For the 2025 school year, there are 69 public elementary schools serving 39,809 students in Knoxville, TN.
The top ranked public elementary schools in Knoxville, TN are Sequoyah Elementary School, Blue Grass Elementary School and Farragut Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Knoxville, TN public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 38% (versus the Tennessee public elementary school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 37% (versus the 36% statewide average). Elementary schools in Knoxville have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Tennessee public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 38% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the Tennessee public elementary school average of 43% (majority Black).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Knoxville, TN (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Sequoyah Elementary School
(Math: 78% | Reading: 79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
942 Southgate Rd
Knoxville, TN 37919
(865) 594-1360
Knoxville, TN 37919
(865) 594-1360
Gr: K-5 | 507 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #22.
Blue Grass Elementary School
(Math: 69% | Reading: 69%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
8901 Blue Grass Rd
Knoxville, TN 37922
(865) 539-7864
Knoxville, TN 37922
(865) 539-7864
Gr: K-5 | 589 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Rank: #33.
Farragut Middle School
(Math: 72% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
200 West End Ave
Knoxville, TN 37922
(865) 966-9756
Knoxville, TN 37922
(865) 966-9756
Gr: 6-8 | 1,400 student Student-Teacher Ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
Rank: #44.
Farragut Intermediate
(Math: 69% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
208 West End Ave
Knoxville, TN 37922
(865) 966-6703
Knoxville, TN 37922
(865) 966-6703
Gr: 3-5 | 1,042 student Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 27%
Rank: #55.
Rocky Hill Elementary School
(Math: 64% | Reading: 69%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
1200 Morrell Rd
Knoxville, TN 37919
(865) 539-7844
Knoxville, TN 37919
(865) 539-7844
Gr: K-5 | 725 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
Rank: #66.
Northshore Elementary School
(Math: 68% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
1889 Thunderhead Rd
Knoxville, TN 37922
(865) 670-4104
Knoxville, TN 37922
(865) 670-4104
Gr: PK-5 | 1,101 student Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Rank: #77.
Bearden Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
5717 Kingston Pike
Knoxville, TN 37919
(865) 909-9000
Knoxville, TN 37919
(865) 909-9000
Gr: PK-5 | 387 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 32%
Rank: #88.
Shannondale Elementary School
(Math: 60% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
5316 Shannondale Rd
Knoxville, TN 37918
(865) 689-1465
Knoxville, TN 37918
(865) 689-1465
Gr: K-5 | 365 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 26%
Rank: #99.
West Valley Middle School
(Math: 59% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
9118 George Williams Rd
Knoxville, TN 37922
(865) 539-5145
Knoxville, TN 37922
(865) 539-5145
Gr: 6-8 | 1,107 student Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
Rank: #1010.
Hardin Valley Elementary School
(Math: 60% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
11445 Hardin Valley Rd
Knoxville, TN 37932
(865) 470-2088
Knoxville, TN 37932
(865) 470-2088
Gr: PK-5 | 1,211 student Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
Rank: #1111.
South Knox Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
801 Sevier Ave
Knoxville, TN 37920
(865) 579-2100
Knoxville, TN 37920
(865) 579-2100
Gr: PK-5 | 189 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 33%
Rank: #1212.
A L Lotts Elementary School
(Math: 55% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
9320 Westland Dr
Knoxville, TN 37922
(865) 539-8611
Knoxville, TN 37922
(865) 539-8611
Gr: PK-5 | 998 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 29%
Rank: #1313.
Mt Olive Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
2507 Maryville Pike S W
Knoxville, TN 37920
(865) 579-2170
Knoxville, TN 37920
(865) 579-2170
Gr: PK-5 | 227 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
Rank: #1414.
Gap Creek Elementary School
(Math: 60-69% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1920 Kimberlin Hts Rd
Knoxville, TN 37920
(865) 577-4860
Knoxville, TN 37920
(865) 577-4860
Gr: K-5 | 76 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: #1515.
Ball Camp Elementary School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
9801 Middlebrook Pike
Knoxville, TN 37931
(865) 539-7888
Knoxville, TN 37931
(865) 539-7888
Gr: PK-5 | 562 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 29%
Rank: #1616.
Halls Elementary School
(Math: 57% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
7502 Andersonville Pike
Knoxville, TN 37938
(865) 922-7445
Knoxville, TN 37938
(865) 922-7445
Gr: PK-5 | 727 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Rank: #1717.
Hardin Valley Middle School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
2280 Steele
Knoxville, TN 37901
(865) 594-1800
Knoxville, TN 37901
(865) 594-1800
Gr: 6-8 | 1,017 student Student-Teacher Ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 26%
Rank: #1818.
New Hopewell Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
757 Kimberlin Hgts Rd
Knoxville, TN 37920
(865) 579-2194
Knoxville, TN 37920
(865) 579-2194
Gr: K-5 | 257 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
Rank: #1919.
Beaumont Elementary/magnet
Magnet School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1211 Beaumont Ave
Knoxville, TN 37921
(865) 594-1272
Knoxville, TN 37921
(865) 594-1272
Gr: K-5 | 539 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 48%
Rank: #2020.
Brickey Mccloud Elementary School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1810 Dry Gap Pike
Knoxville, TN 37918
(865) 689-1499
Knoxville, TN 37918
(865) 689-1499
Gr: PK-5 | 859 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Rank: #2121.
West Hills Elementary School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
409 Vanosdale Rd
Knoxville, TN 37919
(865) 539-7850
Knoxville, TN 37919
(865) 539-7850
Gr: PK-5 | 721 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 44%
Rank: #2222.
Sterchi Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
900 Oaklett Dr
Knoxville, TN 37912
(865) 689-1470
Knoxville, TN 37912
(865) 689-1470
Gr: K-5 | 364 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 34%
Rank: #2323.
Amherst Elementary School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
5101 Schaad Rd
Knoxville, TN 37931
(865) 560-7001
Knoxville, TN 37931
(865) 560-7001
Gr: PK-5 | 692 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 37%
Rank: #2424.
Karns Middle School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
2925 Gray Hendrix Rd
Knoxville, TN 37931
(865) 539-7732
Knoxville, TN 37931
(865) 539-7732
Gr: 6-8 | 957 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 31%
Rank: #2525.
Bearden Middle School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1000 Francis Rd
Knoxville, TN 37909
(865) 539-7839
Knoxville, TN 37909
(865) 539-7839
Gr: 6-8 | 1,243 student Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 39%
Rank: #2626.
Ritta Elementary School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
6228 Washington Pike
Knoxville, TN 37918
(865) 689-1496
Knoxville, TN 37918
(865) 689-1496
Gr: PK-5 | 567 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 37%
Rank: #2727.
Cedar Bluff Elementary School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
705 North Cedar Bluff Rd
Knoxville, TN 37923
(865) 539-7721
Knoxville, TN 37923
(865) 539-7721
Gr: PK-5 | 1,053 student Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 42%
Rank: #2828.
Pleasant Ridge Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
3013 Walnoaks Rd
Knoxville, TN 37921
(865) 594-1354
Knoxville, TN 37921
(865) 594-1354
Gr: PK-5 | 297 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 48%
Rank: #2929.
Gresham Middle School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
500 Gresham Rd
Knoxville, TN 37918
(865) 689-1430
Knoxville, TN 37918
(865) 689-1430
Gr: 6-8 | 801 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 42%
Rank: #30 - 3130. - 31.
Adrian Burnett Elementary School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
4521 Brown Gap Rd
Knoxville, TN 37918
(865) 689-1474
Knoxville, TN 37918
(865) 689-1474
Gr: PK-5 | 564 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 40%
Rank: #30 - 3130. - 31.
Carter Elementary School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
8455 Strawberry Plains Pike
Knoxville, TN 37924
(865) 933-4172
Knoxville, TN 37924
(865) 933-4172
Gr: PK-5 | 517 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Rank: #32 - 3332. - 33.
Bonny Kate Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
7608 Martin Mill Pike
Knoxville, TN 37920
(865) 579-2108
Knoxville, TN 37920
(865) 579-2108
Gr: PK-5 | 375 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: #32 - 3332. - 33.
Fountain City Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
2910 Montbelle Dr
Knoxville, TN 37918
(865) 689-1445
Knoxville, TN 37918
(865) 689-1445
Gr: K-5 | 381 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 34%
Rank: #3434.
Cedar Bluff Middle School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
707 North Cedar Bluff Rd
Knoxville, TN 37923
(865) 539-7891
Knoxville, TN 37923
(865) 539-7891
Gr: 6-8 | 547 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 42%
Rank: #3535.
Gibbs Middle School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
7625 Tazewell
Knoxville, TN 37901
(865) 594-1800
Knoxville, TN 37901
(865) 594-1800
Gr: 6-8 | 614 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
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Knoxville, Tennessee Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Byington Solway Career And Technical Education Center (Closed 2023)
Vocational School
2700 Byington Solway Rd
Knoxville, TN 37931
(865) 693-3511
Knoxville, TN 37931
(865) 693-3511
Gr: 9-12
709 North Cedar Bluff Rd
Knoxville, TN 37923
(865) 539-7852
Knoxville, TN 37923
(865) 539-7852
Gr: 3-5 | 521 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
101 East Fifth Av
Knoxville, TN 37917
(865) 594-5081
Knoxville, TN 37917
(865) 594-5081
Gr: 9-12 | 95 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 32:1 Minority enrollment: 31%
Karns Annex Alternative School (Closed 2006)
Alternative School
8109 Beaver Ridge Rd
Knoxville, TN 37931
(865) 470-2134
Knoxville, TN 37931
(865) 470-2134
Gr: PK-12 | 57 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 4:1
8108 Beaver Ridge Rd
Knoxville, TN 37931
(865) 539-7772
Knoxville, TN 37931
(865) 539-7772
Gr: 3-5 | 570 students
600 N. Chilhowee Dr
Knoxville, TN 37924
(865) 622-3902
Knoxville, TN 37924
(865) 622-3902
Gr: 1-5 | 119 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 39%
2925 Gray Hendrix Rd
Knoxville, TN 37931
(865) 622-3902
Knoxville, TN 37931
(865) 622-3902
Gr: 9-12 | 223 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 29%
2925 Gray Hendrix Rd
Knoxville, TN 37931
(865) 622-3902
Knoxville, TN 37931
(865) 622-3902
Gr: 6-8 | 141 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 32%
101 East 5th Av, Room 308
Knoxville, TN 37917
(865) 594-3713
Knoxville, TN 37917
(865) 594-3713
Gr: 9-12 | 271 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 271:1
535 Chicamauga Ave
Knoxville, TN 37917
(865) 689-1454
Knoxville, TN 37917
(865) 689-1454
Gr: 9-12
Mckeesport Avts (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
501 South 21st St
Knoxville, TN 37916
(865) 594-5035
Knoxville, TN 37916
(865) 594-5035
Gr: Inquire with school | 101 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 5:1
North Knox Career And Technical Education Center (Closed 2023)
Vocational School
7411 Ledgerwood Dr
Knoxville, TN 37938
(865) 922-7576
Knoxville, TN 37938
(865) 922-7576
Gr: 9-12
Tennessee Middle School For The Deaf (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
2725 Island Home Blvd
Knoxville, TN 37920
(865) 579-2500
Knoxville, TN 37920
(865) 579-2500
Gr: 6-8 | 36 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 5:1 Minority enrollment: 39%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in Knoxville, TN?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Knoxville, TN include Sequoyah Elementary School, Blue Grass Elementary School and Farragut Middle School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Knoxville?
69 public elementary schools are located in Knoxville.
What is the racial composition of students in Knoxville?
Knoxville public elementary schools minority enrollment is 38% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the Tennessee public elementary schools average of 43% (majority Black).
Which public elementary schools in Knoxville are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public elementary schools in Knoxville include: Richard Yoakley School vs. Ridgedale Alternative School, Ridgedale Alternative School vs. Richard Yoakley School, West Valley Middle School vs. Farragut Middle School
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