For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public preschools serving 878 students in 37917, TN.
The top ranked public preschools in 37917, TN are Christenberry Elementary School and Belle Morris Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public preschools in zipcode 37917 have an average math proficiency score of 25% (versus the Tennessee public pre school average of 37%), and reading proficiency score of 22% (versus the 37% statewide average). Pre schools in 37917, TN have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Tennessee public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 66% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Tennessee public preschool average of 42% (majority Black).
Best 37917, TN Public Preschools (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
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 preschools in 37917, TN?
The top ranked public preschools in 37917, TN include Christenberry Elementary School and Belle Morris Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in 37917?
2 public preschools are located in 37917.
What is the racial composition of students in 37917?
37917 public preschools minority enrollment is 66% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Tennessee public preschools average of 42% (majority Black).
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