For the 2025 school year, there are 5 public elementary schools serving 2,246 students in Covington, TN.
The top ranked public elementary schools in Covington, TN are Austin Peay Elementary School, Crestview Elementary School and Crestview Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Covington, TN public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 27% (versus the Tennessee public elementary school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 25% (versus the 36% statewide average). Elementary schools in Covington have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Tennessee public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 54% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Tennessee public elementary school average of 43% (majority Black).
Best Public Elementary Schools in Covington, TN (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Austin Peay Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
474 Academic Dr
Covington, TN 38019
(901) 475-5121
Covington, TN 38019
(901) 475-5121
Grades: PK-5
| 571 students
Rank: #22.
Crestview Elementary School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
100 C E Moss Pkwy
Covington, TN 38019
(901) 475-5925
Covington, TN 38019
(901) 475-5925
Grades: PK-5
| 586 students
Rank: #33.
Crestview Middle School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
130 C E Moss Pkwy
Covington, TN 38019
(901) 475-5900
Covington, TN 38019
(901) 475-5900
Grades: 6-8
| 502 students
Rank: #44.
Charger Academy
Magnet School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 20%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
760 Bert Johnston Ave
Covington, TN 38019
(901) 476-1444
Covington, TN 38019
(901) 476-1444
Grades: PK-5
| 508 students
Rank: #55.
Tipton County Alternative Learning Center
Alternative School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: ≤5%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
800 Bert Johnston Ave
Covington, TN 38019
(901) 475-3502
Covington, TN 38019
(901) 475-3502
Grades: K-12
| 79 students
Covington, Tennessee Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
800 Bert Johnston Av
Covington, TN 38019
(901) 476-4620
Covington, TN 38019
(901) 476-4620
Grades: 6-8
| 299 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in Covington, TN?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Covington, TN include Austin Peay Elementary School, Crestview Elementary School and Crestview Middle School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Covington?
5 public elementary schools are located in Covington.
What is the racial composition of students in Covington?
Covington public elementary schools minority enrollment is 54% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Tennessee public elementary schools average of 43% (majority Black).
Which public elementary schools in Covington are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public elementary schools in Covington include: Charger Academy vs. Crestview Middle School, Crestview Middle School vs. Charger Academy, Crestview Elementary School vs. Charger Academy
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