For the 2025 school year, there are 12 public schools serving 3,920 students in 37920, TN (there are , serving 56 private students). 99% of all K-12 students in 37920, TN are educated in public schools (compared to the TN state average of 90%).
The top ranked public schools in 37920, TN are New Hopewell Elementary School, South Knox Elementary School and Mt Olive Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 37920 have an average math proficiency score of 21% (versus the Tennessee public school average of 31%), and reading proficiency score of 28% (versus the 37% statewide average). Schools in 37920, TN have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Tennessee public schools.
Minority enrollment is 34% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Tennessee public school average of 43% (majority Black).
Best 37920, TN 九游体育s (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #1 - 21. - 2.
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
Grades: K-5
| 257 students
Rank: #1 - 21. - 2.
South Knox Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
801 Sevier Ave
Knoxville, TN 37920
(865) 579-2100
Knoxville, TN 37920
(865) 579-2100
Grades: PK-5
| 189 students
Rank: #33.
Mt Olive Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | 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
Grades: PK-5
| 227 students
Rank: #44.
Gap Creek Elementary School
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1920 Kimberlin Hts Rd
Knoxville, TN 37920
(865) 577-4860
Knoxville, TN 37920
(865) 577-4860
Grades: K-5
| 76 students
Rank: #55.
Bonny Kate Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | 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
Grades: PK-5
| 375 students
Rank: #66.
Dogwood Elementary School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 23%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
705 Tipton Ave
Knoxville, TN 37920
(865) 579-5677
Knoxville, TN 37920
(865) 579-5677
Grades: PK-5
| 562 students
Rank: #77.
South Doyle Middle School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 21%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
3900 Decatur Rd
Knoxville, TN 37920
(865) 579-2133
Knoxville, TN 37920
(865) 579-2133
Grades: 6-8
| 799 students
Rank: #88.
South Doyle High School
(Math: 10% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
2020 Tipton Station Rd
Knoxville, TN 37920
(865) 577-4475
Knoxville, TN 37920
(865) 577-4475
Grades: 9-12
| 955 students
Rank: #99.
Tennessee School For Deaf Elementary School
Special Education School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
2725 Island Home Blvd
Knoxville, TN 37920
(865) 579-2500
Knoxville, TN 37920
(865) 579-2500
Grades: PK-6
| 42 students
Rank: #1010.
Mooreland Heights Elementary School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
5315 Magazine Rd
Knoxville, TN 37920
(865) 579-2105
Knoxville, TN 37920
(865) 579-2105
Grades: PK-5
| 375 students
Rank: #1111.
Tennessee School For The Deaf Upper School
Special Education School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤10%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
2725 Island Home Blvd
Knoxville, TN 37920
(865) 579-2500
Knoxville, TN 37920
(865) 579-2500
Grades: 7-12
| 63 students
Rank: n/an/a
1600 Willoughby Rd
Knoxville, TN 37920
(865) 577-0123
Knoxville, TN 37920
(865) 577-0123
Grades: PK
| n/a students
37920, Tennessee 九游体育s (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
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
Grades: 6-8
| 36 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 37920, TN?
The top ranked public schools in 37920, TN include New Hopewell Elementary School, South Knox Elementary School and Mt Olive Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in 37920?
12 public schools are located in 37920.
What percentage of students in 37920 go to public school?
99% of all K-12 students in 37920 are educated in public schools (compared to the TN state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in 37920?
37920 public schools minority enrollment is 34% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Tennessee public schools average of 43% (majority Black).
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