For the 2025 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 41%), and reading proficiency score of 35% (versus the 37% 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 42% (majority Black).
Best Public Preschools in Hamblen County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
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
Grades: PK-5
| 648 students
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
Grades: PK-5
| 554 students
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
Grades: PK-5
| 292 students
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
Grades: PK-5
| 304 students
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
Grades: PK-5
| 618 students
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
Grades: PK-5
| 216 students
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
Grades: PK-5
| 448 students
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
Grades: PK-5
| 639 students
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
Grades: PK-5
| 502 students
Hamblen County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
210 E Morris Bl
Morristown, TN 37813
(423) 586-7700
Morristown, TN 37813
(423) 586-7700
Grades: 9-12
| 2 students
Lincoln Heights Preschool Center (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
217 Lincoln Av
Morristown, TN 37813
(423) 586-5240
Morristown, TN 37813
(423) 586-5240
Grades: PK
| n/a students
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 42% (majority Black).
Which public preschools in Hamblen County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public preschools in Hamblen County include: Fairview Marguerite vs. West Elementary School, Witt Elementary School vs. Union Heights Elementary School, Union Heights Elementary School vs. Witt Elementary School
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