For the 2026-27 school year, there are 5 public preschools serving 2,301 students in 37803, TN.
The top-ranked public preschools in 37803, TN are Sam Houston Elementary School, Foothills Elementary School and Carpenters Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public preschools in zipcode 37803 have an average math proficiency score of 57% (versus the Tennessee public pre school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 47% (versus the 36% statewide average). Pre schools in 37803, TN have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 10% of Tennessee public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 17% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Tennessee public preschool average of 43% (majority Black).
Best 37803, TN Public Preschools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Sam Houston Elementary School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
330 Melrose St
Maryville, TN 37803
(865) 983-3241
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:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
520 Sandy Springs Rd
Maryville, TN 37803
(865) 681-0364
Maryville, TN 37803
(865) 681-0364
Gr: PK-3 | 660 students Minority enrollment: 23%
Rank: #33.
Carpenters Elementary School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
915 Huffstetler Rd
Maryville, TN 37803
(865) 980-1490
Maryville, TN 37803
(865) 980-1490
Gr: PK-5 | 546 students Minority enrollment: 14%
Rank: #44.
Fairview Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | 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
Gr: PK-5 | 323 students Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: #55.
Montvale Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
3128 Montvale Rd
Maryville, TN 37803
(865) 983-2666
Maryville, TN 37803
(865) 983-2666
Gr: PK-5 | 308 students Minority enrollment: 12%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in 37803, TN?
The top-ranked public preschools in 37803, TN include Sam Houston Elementary School, Foothills Elementary School and Carpenters Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in 37803?
5 public preschools are located in 37803.
What is the racial composition of students in 37803?
37803 public preschools minority enrollment is 17% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Tennessee public preschools average of 43% (majority Black).
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