For the 2026 school year, there are 13 public schools serving 3,918 students in 37920, TN (there are 1 private school, serving 114 private students). 97% 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 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 schools in zipcode 37920 have an average math proficiency score of 25% (versus the Tennessee public school average of 34%), 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 35% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Tennessee public school average of 43% (majority Black).
Best 37920, TN Public 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 | 188 students Minority enrollment: 31%
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 | 215 students 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 | 73 students Minority enrollment: 7%
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 | 262 students Minority enrollment: 25%
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 | 369 students 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 | 581 students Minority enrollment: 54%
Rank: #77.
South Doyle High School
(Math: 13% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
2020 Tipton Station Rd
Knoxville, TN 37920
(865) 577-4475
Knoxville, TN 37920
(865) 577-4475
Gr: 9-12 | 925 students Minority enrollment: 31%
Rank: #88.
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 | 830 students Minority enrollment: 37%
Rank: #99.
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-5 | 41 students Minority enrollment: 32%
Rank: #1010.
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 | 369 students Minority enrollment: 56%
Rank: #1111.
Tennessee School For The Deaf High 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
Gr: 9-12 | 45 students Minority enrollment: 62%
Rank: n/an/a
1600 Willoughby Rd
Knoxville, TN 37920
(865) 577-0123
Knoxville, TN 37920
(865) 577-0123
Gr: PK
Rank: n/an/a
Tennessee School For The Deaf Middle School
Special Education School
2527 Island Home Blvd
Knoxville, TN 37920
(865) 579-2507
Knoxville, TN 37920
(865) 579-2507
Gr: 6-8 | 20 students Minority enrollment: 45%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in 37920, TN?
The top-ranked public schools in 37920, TN include South Knox Elementary School, Mt Olive Elementary School and Gap Creek Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in 37920?
13 public schools are located in 37920.
What percentage of students in 37920 go to public school?
97% 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 35% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Tennessee public schools average of 43% (majority Black).
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