For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public elementary schools serving 1,525 students in the neighborhood of South Knoxville, Knoxville, TN.
The top ranked public elementary schools in South Knoxville are South Knox Elementary School, Dogwood Elementary School and South Doyle Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of South Knoxville, Knoxville, TN public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 23% (versus the Tennessee public elementary school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 18% (versus the 36% statewide average).
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 Public Elementary Schools in the neighborhood of South Knoxville, Knoxville, TN (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
South Knox Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
801 Sevier Ave
Knoxville, TN 37920
(865) 579-2100
Knoxville, TN 37920
(865) 579-2100
Grades: PK-5
| 189 students
Rank: #22.
Dogwood Elementary School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 23%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
705 Tipton Ave
Knoxville, TN 37920
(865) 579-5677
Knoxville, TN 37920
(865) 579-5677
Grades: PK-5
| 562 students
Rank: #33.
South Doyle Middle School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 21%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
3900 Decatur Rd
Knoxville, TN 37920
(865) 579-2133
Knoxville, TN 37920
(865) 579-2133
Grades: 6-8
| 799 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in the neighborhood of South Knoxville, Knoxville, TN?
The top ranked public elementary schools in the neighborhood of South Knoxville, Knoxville, TN include South Knox Elementary School, Dogwood Elementary School and South Doyle Middle School.
How many public elementary schools are located in the neighborhood of South Knoxville, Knoxville?
3 public elementary schools are located in the neighborhood of South Knoxville, Knoxville.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of South Knoxville, Knoxville?
the neighborhood of South Knoxville, Knoxville 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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