For the 2026 school year, there are 5 public preschools serving 2,156 students in 37821, TN.
The top-ranked public preschools in 37821, TN are Newport Grammar School, Centerview Elementary School and Bridgeport Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public preschools in zipcode 37821 have an average math proficiency score of 36% (versus the Tennessee public pre school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 30% (versus the 37% statewide average). Pre schools in 37821, TN have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Tennessee public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 13% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Tennessee public preschool average of 42% (majority Black).
Best 37821, TN Public Preschools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Newport Grammar School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
301 College St
Newport, TN 37821
(423) 623-3811
Newport, TN 37821
(423) 623-3811
Gr: PK-8 | 690 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Rank: #22.
Centerview Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
2400 Hwy 160
Newport, TN 37821
(423) 623-4947
Newport, TN 37821
(423) 623-4947
Gr: PK-8 | 240 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 3%
Rank: #33.
Bridgeport Elementary School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1935 Edwina Bridgeport Rd
Newport, TN 37821
(423) 623-5780
Newport, TN 37821
(423) 623-5780
Gr: PK-8 | 287 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: #44.
Edgemont Elementary School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 21%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
375 Carson Springs Rd
Newport, TN 37821
(423) 623-2288
Newport, TN 37821
(423) 623-2288
Gr: PK-8 | 561 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Rank: #55.
Northwest Elementary School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 11%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
344 Woodson Rd
Newport, TN 37821
(423) 623-4697
Newport, TN 37821
(423) 623-4697
Gr: PK-8 | 378 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in 37821, TN?
The top-ranked public preschools in 37821, TN include Newport Grammar School, Centerview Elementary School and Bridgeport Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in 37821?
5 public preschools are located in 37821.
What is the racial composition of students in 37821?
37821 public preschools minority enrollment is 13% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Tennessee public preschools average of 42% (majority Black).
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