For the 2026 school year, there are 9 public preschools serving 4,221 students in Hamblen County, TN.
The top-ranked public preschools in Hamblen County, TN are Russellville Elementary School, Lincoln Heights Elementary School and Talbott Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Hamblen County, TN public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 44% (versus the Tennessee public pre school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 35% (versus the 36% statewide average). Pre schools in Hamblen County have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Tennessee public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 47% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Tennessee public preschool average of 43% (majority Black).
Best Public Preschools in Hamblen County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Russellville Elementary School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
5655 Old Russellville Pike
Russellville, TN 37860
(423) 586-6560
Russellville, TN 37860
(423) 586-6560
Gr: PK-5 | 601 students Minority enrollment: 20%
Rank: #22.
Lincoln Heights Elementary School
(Math: 57% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
215 Lincoln Ave
Morristown, TN 37813
(423) 586-2062
Morristown, TN 37813
(423) 586-2062
Gr: PK-5 | 565 students Minority enrollment: 67%
Rank: #33.
Talbott Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
848 Talbott Kansas Rd
Talbott, TN 37877
(865) 475-2988
Talbott, TN 37877
(865) 475-2988
Gr: PK-5 | 300 students Minority enrollment: 16%
Rank: #44.
Union Heights Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
3366 Tornado Trl
Morristown, TN 37813
(423) 586-1502
Morristown, TN 37813
(423) 586-1502
Gr: PK-5 | 290 students Minority enrollment: 19%
Rank: #55.
Manley Elementary School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
551 West Economy Rd
Morristown, TN 37814
(423) 586-7400
Morristown, TN 37814
(423) 586-7400
Gr: PK-5 | 646 students Minority enrollment: 42%
Rank: #66.
Witt Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
4650 S Davy Crockett Pkwy
Morristown, TN 37813
(423) 586-2862
Morristown, TN 37813
(423) 586-2862
Gr: PK-5 | 225 students Minority enrollment: 36%
Rank: #77.
West Elementary School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
235 W Converse
Morristown, TN 37814
(423) 586-1263
Morristown, TN 37814
(423) 586-1263
Gr: PK-5 | 466 students Minority enrollment: 59%
Rank: #88.
Hillcrest Elementary School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
407 S Liberty Hill Rd
Morristown, TN 37813
(423) 586-7472
Morristown, TN 37813
(423) 586-7472
Gr: PK-5 | 647 students Minority enrollment: 72%
Rank: #99.
Fairview Marguerite
(Math: 30% | Reading: 25%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
2125 Fairview Rd
Morristown, TN 37814
(423) 586-4098
Morristown, TN 37814
(423) 586-4098
Gr: PK-5 | 490 students Minority enrollment: 75%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in Hamblen County, TN?
The top-ranked public preschools in Hamblen County, TN include Russellville Elementary School, Lincoln Heights Elementary School and Talbott Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Hamblen County?
9 public preschools are located in Hamblen County.
What is the racial composition of students in Hamblen County?
Hamblen County public preschools minority enrollment is 47% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Tennessee public preschools average of 43% (majority Black).
Which public preschools in Hamblen County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public preschools in Hamblen County include: Lincoln Heights Elementary School vs. Manley Elementary School, Fairview Marguerite vs. West Elementary School, Witt Elementary School vs. Union Heights Elementary School
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