Blue Grass Elementary

Blue Grass Elementary serves 589 students in kindergarten through fifth grade in Knoxville's Knox County, earning recognition as one of Tennessee's top-performing elementary schools. With a MySchoolScout rating of 7.9 out of 10 and ranking #202 out of 1,796 schools statewide, the school places in the 89th percentile for academic achievement across Tennessee. The school demonstrates strong academic performance across core subjects, with 66% of students proficient or above in reading and language arts, 67% in mathematics, and an impressive 75% in science.

These results reflect the dedication of 37 full-time equivalent teachers who maintain a favorable student-teacher ratio of 15.9:1, allowing for more individualized attention in the classroom. Blue Grass Elementary benefits from its location in an affluent and highly educated community where 68% of residents hold bachelor's degrees or higher. The surrounding neighborhood in ZIP code 37922 has a median household income of $122,773 and a low poverty rate of just 3.2%, factors that often correlate with strong school performance and family engagement in education.

Located on Blue Grass Road in a large suburban setting, the school serves a well-established community where the median home value reaches $419,900, reflecting the area's desirability among families prioritizing quality education.