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Best Blount County Public Preschools (2026)

For the 2026 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 Sam Houston Elementary School, Foothills Elementary School and John Sevier Elementary School. 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 52% (versus the Tennessee public pre school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 44% (versus the 36% 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 43% (majority Black).

Best Public Preschools in Blount County (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Sam Houston Elementary School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
330 Melrose St
Maryville, TN 37803
(865) 983-3241
Gr: PK-3 | 464 students Minority enrollment: 18%
Rank: #22.
Foothills Elementary School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
520 Sandy Springs Rd
Maryville, TN 37803
(865) 681-0364
Gr: PK-3 | 660 students Minority enrollment: 23%
Rank: #33.
John Sevier Elementary School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
2001 Sequoyah Avenue
Maryville, TN 37804
(865) 983-8551
Gr: PK-3 | 633 students Minority enrollment: 23%
Rank: #44.
Middlesettlements
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
3105 Miser Station Rd
Louisville, TN 37777
(865) 983-6644
Gr: PK-5 | 387 students Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: #55.
Samuel Everett School Of Innovation
(Math: 56% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
1500 Jett Rd
Maryville, TN 37802
(865) 984-9420
Gr: PK-12 | 415 students Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #66.
Carpenters Elementary School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
915 Huffstetler Rd
Maryville, TN 37803
(865) 980-1490
Gr: PK-5 | 546 students Minority enrollment: 14%
Rank: #7 - 87. - 8.
Fairview Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
2130 Old Niles Ferry
Maryville, TN 37803
(865) 982-0630
Gr: PK-5 | 323 students Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: #7 - 87. - 8.
Porter Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
4520 Wildwood Springs Rd
Maryville, TN 37804
(865) 983-4071
Gr: PK-5 | 266 students Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: #99.
Mary Blount Elementary School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
131 South Old Glory Rd
Maryville, TN 37801
(865) 980-1430
Gr: PK-5 | 590 students Minority enrollment: 26%
Rank: #1010.
Union Grove Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
330 South Old Grey Ridge Rd
Friendsville, TN 37737
(865) 980-1515
Gr: PK-5 | 213 students Minority enrollment: 12%
Rank: #1111.
Rockford Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
3728 Williams Mill Rd
Rockford, TN 37853
(865) 982-1415
Gr: PK-5 | 410 students Minority enrollment: 31%
Rank: #1212.
Eagleton Elementary School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
708 Sam Houston School Rd
Maryville, TN 37804
(865) 980-1455
Gr: PK-5 | 488 students Minority enrollment: 39%
Rank: #1313.
Montvale Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
3128 Montvale Rd
Maryville, TN 37803
(865) 983-2666
Gr: PK-5 | 308 students Minority enrollment: 12%
Rank: #1414.
Alcoa Elementary School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 39% )
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
1200 Springbrook Rd
Alcoa, TN 37701
(865) 982-3120
Gr: PK-2 | 581 students Minority enrollment: 41%
Rank: n/an/a
Eagleton 1 Head Start
2610 Cinema Dr
Maryville, TN 37804
(865) 982-0608
Gr: PK

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public preschools in Blount County, TN?
The top-ranked public preschools in Blount County, TN include Sam Houston Elementary School, Foothills Elementary School and John Sevier Elementary School.
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 43% (majority Black).
Which public preschools in Blount County are often viewed compared to one another?

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