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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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Kindergarten Kick Off on May 21
Oak Ridge Schools will host Kindergarten Kick Off for incoming kindergarten students and their families on Thursday, May 21, from 5ā6 p.m. at all four [...]
Graduation Ceremony Details
Oak Ridge High School Graduation is scheduled for Friday, May 15, 2026, at 7 p.m., with gates opening at 6 p.m. at Blankenship Field.Ā Graduation Celebration [...]
From One Facebook Post to Hundreds of Books: A Reading Surprise for Elementary Summer School Students
At Linden Elementary School, one simple Facebook post turned into a community-wide effort to put books into the hands of students. Wanting every summer school [...]
Kindergarten Kick Off on May 21
Oak Ridge Schools will host Kindergarten Kick Off for incoming kindergarten students and their families on Thursday, May 21, from 5ā6 p.m. at all four [...]
From One Facebook Post to Hundreds of Books: A Reading Surprise for Elementary Summer School Students
At Linden Elementary School, one simple Facebook post turned into a community-wide effort to put books into the hands of students. Wanting every summer school [...]
Celebrate Teacher Appreciation Week with an ORS E-Card
Share the Love! In honor of 2026 Teacher Appreciation Week, May 4-8, Oak Ridge Schools has created a simple and fun way for you [...]
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.
Testimonials
“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.”