For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public preschools serving 1,665 students in Covington, TN.
The top ranked public preschools in Covington, TN are Austin Peay Elementary School, Crestview Elementary School and Charger Academy. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Covington, TN public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 27% (versus the Tennessee public pre school average of 37%), and reading proficiency score of 25% (versus the 37% statewide average). Pre schools in Covington have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Tennessee public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 53% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Tennessee public preschool average of 42% (majority Black).
Best Public Preschools 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.
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
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 preschools in Covington, TN?
The top ranked public preschools in Covington, TN include Austin Peay Elementary School, Crestview Elementary School and Charger Academy.
How many public preschools are located in Covington?
3 public preschools are located in Covington.
What is the racial composition of students in Covington?
Covington public preschools minority enrollment is 53% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Tennessee public preschools average of 42% (majority Black).
Which public preschools in Covington are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public preschools in Covington include: Crestview Elementary School vs. Charger Academy, Crestview Elementary School vs. Austin Peay Elementary School, Charger Academy vs. Crestview Elementary School
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