For the 2025 school year, there are 5 public elementary schools serving 2,772 students in 37771, TN.
The top ranked public elementary schools in 37771, TN are North Middle School, Eaton Elementary School and The Ilearn Institute At Lenoir City Schools. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public elementary schools in zipcode 37771 have an average math proficiency score of 45% (versus the Tennessee public elementary school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 39% (versus the 36% statewide average). Elementary schools in 37771, TN have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Tennessee public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 36% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Tennessee public elementary school average of 43% (majority Black).
Best 37771, TN Public Elementary Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
North Middle School
(Math: 56% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
421 Hickory Creek Rd
Lenoir City, TN 37771
(865) 986-9944
Lenoir City, TN 37771
(865) 986-9944
Grades: 5-8
| 750 students
Rank: #22.
Eaton Elementary School
(Math: 57% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
423 Hickory Creek Rd
Lenoir City, TN 37771
(865) 986-2420
Lenoir City, TN 37771
(865) 986-2420
Grades: PK-4
| 649 students
Rank: #33.
The Ilearn Institute At Lenoir City Schools
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 60-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
200 East Broadway St
Lenoir City, TN 37771
(865) 988-1934
Lenoir City, TN 37771
(865) 988-1934
Grades: K-12
| 90 students
Rank: #44.
Lenoir City Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
203 Kelly Ln
Lenoir City, TN 37771
(865) 986-2009
Lenoir City, TN 37771
(865) 986-2009
Grades: PK-3
| 596 students
Rank: #55.
Lenoir City Intermediate/middle School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 26%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
2141 Harrison Ave
Lenoir City, TN 37771
(865) 986-2038
Lenoir City, TN 37771
(865) 986-2038
Grades: 4-8
| 687 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in 37771, TN?
The top ranked public elementary schools in 37771, TN include North Middle School, Eaton Elementary School and The Ilearn Institute At Lenoir City Schools.
How many public elementary schools are located in 37771?
5 public elementary schools are located in 37771.
What is the racial composition of students in 37771?
37771 public elementary schools minority enrollment is 36% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Tennessee public elementary schools average of 43% (majority Black).
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