For the 2026 school year, there are 5 public elementary schools serving 2,257 students in Covington, TN.
The top-ranked public elementary schools 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 elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 25% (versus the Tennessee public elementary school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 25% (versus the 36% statewide average). Elementary schools in Covington have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Tennessee public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 55% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Tennessee public elementary school average of 44% (majority Black).
Best Public Elementary Schools 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 | 593 students Minority enrollment: 30%
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 | 569 students Minority enrollment: 48%
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 | 528 students Minority enrollment: 84%
Rank: #44.
Crestview Middle School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
130 C E Moss Pkwy
Covington, TN 38019
(901) 475-5900
Covington, TN 38019
(901) 475-5900
Gr: 6-8 | 482 students Minority enrollment: 60%
Rank: #55.
Tipton County Alternative Learning Center
Alternative School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: ≤5%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
800 Bert Johnston Ave
Covington, TN 38019
(901) 475-3502
Covington, TN 38019
(901) 475-3502
Gr: K-12 | 85 students Minority enrollment: 57%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in Covington, TN?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Covington, TN include Austin Peay Elementary School, Crestview Elementary School and Charger Academy.
How many public elementary schools are located in Covington?
5 public elementary schools are located in Covington.
What is the racial composition of students in Covington?
Covington public elementary schools minority enrollment is 55% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Tennessee public elementary schools average of 44% (majority Black).
Which public elementary schools in Covington are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public elementary schools in Covington include: Crestview Middle School vs. Charger Academy, Charger Academy vs. Crestview Middle School, Crestview Elementary School vs. Charger Academy
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