Public schools in Oak Ridge, TN
8 open public schools with an address in Oak Ridge, operated by 1 education agency. Compare size, staffing, grade spans, and school type, then confirm assignment with the district.
Public schools
8
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
Reported students
5,078
8 schools reporting · NCES 2024–25
Median student–teacher ratio
Not reported
Across reporting schools
Charter schools
0
0 virtual
An overview of Oak Ridge public schools
The federal directory lists 8 public schools in Oak Ridge, TN: 4 elementary, 2 middle, 1 high, 1 combined or other. The 8 schools that reported 2024–25 membership enrolled 5,078 students, an average of 635 per school. The largest campus is Oak Ridge High School (1,635 students), and the largest elementary school is Linden Elementary School (524).
Every listed school belongs to Oak Ridge Schools. City names come from school mailing addresses, which often differ from district or municipal boundaries.
School districts and agencies serving Oak Ridge
Elementary schools in Oak Ridge
4| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Glenwood Elementary School Oak Ridge Schools | KG–04 | 372 | — | |
| Linden Elementary School Oak Ridge Schools | KG–04 | 524 | — | |
| Willow Brook Elementary School Oak Ridge Schools | KG–04 | 411 | — | |
| Woodland Elementary School Oak Ridge Schools | KG–04 | 426 | — |
Middle schools in Oak Ridge
2| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jefferson Middle School Oak Ridge Schools | 05–08 | 717 | — | |
| Robertsville Middle School Oak Ridge Schools | 05–08 | 768 | — |
High schools in Oak Ridge
1| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oak Ridge High School Oak Ridge Schools | 09–12 | 1,635 | — |
Combined, early-childhood, and other schools in Oak Ridge
1| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Preschool Oak Ridge Schools | PK–PK | 225 | — |
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White66.2%
- Hispanic12.2%
- Black10.1%
- Asian2%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.2%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.2%
- Multiracial9%
Enrollment-weighted across 8 Oak Ridge schools with NCES CCD 2024–25 race/ethnicity counts (5,078 students). Privacy suppression can leave small gaps.
Questions about public schools in Oak Ridge
How many public schools are in Oak Ridge, TN?
The current NCES directory lists 8 open public schools with a location address in Oak Ridge: 4 elementary, 2 middle, 1 high, 1 combined or other. Together they reported 5,078 students in 2024–25. The count includes charter, alternative, and special-purpose public schools; it excludes private schools.
Which school districts serve Oak Ridge?
All listed public schools with an address in Oak Ridge belong to Oak Ridge Schools. Mailing cities do not always match district boundaries, so confirm the district for a specific home address.
What is the largest public high school in Oak Ridge?
Oak Ridge High School reported the largest high-school enrollment in Oak Ridge, with 1,635 students in 2024–25 (grades 09–12). Size is a description of the campus, not a quality measure.
Are there charter schools in Oak Ridge?
No school with an address in Oak Ridge is identified as a charter school in the current NCES directory. Families may still have charter or virtual options elsewhere in Tennessee.
Does living in Oak Ridge guarantee a seat at a specific school?
No. Assignment depends on the district's attendance boundaries, programs, and enrollment rules, which can split a city or cross city lines. Use the district profile and its official boundary or school-locator tool to confirm the assigned school for an exact address.
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Sources: NCES Common Core of Data 2025–26 preliminary directory (schools, grades, addresses, charter status) and 2024–25 nonfiscal files (enrollment, teachers, race/ethnicity, meal eligibility); Civil Rights Data Collection 2021–22 (AP and computer science). Cities are grouped by school mailing address. Methodology · All Tennessee cities