For the 2025 school year, there are 15 public preschools serving 6,171 students in Blount County, TN. The top ranked public preschools in Blount County, TN are Foothills Elementary School, Sam Houston Elementary School and Middlesettlements. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Blount County, TN public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 48% (versus the Tennessee public pre school average of 37%), and reading proficiency score of 44% (versus the 37% statewide average). Pre schools in Blount County have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 10% of Tennessee public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 20% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Tennessee public preschool average of 42% (majority Black).
Best Public Preschools in Blount County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Foothills Elementary School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
520 Sandy Springs Rd
Maryville, TN 37803
(865) 681-0364
Maryville, TN 37803
(865) 681-0364
Grades: PK-3
| 656 students
Rank: #22.
Sam Houston Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
330 Melrose St
Maryville, TN 37803
(865) 983-3241
Maryville, TN 37803
(865) 983-3241
Grades: PK-3
| 502 students
Rank: #33.
Middlesettlements
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
3105 Miser Station Rd
Louisville, TN 37777
(865) 983-6644
Louisville, TN 37777
(865) 983-6644
Grades: PK-5
| 372 students
Rank: #44.
John Sevier Elementary School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
2001 Sequoyah Avenue
Maryville, TN 37804
(865) 983-8551
Maryville, TN 37804
(865) 983-8551
Grades: PK-3
| 645 students
Rank: #55.
Samuel Everett School Of Innovation
(Math: 39% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1500 Jett Rd
Maryville, TN 37802
(865) 984-9420
Maryville, TN 37802
(865) 984-9420
Grades: PK-12
| 383 students
Rank: #66.
Carpenters Elementary School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
915 Huffstetler Rd
Maryville, TN 37803
(865) 980-1490
Maryville, TN 37803
(865) 980-1490
Grades: PK-5
| 556 students
Rank: #77.
Mary Blount Elementary School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
131 South Old Glory Rd
Maryville, TN 37801
(865) 980-1430
Maryville, TN 37801
(865) 980-1430
Grades: PK-5
| 557 students
Rank: #88.
Fairview Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
2130 Old Niles Ferry
Maryville, TN 37803
(865) 982-0630
Maryville, TN 37803
(865) 982-0630
Grades: PK-5
| 305 students
Rank: #9 - 109. - 10.
Montvale Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
3128 Montvale Rd
Maryville, TN 37803
(865) 983-2666
Maryville, TN 37803
(865) 983-2666
Grades: PK-5
| 309 students
Rank: #9 - 109. - 10.
Rockford Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
3728 Williams Mill Rd
Rockford, TN 37853
(865) 982-1415
Rockford, TN 37853
(865) 982-1415
Grades: PK-5
| 405 students
Rank: #11 - 1211. - 12.
Porter Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
4520 Wildwood Springs Rd
Maryville, TN 37804
(865) 983-4071
Maryville, TN 37804
(865) 983-4071
Grades: PK-5
| 226 students
Rank: #11 - 1211. - 12.
Union Grove Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
330 South Old Grey Ridge Rd
Friendsville, TN 37737
(865) 980-1515
Friendsville, TN 37737
(865) 980-1515
Grades: PK-5
| 236 students
Rank: #1313.
Eagleton Elementary School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
708 Sam Houston School Rd
Maryville, TN 37804
(865) 980-1455
Maryville, TN 37804
(865) 980-1455
Grades: PK-5
| 460 students
Rank: #1414.
Alcoa Elementary School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 39% )
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1200 Springbrook Rd
Alcoa, TN 37701
(865) 982-3120
Alcoa, TN 37701
(865) 982-3120
Grades: PK-2
| 559 students
Rank: n/an/a
2610 Cinema Dr
Maryville, TN 37804
(865) 982-0608
Maryville, TN 37804
(865) 982-0608
Grades: PK
| n/a students
Blount County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
2610 Cinema Dr
Maryville, TN 37804
(865) 982-3211
Maryville, TN 37804
(865) 982-3211
Grades: 6-8
| 384 students
Everett Learning Opportunity Center (Closed 2013)
Alternative School
1500 Jett
Maryville, TN 37804
(865) 984-9420
Maryville, TN 37804
(865) 984-9420
Grades: 6-12
| 52 students
520 South Washington
Maryville, TN 37804
(865) 983-4371
Maryville, TN 37804
(865) 983-4371
Grades: K-5
| 281 students
1500 Jet Rd
Maryville, TN 37804
(865) 984-5957
Maryville, TN 37804
(865) 984-5957
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in Blount County, TN?
The top ranked public preschools in Blount County, TN include Foothills Elementary School, Sam Houston Elementary School and Middlesettlements. Blount County has one of the highest concentrations of top ranked public schools in Tennessee.
How many public preschools are located in Blount County?
15 public preschools are located in Blount County.
What is the racial composition of students in Blount County?
Blount County public preschools minority enrollment is 20% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Tennessee public preschools average of 42% (majority Black).
Which public preschools in Blount County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public preschools in Blount County include: Montvale Elementary School vs. Carpenters Elementary School, Sam Houston Elementary School vs. Foothills Elementary School, Fairview Elementary School vs. Carpenters Elementary School
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