For the 2026 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 (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
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
Gr: PK-5 | 868 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
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
Gr: PK-5 | 821 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
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
Gr: PK-5 | 719 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
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
Gr: PK-5 | 689 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
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
Gr: PK-5 | 571 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 32%
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
Gr: PK-5 | 586 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 50%
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
Gr: PK-5 | 508 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 79%
Tipton County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
800 Bert Johnston Av
Covington, TN 38019
(901) 476-4620
Covington, TN 38019
(901) 476-4620
Gr: 6-8 | 299 students
5245 Hwy 70
Mason, TN 38049
(901) 594-5113
Mason, TN 38049
(901) 594-5113
Gr: PK-5 | 127 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 76%
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, Crestview Elementary School vs. Charger Academy
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