For the 2026 school year, there are 5 public preschools serving 2,202 students in 37601, TN.
The top-ranked public preschools in 37601, TN are Fairmont Elementary School, Happy Valley Elementary School and North Side Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public preschools in zipcode 37601 have an average math proficiency score of 48% (versus the Tennessee public pre school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 43% (versus the 37% statewide average). Pre schools in 37601, TN have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% 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 42% (majority Black).
Best 37601, TN Public Preschools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Fairmont Elementary School
(Math: 69% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
1405 Lester Harris Rd
Johnson City, TN 37601
(423) 434-5275
Johnson City, TN 37601
(423) 434-5275
Gr: PK-5 | 555 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 32%
Rank: #22.
Happy Valley Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1840 Milligan Hwy
Johnson City, TN 37601
(423) 547-4028
Johnson City, TN 37601
(423) 547-4028
Gr: PK-4 | 541 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: #33.
North Side Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1000 N Roan St
Johnson City, TN 37601
(423) 434-5249
Johnson City, TN 37601
(423) 434-5249
Gr: PK-5 | 357 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 50%
Rank: #44.
Mountain View Elementary School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
907 King Springs Rd
Johnson City, TN 37601
(423) 434-5260
Johnson City, TN 37601
(423) 434-5260
Gr: PK-5 | 488 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 48%
Rank: #55.
Central Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
252 Taylor Rd
Johnson City, TN 37601
(423) 547-4045
Johnson City, TN 37601
(423) 547-4045
Gr: PK-8 | 261 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
37601, Tennessee Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
4352 North Roan St
Johnson City, TN 37601
(423) 283-3520
Johnson City, TN 37601
(423) 283-3520
Gr: 5-8 | 332 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in 37601, TN?
The top-ranked public preschools in 37601, TN include Fairmont Elementary School, Happy Valley Elementary School and North Side Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in 37601?
5 public preschools are located in 37601.
What is the racial composition of students in 37601?
37601 public preschools minority enrollment is 31% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Tennessee public preschools average of 42% (majority Black).
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