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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.
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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 Enrollment Growth Outpaces State and National Trends
OAK RIDGE, Tenn. āĀ As public school enrollment faces demographic pressures across the state and nationally, Oak Ridge Schools has experienced significant enrollment growth since the [...]
James and Patricia Wilson Establish New Fund to Support Willow Brook Elementary
The Oak Ridge Public Schools Education Foundation has announced a new philanthropic fund at Willow Brook Elementary School, created by longtime Oak Ridge residents James [...]
Honoring the Scarboro 85: How RMS Teacher John Spratling Is Helping Bring a Civil Rights Monument to Life
A national civil rights monument is under construction in Oak Ridge, Tennessee, honoring the 85 brave students who integrated Oak Ridge public schools in 1955 [...]
James and Patricia Wilson Establish New Fund to Support Willow Brook Elementary
The Oak Ridge Public Schools Education Foundation has announced a new philanthropic fund at Willow Brook Elementary School, created by longtime Oak Ridge residents James [...]
Honoring the Scarboro 85: How RMS Teacher John Spratling Is Helping Bring a Civil Rights Monument to Life
A national civil rights monument is under construction in Oak Ridge, Tennessee, honoring the 85 brave students who integrated Oak Ridge public schools in 1955 [...]
First Student Now Hiring School Bus Drivers for Oak Ridge Schools
First Student is looking for dependable, community-minded individuals to join its team as school bus drivers for Oak Ridge Schools. No CDL or prior driving [...]
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.”