For the 2025 school year, there are 7 public preschools serving 4,762 students in Tipton County, TN.
The top ranked public preschools in Tipton County, TN are Atoka Elementary School, Munford Elementary School and Drummonds Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Tipton County, TN public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 47% (versus the Tennessee public pre school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 37% (versus the 37% statewide average). Pre schools in Tipton County have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Tennessee public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 33% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Tennessee public preschool average of 42% (majority Black).
Best Public Preschools in Tipton County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Atoka Elementary School
(Math: 66% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
870 Rosemark Rd
Atoka, TN 38004
(901) 840-9525
Atoka, TN 38004
(901) 840-9525
Grades: PK-5
| 868 students
Rank: #22.
Munford Elementary School
(Math: 56% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1200 Mclaughlin Dr
Munford, TN 38058
(901) 837-5761
Munford, TN 38058
(901) 837-5761
Grades: PK-5
| 821 students
Rank: #33.
Drummonds Elementary School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
5068 Drummonds Rd, Box 178
Drummonds, TN 38023
(901) 837-5781
Drummonds, TN 38023
(901) 837-5781
Grades: PK-5
| 719 students
Rank: #44.
Brighton Elementary School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1201 Old Highway 51 South
Brighton, TN 38011
(901) 837-5860
Brighton, TN 38011
(901) 837-5860
Grades: PK-5
| 689 students
Rank: #55.
Austin Peay Elementary School
(Math: 32% | 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: #66.
Crestview Elementary School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
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: #77.
Charger Academy
Magnet School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 20%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
760 Bert Johnston Ave
Covington, TN 38019
(901) 476-1444
Covington, TN 38019
(901) 476-1444
Grades: PK-5
| 508 students
Tipton County 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
5245 Hwy 70
Mason, TN 38049
(901) 594-5113
Mason, TN 38049
(901) 594-5113
Grades: PK-5
| 127 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in Tipton County, TN?
The top ranked public preschools in Tipton County, TN include Atoka Elementary School, Munford Elementary School and Drummonds Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Tipton County?
7 public preschools are located in Tipton County.
What is the racial composition of students in Tipton County?
Tipton County public preschools minority enrollment is 33% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Tennessee public preschools average of 42% (majority Black).
Which public preschools in Tipton County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public preschools in Tipton County include: Drummonds Elementary School vs. Munford Elementary School, Austin Peay Elementary School vs. Atoka Elementary School, Brighton Elementary School vs. Atoka Elementary School
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