For the 2025 school year, there are 5 public elementary schools serving 5,127 students in 38016, TN.
The top ranked public elementary schools in 38016, TN are Riverwood Elementary School, Macon-hall Elementary School and Chimneyrock Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public elementary schools in zipcode 38016 have an average math proficiency score of 25% (versus the Tennessee public elementary school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 31% (versus the 36% statewide average). Elementary schools in 38016, TN have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Tennessee public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 92% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Tennessee public elementary school average of 43% (majority Black).
Best 38016, TN Public Elementary Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Riverwood Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1330 Stern Ln
Cordova, TN 38016
(901) 416-2310
Cordova, TN 38016
(901) 416-2310
Grades: PK-5
| 1,018 students
Rank: #22.
Macon-hall Elementary School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
9800 Macon Rd
Cordova, TN 38016
(901) 416-2625
Cordova, TN 38016
(901) 416-2625
Grades: PK-5
| 1,166 students
Rank: #33.
Chimneyrock Elementary School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
8601 Chimneyrock Blvd
Cordova, TN 38016
(901) 416-2067
Cordova, TN 38016
(901) 416-2067
Grades: PK-5
| 931 students
Rank: #44.
Dexter School
(Math: 14% | Reading: 25%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
7105 Dexter Rd
Cordova, TN 38016
(901) 416-0355
Cordova, TN 38016
(901) 416-0355
Grades: PK-8
| 1,490 students
Rank: #55.
Mt. Pisgah Middle/high
(Math: 13% | Reading: 19%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1444 Pisgah Rd
Cordova, TN 38016
(901) 416-2620
Cordova, TN 38016
(901) 416-2620
Grades: 6-9
| 522 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in 38016, TN?
The top ranked public elementary schools in 38016, TN include Riverwood Elementary School, Macon-hall Elementary School and Chimneyrock Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in 38016?
5 public elementary schools are located in 38016.
What is the racial composition of students in 38016?
38016 public elementary schools minority enrollment is 92% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Tennessee public elementary schools average of 43% (majority Black).
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