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Best Morristown Public Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 15 public schools serving 8,956 students in Morristown, TN (there are 7 private schools, serving 805 private students). 92% of all K-12 students in Morristown, TN are educated in public schools (compared to the TN state average of 90%).
The top-ranked public schools in Morristown, TN are Lincoln Heights Elementary School, Alpha Elementary School and West View Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Morristown, TN public schools have an average math proficiency score of 33% (versus the Tennessee public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 33% (versus the 37% statewide average). Schools in Morristown have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Tennessee public schools.
Minority enrollment is 51% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Tennessee public school average of 43% (majority Black).

Best Public Schools in Morristown, TN (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Lincoln Heights Elementary School
(Math: 57% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
215 Lincoln Ave
Morristown, TN 37813
(423) 586-2062
Gr: PK-5 | 565 students Minority enrollment: 67%
Rank: #22.
Alpha Elementary School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
5620 Old Us 11e Hwy
Morristown, TN 37814
(423) 586-3332
Gr: K-5 | 595 students Minority enrollment: 28%
Rank: #33.
West View Middle School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
1 Indian Path
Morristown, TN 37813
(423) 581-2407
Gr: 6-8 | 581 students Minority enrollment: 34%
Rank: #44.
Union Heights Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
3366 Tornado Trl
Morristown, TN 37813
(423) 586-1502
Gr: PK-5 | 290 students Minority enrollment: 19%
Rank: #55.
Manley Elementary School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
551 West Economy Rd
Morristown, TN 37814
(423) 586-7400
Gr: PK-5 | 646 students Minority enrollment: 42%
Rank: #66.
Witt Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
4650 S Davy Crockett Pkwy
Morristown, TN 37813
(423) 586-2862
Gr: PK-5 | 225 students Minority enrollment: 36%
Rank: #77.
West Elementary School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
235 W Converse
Morristown, TN 37814
(423) 586-1263
Gr: PK-5 | 466 students Minority enrollment: 59%
Rank: #88.
John Hay Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
501 Brittain Court
Morristown, TN 37814
(423) 586-1080
Gr: K-5 | 269 students Minority enrollment: 47%
Rank: #99.
Morristown West High School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
One Trojan Trl
Morristown, TN 37813
(423) 581-1600
Gr: 9-12 | 1,458 students Minority enrollment: 47%
Rank: #1010.
Lincoln Heights Middle School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 25%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
219 Lincoln Ave
Morristown, TN 37813
(423) 581-3200
Gr: 6-8 | 602 students Minority enrollment: 60%
Rank: #1111.
Hillcrest Elementary School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
407 S Liberty Hill Rd
Morristown, TN 37813
(423) 586-7472
Gr: PK-5 | 647 students Minority enrollment: 72%
Rank: #1212.
Morristown East High School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
One Hurricane Ln
Morristown, TN 37813
(423) 586-2543
Gr: 9-12 | 1,468 students Minority enrollment: 47%
Rank: #1313.
Fairview Marguerite
(Math: 30% | Reading: 25%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
2125 Fairview Rd
Morristown, TN 37814
(423) 586-4098
Gr: PK-5 | 490 students Minority enrollment: 75%
Rank: #1414.
Meadowview Middle School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 23%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
1623 Meadowview Ln
Morristown, TN 37814
(423) 581-6360
Gr: 6-8 | 611 students Minority enrollment: 72%
Rank: #1515.
Hamblen County Alternative School
Alternative School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 6-9%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
376 Snyder Rd
Morristown, TN 37813
(423) 585-3785
Gr: K-12 | 43 students Minority enrollment: 49%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public schools in Morristown, TN?
The top-ranked public schools in Morristown, TN include Lincoln Heights Elementary School, Alpha Elementary School and West View Middle School.
How many public schools are located in Morristown?
15 public schools are located in Morristown.
What percentage of students in Morristown go to public school?
92% of all K-12 students in Morristown are educated in public schools (compared to the TN state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in Morristown?
Morristown public schools minority enrollment is 51% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Tennessee public schools average of 43% (majority Black).
Which public schools in Morristown are often viewed compared to one another?

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