For the 2025 school year, there are 8 public schools serving 5,002 students in Oak Ridge, TN (there are , serving 893 private students). 85% of all K-12 students in Oak Ridge, TN are educated in public schools (compared to the TN state average of 90%).
The top ranked public schools in Oak Ridge, TN are Linden Elementary School, Glenwood Elementary School and Woodland Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Oak Ridge, TN public schools have an average math proficiency score of 48% (versus the Tennessee public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 47% (versus the 37% statewide average). Schools in Oak Ridge have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Tennessee public schools.
Minority enrollment is 33% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the Tennessee public school average of 43% (majority Black).
Best ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools in Oak Ridge, TN (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Linden Elementary School
(Math: 62% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
700 Robertsville Rd
Oak Ridge, TN 37830
(865) 425-5701
Oak Ridge, TN 37830
(865) 425-5701
Grades: K-4
| 525 students
Rank: #22.
Glenwood Elementary School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
125 Audubon Rd
Oak Ridge, TN 37830
(865) 425-9401
Oak Ridge, TN 37830
(865) 425-9401
Grades: K-4
| 359 students
Rank: #33.
Woodland Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
168 Manhattan Ave
Oak Ridge, TN 37830
(865) 425-9501
Oak Ridge, TN 37830
(865) 425-9501
Grades: K-4
| 447 students
Rank: #44.
Jefferson Middle School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
200 Fairbanks Rd
Oak Ridge, TN 37830
(865) 425-9301
Oak Ridge, TN 37830
(865) 425-9301
Grades: 5-8
| 706 students
Rank: #55.
Oak Ridge High School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1450 Oak Ridge Turnpike
Oak Ridge, TN 37830
(865) 425-9601
Oak Ridge, TN 37830
(865) 425-9601
Grades: 9-12
| 1,586 students
Rank: #66.
Robertsville Middle School
(Math: 49% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
245 Robertsville Rd
Oak Ridge, TN 37830
(865) 425-9201
Oak Ridge, TN 37830
(865) 425-9201
Grades: 5-8
| 743 students
Rank: #77.
Willow Brook Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
298 Robertsville Rd
Oak Ridge, TN 37830
(865) 425-3201
Oak Ridge, TN 37830
(865) 425-3201
Grades: K-4
| 412 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Oak Ridge, TN?
The top ranked public schools in Oak Ridge, TN include Linden Elementary School, Glenwood Elementary School and Woodland Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Oak Ridge?
8 public schools are located in Oak Ridge.
What percentage of students in Oak Ridge go to public school?
85% of all K-12 students in Oak Ridge are educated in public schools (compared to the TN state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in Oak Ridge?
Oak Ridge public schools minority enrollment is 33% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the Tennessee public schools average of 43% (majority Black).
Which public schools in Oak Ridge are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Oak Ridge include: Jefferson Middle School vs. Robertsville Middle School, Robertsville Middle School vs. Jefferson Middle School, Glenwood Elementary School vs. Woodland Elementary School
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