For the 2024 school year, there are 7 public schools serving 6,179 students in 38117, TN (there are 12 private schools, serving 4,223 private students). 59% of all K-12 students in 38117, TN are educated in public schools (compared to the TN state average of 90%).
The top ranked public schools in 38117, TN are White Station Elementary School, White Station High School and Sea Isle Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 38117 have an average math proficiency score of 12% (versus the Tennessee public school average of 27%), and reading proficiency score of 27% (versus the 30% statewide average). Schools in 38117, TN have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Tennessee public schools.
Minority enrollment is 86% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Tennessee public school average of 40% (majority Black).
Best 38117, TN Public Schools (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
White Station Elementary School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
4840 Chickasaw Rd
Memphis, TN 38117
(901) 416-8900
Memphis, TN 38117
(901) 416-8900
Grades: PK-5
| 681 students
Rank: #22.
White Station High School
Magnet School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
514 S Perkins Rd
Memphis, TN 38117
(901) 416-8880
Memphis, TN 38117
(901) 416-8880
Grades: 9-12
| 1,851 students
Rank: #33.
Sea Isle Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
5250 Sea Isle Rd
Memphis, TN 38117
(901) 416-2104
Memphis, TN 38117
(901) 416-2104
Grades: PK-5
| 461 students
Rank: #44.
Colonial Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 8% | Reading: 15%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1370 Colonial Rd
Memphis, TN 38117
(901) 416-8980
Memphis, TN 38117
(901) 416-8980
Grades: 6-8
| 985 students
Rank: #55.
Willow Oaks Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 8% | Reading: 14%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
4417 Willow Rd
Memphis, TN 38117
(901) 416-2196
Memphis, TN 38117
(901) 416-2196
Grades: PK-5
| 655 students
Rank: #66.
Overton High School
Magnet School
(Math: 4% | Reading: 18%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1770 Lanier Ln
Memphis, TN 38117
(901) 416-2136
Memphis, TN 38117
(901) 416-2136
Grades: 9-12
| 1,363 students
Rank: n/an/a
Avon School
Special Education School
310 Avon Rd
Memphis, TN 38117
(901) 416-2124
Memphis, TN 38117
(901) 416-2124
Grades: K-12
| 183 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 38117, TN?
The top ranked public schools in 38117, TN include White Station Elementary School, White Station High School and Sea Isle Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in 38117, TN?
7 public schools are located in 38117, TN.
What percentage of students in 38117, TN go to public school?
59% of all K-12 students in 38117, TN are educated in public schools (compared to the TN state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in 38117, TN?
38117, TN public schools minority enrollment is 86% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Tennessee public schools average of 40% (majority Black).
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