For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public preschools serving 1,333 students in 37604, TN.
The top-ranked public preschools in 37604, TN are Woodland Elementary School, South Side Elementary School and Cherokee Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public preschools in zipcode 37604 have an average math proficiency score of 63% (versus the Tennessee public pre school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 56% (versus the 37% statewide average). Pre schools in 37604, TN have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 10% 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 37604, TN Public Preschools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Woodland Elementary School
(Math: 69% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
2303 Indian Ridge Rd
Johnson City, TN 37604
(423) 434-5267
Johnson City, TN 37604
(423) 434-5267
Gr: PK-5 | 537 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 30%
Rank: #22.
South Side Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
1011 Southwest Ave
Johnson City, TN 37604
(423) 434-5290
Johnson City, TN 37604
(423) 434-5290
Gr: PK-5 | 442 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 38%
Rank: #33.
Cherokee Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
2100 Cherokee Rd
Johnson City, TN 37604
(423) 434-5281
Johnson City, TN 37604
(423) 434-5281
Gr: PK-5 | 354 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 41%
37604, Tennessee Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
820 W. Market St
Johnson City, TN 37604
(423) 928-0380
Johnson City, TN 37604
(423) 928-0380
Gr: 6-12 | 97 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 29%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in 37604, TN?
The top-ranked public preschools in 37604, TN include Woodland Elementary School, South Side Elementary School and Cherokee Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in 37604?
3 public preschools are located in 37604.
What is the racial composition of students in 37604?
37604 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).
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