Best Sevier County Public Preschools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 13 public preschools serving 2,909 students in Sevier County, TN.
The top-ranked public preschools in Sevier County, TN are Catons Chapel Elementary School, Boyds Creek Elementary School and Pittman Center 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 40%), and reading proficiency score of 35% (versus the 36% 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 43% (majority Black).

Best Public Preschools in Sevier County (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Catons Chapel Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
3135 Catons Chapel Rd
Sevierville, TN 37876
(865) 453-2132
Gr: PK-6 | 290 students Minority enrollment: 14%
Rank: #22.
Boyds Creek Elementary School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
1729 Indian Warpath
Sevierville, TN 37876
(865) 774-8285
Gr: PK-6 | 480 students Minority enrollment: 22%
Rank: #33.
Pittman Center Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
2455 East Pkwy
Gatlinburg, TN 37738
(865) 436-4515
Gr: PK-6 | 319 students Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #44.
Catlettsburg Elementary School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
1409 Catlettsburg Rd
Sevierville, TN 37876
(865) 428-2171
Gr: PK-6 | 646 students Minority enrollment: 18%
Rank: #55.
Wearwood Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
3150 Wearwood Dr
Sevierville, TN 37862
(865) 453-2252
Gr: PK-6 | 187 students Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: #66.
New Center Elementary School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
2701 Old Newport Hwy
Sevierville, TN 37876
(865) 453-2123
Gr: PK-6 | 616 students Minority enrollment: 12%
Rank: #7 - 87. - 8.
Pi Beta Phi Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
125 Cherokee Orchard Rd
Gatlinburg, TN 37738
(865) 436-5076
Gr: PK-6 | 315 students Minority enrollment: 67%
Rank: #7 - 87. - 8.
Seymour Primary
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
717 Boyds Creek Rd
Seymour, TN 37865
(865) 577-5970
Gr: PK-3 | 697 students Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: #99.
Northview Primary
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
3293 Douglas Dam Rd
Kodak, TN 37764
(865) 933-2415
Gr: PK-3 | 684 students Minority enrollment: 22%
Rank: #1010.
Pigeon Forge Primary
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
1766 Waldens Creek Rd
Sevierville, TN 37876
(865) 428-3016
Gr: PK-3 | 532 students Minority enrollment: 57%
Rank: n/an/a
Douglas Dam Head Start
1395 Douglas Dam Rd
Sevierville, TN 37876
(865) 428-5010
Gr: PK
Rank: n/an/a
Sevierville Primary
1146 Blanton Dr
Sevierville, TN 37862
(865) 453-2824
Gr: PK-1 | 459 students Minority enrollment: 54%
Rank: n/an/a
T Lawson Early Childhood Education Center
Special Education School
550 East Gate Rd
Sevierville, TN 37862
(865) 428-5793
Gr: PK-K | 162 students Minority enrollment: 16%

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, Boyds Creek Elementary School and Pittman Center 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 43% (majority Black).
Which public preschools in Sevier County are often viewed compared to one another?

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