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The Oak Ridge Schools were born in the shadow of the Manhattan Project in 1943. Like the project that brought together the nationās greatest minds for a common goal, the school system set the bar high for educational excellence from the beginning. Over 75% of our passionate, award-winning teachers hold masterās degrees. Located in Oak Ridge, TN, our schools offer a challenging STEM curriculum with a deliberate focus on collaboration, communication, critical thinking, and creativity to ensure success for every student.
Oak Ridge Schools in Livability Oak Ridge, TN Magazine
Beautiful mountain scenery, excellent parks, miles of waterfront trails, excellent Oak Ridge Schools, fun festivals, and cultural events are just some of the top draws to Oak Ridge. Situated in Anderson and Roane counties just 20 miles from the urban center of Knoxville, Oak Ridge’s central location provides residents with access to everything they need.
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Oak Ridge Schools Hosts Another Successful 2025 Turkey Trot at AK Bissell Park
VIEW PHOTOS FROM THE EVENT Oak Ridge Schools celebrated another fantastic Turkey Trot on Tuesday, November 11, as PreKā5th grade students braved the chilly weather [...]
ORS Preschool Announces Participation in the Child and Adult Care Food Program
Oak Ridge Schools Preschool is proud to announce its participation in the Child and Adult Care Food Program for another year. Meals will be provided [...]
2025 Turkey Trot
Get ready to trot! All PreKā5th grade students are invited to join us for this yearās Turkey Trot on Tuesday, November 11, starting at 4:30. [...]
2025 Turkey Trot
Get ready to trot! All PreKā5th grade students are invited to join us for this yearās Turkey Trot on Tuesday, November 11, starting at 4:30. [...]
ORHS Hosts 9/11 Memorial Ceremony
Oak Ridge High School students, staff, and community members gathered on September 11 for the schoolās annual memorial ceremony honoring the nearly 3,000 lives lost [...]
ORS Named a Level 5 District by TDOE
Following the Tennessee Department of Educationās release of 2024-25 Tennessee Value-Added Assessment System (TVAAS) measures, Oak Ridge Schools is proud to announce it has been [...]
Our mission in Oak Ridge Schools is to provide an adaptive and challenging learning environment and instruction that prepares each student for excellence in education and the workplace, while cultivating integrity, responsibility and a sustained passion for continued learning.
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“Wonderful teachers, administrators and staff.”
“I love the Oak Ridge school system and how they work very hard to help each student even those who require a little more help than others to achieve their goals. I have enjoyed the new links and apps they have came out with to be able to stay on top and help both of my daughters with their school work. I really love receiving the progress reports as well. Thank you so very much Oak Ridge High school and Jefferson Middle school for all that you do for my daughters!!”
“Best schools in Tennessee, period.”