For the 2026 school year, there are 5 public preschools serving 3,024 students in 37931, TN.
The top-ranked public preschools in 37931, TN are Ball Camp Elementary School, Amherst Elementary School and Karns Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public preschools in zipcode 37931 have an average math proficiency score of 41% (versus the Tennessee public pre school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 37% (versus the 36% statewide average). Pre schools in 37931, TN have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Tennessee public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 31% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Tennessee public preschool average of 43% (majority Black).
Best 37931, TN Public Preschools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Ball Camp Elementary School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
9801 Middlebrook Pike
Knoxville, TN 37931
(865) 539-7888
Knoxville, TN 37931
(865) 539-7888
Gr: PK-5 | 550 students Minority enrollment: 32%
Rank: #22.
Amherst Elementary School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
5101 Schaad Rd
Knoxville, TN 37931
(865) 560-7001
Knoxville, TN 37931
(865) 560-7001
Gr: PK-5 | 683 students Minority enrollment: 38%
Rank: #33.
Karns Elementary School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
8108 Beaver Ridge Rd
Knoxville, TN 37931
(865) 539-7767
Knoxville, TN 37931
(865) 539-7767
Gr: PK-5 | 931 students Minority enrollment: 29%
Rank: n/an/a
8108 Beaver Ridge Rd, C/o Karn
Knoxville, TN 37931
(865) 539-7767
Knoxville, TN 37931
(865) 539-7767
Gr: PK-K | 106 students Minority enrollment: 31%
Rank: n/an/a
10515 Coward Mill Rd
Knoxville, TN 37931
(865) 539-7767
Knoxville, TN 37931
(865) 539-7767
Gr: PK-5 | 754 students Minority enrollment: 28%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in 37931, TN?
The top-ranked public preschools in 37931, TN include Ball Camp Elementary School, Amherst Elementary School and Karns Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in 37931?
5 public preschools are located in 37931.
What is the racial composition of students in 37931?
37931 public preschools minority enrollment is 31% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Tennessee public preschools average of 43% (majority Black).
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