For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public elementary schools serving 631 students in Gatlinburg, TN.
The top ranked public elementary schools in Gatlinburg, TN are Pittman Center Elementary School and Pi Beta Phi Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Gatlinburg, TN public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 37% (versus the Tennessee public elementary school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 37% (versus the 36% statewide average). Elementary schools in Gatlinburg have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Tennessee public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 39% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Tennessee public elementary school average of 43% (majority Black).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Gatlinburg, TN (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Pittman Center Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
2455 East Pkwy
Gatlinburg, TN 37738
(865) 436-4515
Gatlinburg, TN 37738
(865) 436-4515
Gr: PK-6 | 305 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #22.
Pi Beta Phi Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
125 Cherokee Orchard Rd
Gatlinburg, TN 37738
(865) 436-5076
Gatlinburg, TN 37738
(865) 436-5076
Gr: PK-6 | 326 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 69%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in Gatlinburg, TN?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Gatlinburg, TN include Pittman Center Elementary School and Pi Beta Phi Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Gatlinburg?
2 public elementary schools are located in Gatlinburg.
What is the racial composition of students in Gatlinburg?
Gatlinburg public elementary schools minority enrollment is 39% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Tennessee public elementary schools average of 43% (majority Black).
Which public elementary schools in Gatlinburg are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public elementary schools in Gatlinburg include: Pittman Center Elementary School vs. Pi Beta Phi Elementary School, Pi Beta Phi Elementary School vs. Pittman Center Elementary School
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