For the 2026 school year, there are 9 public elementary schools serving 2,902 students in 37920, TN.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in 37920, TN are South Knox Elementary School, Mt Olive Elementary School and Gap Creek Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public elementary schools in zipcode 37920 have an average math proficiency score of 30% (versus the Tennessee public elementary school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 27% (versus the 36% statewide average). Elementary schools in 37920, TN have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Tennessee public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 35% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Tennessee public elementary school average of 43% (majority Black).
Best 37920, TN Public Elementary Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
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: #22.
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: #33.
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: #44.
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: #55.
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: #66.
Dogwood Elementary School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 23%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
705 Tipton Ave
Knoxville, TN 37920
(865) 579-5677
Knoxville, TN 37920
(865) 579-5677
Gr: PK-5 | 562 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 54%
Rank: #77.
South Doyle Middle School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 21%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
3900 Decatur Rd
Knoxville, TN 37920
(865) 579-2133
Knoxville, TN 37920
(865) 579-2133
Gr: 6-8 | 799 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 34%
Rank: #88.
Tennessee School For Deaf Elementary School
Special Education School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
2725 Island Home Blvd
Knoxville, TN 37920
(865) 579-2500
Knoxville, TN 37920
(865) 579-2500
Gr: PK-6 | 42 students Student-teacher ratio: 4:1 Minority enrollment: 31%
Rank: #99.
Mooreland Heights Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
5315 Magazine Rd
Knoxville, TN 37920
(865) 579-2105
Knoxville, TN 37920
(865) 579-2105
Gr: PK-5 | 375 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 56%
37920, Tennessee Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
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%
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What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in 37920, TN?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in 37920, TN include South Knox Elementary School, Mt Olive Elementary School and Gap Creek Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in 37920?
9 public elementary schools are located in 37920.
What is the racial composition of students in 37920?
37920 public elementary schools minority enrollment is 35% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Tennessee public elementary schools average of 43% (majority Black).
