For the 2026 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 (2026)
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, Sevierville Primary vs. Pigeon Forge Primary, Catons Chapel Elementary School vs. Pittman Center Elementary School
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