For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public school serving 123 students in Pioneer, TN.
The top-ranked public school in Pioneer, TN is Elk Valley Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Pioneer, TN public school have an average math proficiency score of 22% (versus the Tennessee public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 27% (versus the 37% statewide average). Schools in Pioneer have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Tennessee public schools.
Minority enrollment is 5% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Tennessee public school average of 43% (majority Black).
Best Public Schools in Pioneer, TN (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Elk Valley Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
6691 Hwy 297
Pioneer, TN 37847
(423) 784-6866
Pioneer, TN 37847
(423) 784-6866
Gr: K-8 | 123 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Pioneer, TN?
The top-ranked public schools in Pioneer, TN include Elk Valley Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Pioneer?
1 public schools are located in Pioneer.
What is the racial composition of students in Pioneer?
Pioneer public schools minority enrollment is 5% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Tennessee public schools average of 43% (majority Black).
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