For the 2026 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 18% (versus the Tennessee public elementary school average of 39%), 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 (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Christenberry Elementary School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
927 Oglewood Ave
Knoxville, TN 37917
(865) 594-8500
Knoxville, TN 37917
(865) 594-8500
Gr: PK-5 | 476 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 62%
Rank: #22.
Belle Morris Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
2308 Washington Pike
Knoxville, TN 37917
(865) 594-1277
Knoxville, TN 37917
(865) 594-1277
Gr: PK-5 | 402 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 71%
Rank: #33.
Whittle Springs Middle School
(Math: 16% | Reading: 12%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
2700 White Oak Ln
Knoxville, TN 37917
(865) 594-4474
Knoxville, TN 37917
(865) 594-4474
Gr: 6-8 | 467 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 69%
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
Gr: 6-12 | 105 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 56%
37917, Tennessee Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
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%
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
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>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).