For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public preschool serving 186 students in Lake County, TN.
Lake County, TN public preschools have a diversity score of 0.54, which is less than the Tennessee public preschool average of 0.61.
Minority enrollment is 37% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Tennessee public preschool average of 42% (majority Black).
Best Public Preschools in Lake County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Margaret Newton Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 20-24% )
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
819 Church St
Tiptonville, TN 38079
(731) 253-7253
Tiptonville, TN 38079
(731) 253-7253
Gr: PK-2 | 186 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 37%
Lake County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
300 Cochran St
Tiptonville, TN 38079
(731) 253-7734
Tiptonville, TN 38079
(731) 253-7734
Gr: 9-12 | 209 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 38%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in Lake County, TN?
The top-ranked public preschools in Lake County, TN include Margaret Newton Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Lake County?
1 public preschools are located in Lake County.
What is the racial composition of students in Lake County?
Lake County public preschools minority enrollment is 37% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Tennessee public preschools average of 42% (majority Black).
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