For the 2025-26 school year, there are 5 public elementary schools serving 1,977 students in Tate County, MS.
The top ranked public elementary schools in Tate County, MS are Senatobia Elementary School, Senatobia Middle School and East Tate Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Tate County, MS public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 50% (versus the Mississippi public elementary school average of 51%), and reading proficiency score of 33% (versus the 43% statewide average). Elementary schools in Tate County have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Mississippi public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 56% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Mississippi public elementary school average of 57% (majority Black).
Best ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Elementary Schools in Tate County (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Senatobia Elementary School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
301 Marvin Street
Senatobia, MS 38668
(662) 562-9613
Senatobia, MS 38668
(662) 562-9613
Gr: PK-5 | 855 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 53%
Rank: #22.
Senatobia Middle School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
303 College Street
Senatobia, MS 38668
(662) 562-4621
Senatobia, MS 38668
(662) 562-4621
Gr: 6-8 | 417 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 59%
Rank: #33.
East Tate Elementary School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
6832 East Tate Rd
Coldwater, MS 38618
(662) 562-4688
Coldwater, MS 38618
(662) 562-4688
Gr: K-6 | 495 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 52%
Rank: #44.
Coldwater Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
671 West Street
Coldwater, MS 38618
(662) 622-5511
Coldwater, MS 38618
(662) 622-5511
Gr: K-6 | 210 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 74%
Rank: n/an/a
Sen./tate Co. Optional Learning Cen
Alternative School
403 West Gilmore
Senatobia, MS 38668
(662) 568-5193
Senatobia, MS 38668
(662) 568-5193
Gr: 1-12
Tate County ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
671 West St.
Coldwater, MS 38618
(662) 622-5511
Coldwater, MS 38618
(662) 622-5511
Gr: K-12 | 472 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 80%
671 West Street
Coldwater, MS 38618
(662) 622-5511
Coldwater, MS 38618
(662) 622-5511
Gr: 7-12 | 167 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 78%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in Tate County, MS?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Tate County, MS include Senatobia Elementary School, Senatobia Middle School and East Tate Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Tate County?
5 public elementary schools are located in Tate County.
What is the racial composition of students in Tate County?
Tate County public elementary schools minority enrollment is 56% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Mississippi public elementary schools average of 57% (majority Black).
Which public elementary schools in Tate County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public elementary schools in Tate County include: Senatobia Elementary School vs. East Tate Elementary School, East Tate Elementary School vs. Senatobia Elementary School
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