For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 1,354 students in Livingston, TN (there are 1 private school, serving 45 private students). 97% of all K-12 students in Livingston, TN are educated in public schools (compared to the TN state average of 90%).
The top-ranked public schools in Livingston, TN are Livingston Academy, Livingston Middle School and A H Roberts Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Livingston, TN public schools have an average math proficiency score of 27% (versus the Tennessee public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 35% (versus the 37% statewide average). Schools in Livingston have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Tennessee public schools.
Minority enrollment is 6% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Tennessee public school average of 43% (majority Black).
Best Public Schools in Livingston, TN (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Livingston Academy
(Math: 21% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
120 Melvin Johnson Dr
Livingston, TN 38570
(931) 823-5911
Livingston, TN 38570
(931) 823-5911
Gr: 9-12 | 773 students Minority enrollment: 5%
Rank: #22.
Livingston Middle School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
216 Bilbrey St
Livingston, TN 38570
(931) 823-5917
Livingston, TN 38570
(931) 823-5917
Gr: 5-8 | 237 students Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: #33.
A H Roberts Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
301 Zachary St
Livingston, TN 38570
(931) 823-5551
Livingston, TN 38570
(931) 823-5551
Gr: PK-4 | 344 students Minority enrollment: 6%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in Livingston, TN?
The top-ranked public schools in Livingston, TN include Livingston Academy, Livingston Middle School and A H Roberts Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Livingston?
3 public schools are located in Livingston.
What percentage of students in Livingston go to public school?
97% of all K-12 students in Livingston are educated in public schools (compared to the TN state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in Livingston?
Livingston public schools minority enrollment is 6% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Tennessee public schools average of 43% (majority Black).
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