For the 2026 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 31% (versus the Tennessee public pre school average of 41%), 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 (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
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: #22.
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: #33.
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%
Covington, Tennessee 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
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>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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