For the 2025-26 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 (2025-26)
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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