For the 2026 school year, there are 6 public elementary schools serving 3,160 students in Lenoir City, TN.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Lenoir City, TN are Eaton Elementary School, North Middle School and Highland Park Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Lenoir City, TN public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 44% (versus the Tennessee public elementary school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 39% (versus the 36% statewide average). Elementary schools in Lenoir City have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Tennessee public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 34% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Tennessee public elementary school average of 43% (majority Black).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Lenoir City, TN (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Eaton Elementary School
(Math: 67% | 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
Gr: PK-4 | 649 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Rank: #22.
North Middle School
(Math: 52% | 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
Gr: 5-8 | 750 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
Rank: #33.
Highland Park Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
4404 Hwy 11 E
Lenoir City, TN 37772
(865) 986-2241
Lenoir City, TN 37772
(865) 986-2241
Gr: PK-4 | 388 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
Rank: #44.
The Ilearn Institute At Lenoir City Schools
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 60-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
200 East Broadway St
Lenoir City, TN 37771
(865) 988-1934
Lenoir City, TN 37771
(865) 988-1934
Gr: K-12 | 90 students Student-teacher ratio: 4:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
Rank: #55.
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
Gr: PK-3 | 596 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 55%
Rank: #66.
Lenoir City Intermediate/middle School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 26%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
2141 Harrison Ave
Lenoir City, TN 37771
(865) 986-2038
Lenoir City, TN 37771
(865) 986-2038
Gr: 4-8 | 687 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 59%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in Lenoir City, TN?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Lenoir City, TN include Eaton Elementary School, North Middle School and Highland Park Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Lenoir City?
6 public elementary schools are located in Lenoir City.
What is the racial composition of students in Lenoir City?
Lenoir City public elementary schools minority enrollment is 34% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Tennessee public elementary schools average of 43% (majority Black).
Which public elementary schools in Lenoir City are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public elementary schools in Lenoir City include: Lenoir City Intermediate/middle School vs. North Middle School, North Middle School vs. Lenoir City Intermediate/middle School, Highland Park Elementary School vs. Eaton Elementary School
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