For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public elementary schools serving 521 students in Lake County, TN.
The top ranked public elementary schools in Lake County, TN are Margaret Newton Elementary School and Lara Kendall Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Lake County, TN public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 13% (versus the Tennessee public elementary school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 20% (versus the 36% statewide average). Elementary schools in Lake County have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Tennessee public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 35% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Tennessee public elementary school average of 43% (majority Black).
Best Elementary Schools in Lake County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
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
Grades: PK-2
| 186 students
Rank: #22.
Lara Kendall Elementary School
(Math: 13% | Reading: 20%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
200 College St
Ridgely, TN 38080
(731) 264-5586
Ridgely, TN 38080
(731) 264-5586
Grades: 3-8
| 335 students
Lake County Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
300 Cochran St
Tiptonville, TN 38079
(731) 253-7734
Tiptonville, TN 38079
(731) 253-7734
Grades: 9-12
| 209 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in Lake County, TN?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Lake County, TN include Margaret Newton Elementary School and Lara Kendall Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Lake County?
2 public elementary schools are located in Lake County.
What is the racial composition of students in Lake County?
Lake County public elementary schools minority enrollment is 35% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Tennessee public elementary schools average of 43% (majority Black).
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