For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public elementary schools serving 1,450 students in 37917, TN.
The top ranked public elementary schools in 37917, TN are Christenberry Elementary School, Belle Morris Elementary School and Whittle Springs Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public elementary schools in zipcode 37917 have an average math proficiency score of 16% (versus the Tennessee public elementary school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 16% (versus the 36% statewide average). Elementary schools in 37917, TN have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Tennessee public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 66% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Tennessee public elementary school average of 43% (majority Black).
Best 37917, TN Public Elementary Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Christenberry Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
927 Oglewood Ave
Knoxville, TN 37917
(865) 594-8500
Knoxville, TN 37917
(865) 594-8500
Grades: PK-5
| 476 students
Rank: #22.
Belle Morris Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
2308 Washington Pike
Knoxville, TN 37917
(865) 594-1277
Knoxville, TN 37917
(865) 594-1277
Grades: PK-5
| 402 students
Rank: #33.
Whittle Springs Middle School
(Math: 11% | Reading: 12%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
2700 White Oak Ln
Knoxville, TN 37917
(865) 594-4474
Knoxville, TN 37917
(865) 594-4474
Grades: 6-8
| 467 students
Rank: #44.
Richard Yoakley School
Alternative School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: ≤5%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
4415 Washington Pike
Knoxville, TN 37917
(865) 594-3790
Knoxville, TN 37917
(865) 594-3790
Grades: 6-12
| 105 students
37917, Tennessee Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
101 East Fifth Av
Knoxville, TN 37917
(865) 594-5081
Knoxville, TN 37917
(865) 594-5081
Grades: 9-12
| 95 students
101 East 5th Av, Room 308
Knoxville, TN 37917
(865) 594-3713
Knoxville, TN 37917
(865) 594-3713
Grades: 9-12
| 271 students
535 Chicamauga Ave
Knoxville, TN 37917
(865) 689-1454
Knoxville, TN 37917
(865) 689-1454
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in 37917, TN?
The top ranked public elementary schools in 37917, TN include Christenberry Elementary School, Belle Morris Elementary School and Whittle Springs Middle School.
How many public elementary schools are located in 37917?
4 public elementary schools are located in 37917.
What is the racial composition of students in 37917?
37917 public elementary schools minority enrollment is 66% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Tennessee public elementary schools average of 43% (majority Black).
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