For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public elementary schools serving 2,128 students in 37912, TN.
The top ranked public elementary schools in 37912, TN are Sterchi Elementary School, Norwood Elementary School and Inskip Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public elementary schools in zipcode 37912 have an average math proficiency score of 13% (versus the Tennessee public elementary school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 19% (versus the 36% statewide average). Elementary schools in 37912, TN have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Tennessee public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 64% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Tennessee public elementary school average of 43% (majority Black).
Best 37912, TN Public Elementary Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Sterchi Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
900 Oaklett Dr
Knoxville, TN 37912
(865) 689-1470
Knoxville, TN 37912
(865) 689-1470
Grades: K-5
| 364 students
Rank: #22.
Norwood Elementary School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 20%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1909 Merchant Dr
Knoxville, TN 37912
(865) 689-1460
Knoxville, TN 37912
(865) 689-1460
Grades: PK-5
| 489 students
Rank: #33.
Inskip Elementary School
(Math: 10% | Reading: 16%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
4701 High School St
Knoxville, TN 37912
(865) 689-1450
Knoxville, TN 37912
(865) 689-1450
Grades: PK-5
| 467 students
Rank: #44.
Northwest Middle School
(Math: 7% | Reading: 15%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
5301 Pleasant Ridge Rd
Knoxville, TN 37912
(865) 594-1345
Knoxville, TN 37912
(865) 594-1345
Grades: 6-8
| 808 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in 37912, TN?
The top ranked public elementary schools in 37912, TN include Sterchi Elementary School, Norwood Elementary School and Inskip Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in 37912?
4 public elementary schools are located in 37912.
What is the racial composition of students in 37912?
37912 public elementary schools minority enrollment is 64% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Tennessee public elementary schools average of 43% (majority Black).
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