?
37921 public schools minority enrollment is 70% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Tennessee public schools average of 43% (majority Black).
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