For the 2025 school year, there are 9 public preschools serving 2,909 students in Sevier County, TN.
The top ranked public preschools in Sevier County, TN are Catons Chapel Elementary School, Pittman Center Elementary School and Wearwood Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Sevier County, TN public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 40% (versus the Tennessee public pre school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 35% (versus the 37% statewide average). Pre schools in Sevier County have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Tennessee public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 35% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Tennessee public preschool average of 42% (majority Black).
Best Public Preschools in Sevier County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Catons Chapel Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
3135 Catons Chapel Rd
Sevierville, TN 37876
(865) 453-2132
Sevierville, TN 37876
(865) 453-2132
Gr: PK-6 | 301 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Rank: #22.
Pittman Center Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
2455 East Pkwy
Gatlinburg, TN 37738
(865) 436-4515
Gatlinburg, TN 37738
(865) 436-4515
Gr: PK-6 | 305 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #33.
Wearwood Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
3150 Wearwood Dr
Sevierville, TN 37862
(865) 453-2252
Sevierville, TN 37862
(865) 453-2252
Gr: PK-6 | 187 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Rank: #44.
Pi Beta Phi Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
125 Cherokee Orchard Rd
Gatlinburg, TN 37738
(865) 436-5076
Gatlinburg, TN 37738
(865) 436-5076
Gr: PK-6 | 326 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 69%
Rank: #55.
Northview Primary
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
3293 Douglas Dam Rd
Kodak, TN 37764
(865) 933-2415
Kodak, TN 37764
(865) 933-2415
Gr: PK-3 | 612 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
Rank: #66.
Pigeon Forge Primary
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1766 Waldens Creek Rd
Sevierville, TN 37876
(865) 428-3016
Sevierville, TN 37876
(865) 428-3016
Gr: PK-3 | 532 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 53%
Rank: n/an/a
1146 Blanton Dr
Sevierville, TN 37862
(865) 453-2824
Sevierville, TN 37862
(865) 453-2824
Gr: PK-1 | 495 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 57%
Rank: n/an/a
T Lawson Early Childhood Education Center
Special Education School
550 East Gate Rd
Sevierville, TN 37862
(865) 428-5793
Sevierville, TN 37862
(865) 428-5793
Gr: PK-K | 151 students Student-teacher ratio: 151:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
Sevier County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
520 High St
Sevierville, TN 37862
(865) 453-0311
Sevierville, TN 37862
(865) 453-0311
Gr: 6-8 | 737 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 47%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in Sevier County, TN?
The top ranked public preschools in Sevier County, TN include Catons Chapel Elementary School, Pittman Center Elementary School and Wearwood Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Sevier County?
9 public preschools are located in Sevier County.
What is the racial composition of students in Sevier County?
Sevier County public preschools minority enrollment is 35% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Tennessee public preschools average of 42% (majority Black).
Which public preschools in Sevier County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public preschools in Sevier County include: Pigeon Forge Primary vs. Sevierville Primary, Catons Chapel Elementary School vs. Pittman Center Elementary School, Pittman Center Elementary School vs. Catons Chapel Elementary School
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