For the 2026 school year, there are 5 public elementary schools serving 1,977 students in Tate County, MS.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Tate County, MS are Senatobia Elementary School, Senatobia Middle School and East Tate Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Tate County, MS public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 50% (versus the Mississippi public elementary school average of 51%), and reading proficiency score of 33% (versus the 43% statewide average). Elementary schools in Tate County have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Mississippi public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 56% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Mississippi public elementary school average of 57% (majority Black).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Tate County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Senatobia Elementary School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
301 Marvin Street
Senatobia, MS 38668
(662) 562-9613
Senatobia, MS 38668
(662) 562-9613
Gr: PK-5 | 855 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 53%
Rank: #22.
Senatobia Middle School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
303 College Street
Senatobia, MS 38668
(662) 562-4621
Senatobia, MS 38668
(662) 562-4621
Gr: 6-8 | 417 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 59%
Rank: #33.
East Tate Elementary School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
6832 East Tate Rd
Coldwater, MS 38618
(662) 562-4688
Coldwater, MS 38618
(662) 562-4688
Gr: K-6 | 495 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 52%
Rank: #44.
Coldwater Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
671 West Street
Coldwater, MS 38618
(662) 622-5511
Coldwater, MS 38618
(662) 622-5511
Gr: K-6 | 210 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 74%
Rank: n/an/a
Sen./tate Co. Optional Learning Cen
Alternative School
403 West Gilmore
Senatobia, MS 38668
(662) 568-5193
Senatobia, MS 38668
(662) 568-5193
Gr: 1-12
Tate County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
671 West St.
Coldwater, MS 38618
(662) 622-5511
Coldwater, MS 38618
(662) 622-5511
Gr: K-12 | 472 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 80%
671 West Street
Coldwater, MS 38618
(662) 622-5511
Coldwater, MS 38618
(662) 622-5511
Gr: 7-12 | 167 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 78%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in Tate County, MS?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Tate County, MS include Senatobia Elementary School, Senatobia Middle School and East Tate Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Tate County?
5 public elementary schools are located in Tate County.
What is the racial composition of students in Tate County?
Tate County public elementary schools minority enrollment is 56% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Mississippi public elementary schools average of 57% (majority Black).
Which public elementary schools in Tate County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public elementary schools in Tate County include: Senatobia Elementary School vs. East Tate Elementary School, East Tate Elementary School vs. Senatobia Elementary School
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