For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public elementary schools serving 634 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 37% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Tennessee public elementary school average of 44% (majority Black).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Gatlinburg, TN (2026)
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 | 319 students 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 | 315 students Minority enrollment: 67%
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 37% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Tennessee public elementary schools average of 44% (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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