For the 2023 school year, there are 239 public schools serving 114,391 students in Memphis, TN (there are 77 private schools, serving 15,235 private students). 88% of all K-12 students in Memphis, TN are educated in public schools (compared to the TN state average of 90%).
The top ranked public schools in Memphis, TN are Campus Elementary School, Richland Elementary School and Bon Lin Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Memphis, TN public schools have an average math proficiency score of 10% (versus the Tennessee public school average of 27%), and reading proficiency score of 15% (versus the 30% statewide average). Schools in Memphis have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Tennessee public schools.
Minority enrollment is 91% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Tennessee public school average of 40% (majority Black).
Best Memphis, TN Public Schools (2023)
School (Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Campus Elementary School
Math: 55-59% | Reading: 70-74%
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
535 Zach Curlin
Memphis, TN 38152
(901) 678-2285
Memphis, TN 38152
(901) 678-2285
Grades: K-5
| 394 students
Rank: #22.
Richland Elementary School
Math: 57% | Reading: 51%
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
5440 Rich Rd
Memphis, TN 38120
(901) 416-2148
Memphis, TN 38120
(901) 416-2148
Grades: PK-5
| 827 students
Rank: #33.
Bon Lin Elementary School
Math: 56% | Reading: 46%
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
3940 Germantown Rd
Memphis, TN 38134
(901) 937-2344
Memphis, TN 38134
(901) 937-2344
Grades: PK-5
| 713 students
Rank: #44.
Maxine Smith Steam Academy
Math: 39% | Reading: 68%
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
750 E Parkway S
Memphis, TN 38104
(901) 416-4536
Memphis, TN 38104
(901) 416-4536
Grades: 6-8
| 372 students
Rank: #55.
Bartlett Elementary School
Math: 42% | Reading: 47%
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
3932 Billy Maher Rd
Memphis, TN 38135
(901) 373-2610
Memphis, TN 38135
(901) 373-2610
Grades: PK-5
| 613 students
Rank: #66.
Rivercrest Elementary School
Math: 47% | Reading: 40%
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
4825 Rivercrest
Memphis, TN 38135
(901) 373-1373
Memphis, TN 38135
(901) 373-1373
Grades: PK-5
| 580 students
Rank: #77.
White Station Middle School
Magnet School
Math: 39% | Reading: 46%
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
5465 Mason Rd
Memphis, TN 38120
(901) 416-2184
Memphis, TN 38120
(901) 416-2184
Grades: 6-8
| 1,227 students
Rank: #88.
Oak Elementary School
Math: 38% | Reading: 40%
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
3573 Oak Rd
Memphis, TN 38134
(901) 373-2646
Memphis, TN 38134
(901) 373-2646
Grades: PK-5
| 711 students
Rank: #99.
Altruria Elementary School
Math: 39% | Reading: 38%
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
6641 Deermont Dr
Memphis, TN 38134
(901) 373-2600
Memphis, TN 38134
(901) 373-2600
Grades: PK-5
| 802 students
Rank: #1010.
Ellendale Elementary School
Math: 46% | Reading: 34%
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
6950 Dawn Hill
Memphis, TN 38135
(901) 373-2636
Memphis, TN 38135
(901) 373-2636
Grades: K-5
| 500 students
Rank: #1111.
University Middle School
Math: 25-29% | Reading: 50-54%
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
4075 Park Ave
Memphis, TN 38111
(901) 678-2285
Memphis, TN 38111
(901) 678-2285
Grades: 6-7
| 152 students
Rank: #1212.
Bon Lin Middle School
Math: 40% | Reading: 36%
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
3862 Germantown Rd
Memphis, TN 38133
(901) 347-1520
Memphis, TN 38133
(901) 347-1520
Grades: 6-8
| 745 students
Rank: #1313.
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
| 682 students
Rank: #1414.
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
| 1,983 students
Rank: #1515.
J. P. Freeman Elementary Middle
Magnet School
Math: 30% | Reading: 41%
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
5250 Tulane Rd
Memphis, TN 38109
(901) 416-3156
Memphis, TN 38109
(901) 416-3156
Grades: K-8
| 652 students
Rank: #1616.
Appling Middle School
Math: 41% | Reading: 31%
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
3700 Appling Rd
Memphis, TN 38133
(901) 373-1410
Memphis, TN 38133
(901) 373-1410
Grades: 6-8
| 608 students
Rank: #1717.
Delano Elementary School
Magnet School
Math: 25-29% | Reading: 35-39%
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1716 Delano Ave
Memphis, TN 38127
(901) 416-3932
Memphis, TN 38127
(901) 416-3932
Grades: PK-5
| 278 students
Rank: #1818.
East High School
Magnet School
Math: 10-14% | Reading: 65-69%
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
3206 Poplar Ave
Memphis, TN 38111
(901) 416-6160
Memphis, TN 38111
(901) 416-6160
Grades: 9-12
| 544 students
Rank: #1919.
Middle College High School
Math: 15-19% | Reading: 45-49%
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
750 E Parkway S
Memphis, TN 38104
(901) 416-4550
Memphis, TN 38104
(901) 416-4550
Grades: 9-12
| 330 students
Rank: #2020.
Grahamwood Elementary School
Magnet School
Math: 26% | Reading: 34%
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
3950 Summer Ave
Memphis, TN 38122
(901) 416-5952
Memphis, TN 38122
(901) 416-5952
Grades: PK-5
| 959 students
Rank: #2121.
Idlewild Elementary School
Magnet School
Math: 26% | Reading: 33%
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1950 Linden Ave
Memphis, TN 38104
(901) 416-4566
Memphis, TN 38104
(901) 416-4566
Grades: K-5
| 493 students
Rank: #2222.
Bartlett High School
Math: 10% | Reading: 45%
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
5688 Woodlawn Ave
Memphis, TN 38134
(901) 373-2620
Memphis, TN 38134
(901) 373-2620
Grades: 9-12
| 2,777 students
Rank: #2323.
Elmore Park Middle School
Math: 30% | Reading: 26%
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
6330 Althorne Rd
Memphis, TN 38134
(901) 373-2642
Memphis, TN 38134
(901) 373-2642
Grades: 6-8
| 745 students
Rank: #2424.
Hollis F. Price Middle College
Math: ≤20% | Reading: 21-39%
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
807 Walker Ave
Memphis, TN 38126
(901) 435-1765
Memphis, TN 38126
(901) 435-1765
Grades: 9-12
| 109 students
Rank: #2525.
Crosstown High School
Charter School
Math: ≤5% | Reading: 35-39%
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1365 Tower Ave
Memphis, TN 38104
(901) 401-5505
Memphis, TN 38104
(901) 401-5505
Grades: 9-11
| 399 students
Rank: #26 - 2726. - 27.
Balmoral/ridgeway Elementary School
Magnet School
Math: 10-14% | Reading: 25-29%
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
5905 Grosvenor Ave
Memphis, TN 38119
(901) 416-2128
Memphis, TN 38119
(901) 416-2128
Grades: K-5
| 292 students
Rank: #26 - 2726. - 27.
Peabody Elementary School
Magnet School
Math: 10-14% | Reading: 25-29%
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
2086 Young Ave
Memphis, TN 38104
(901) 416-4606
Memphis, TN 38104
(901) 416-4606
Grades: PK-5
| 350 students
Rank: #2828.
Oak Forest Elementary School
Magnet School
Math: 15-19% | Reading: 20-24%
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
7440 Nonconnah View Cv
Memphis, TN 38119
(901) 416-2257
Memphis, TN 38119
(901) 416-2257
Grades: PK-5
| 441 students
Rank: #2929.
Springdale Elementary School
Magnet School
Math: 25-29% | Reading: 10-14%
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
880 N Hollywood St
Memphis, TN 38108
(901) 416-4883
Memphis, TN 38108
(901) 416-4883
Grades: PK-5
| 273 students
Rank: #3030.
Southwind Elementary School
Math: 14% | Reading: 23%
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
8155 Meadow Vale Dr
Memphis, TN 38125
(901) 416-2805
Memphis, TN 38125
(901) 416-2805
Grades: PK-5
| 714 students
Rank: #31 - 3231. - 32.
Memphis Virtual School
Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
3772 Jackson Ave
Memphis, TN 38108
(901) 416-5783
Memphis, TN 38108
(901) 416-5783
Grades: 7-12
| 70 students
Rank: #31 - 3231. - 32.
Shrine School
Special Education School
Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
4259 Forest View Dr
Memphis, TN 38118
(901) 416-2400
Memphis, TN 38118
(901) 416-2400
Grades: PK-12
| 124 students
Rank: #33 - 3533. - 35.
A. B. Hill Elementary School
Math: 10-14% | Reading: 20-24%
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
345 East Olive Ave
Memphis, TN 38106
(901) 416-7844
Memphis, TN 38106
(901) 416-7844
Grades: PK-5
| 386 students
Rank: #33 - 3533. - 35.
Libertas School
Charter School
Math: 10-14% | Reading: 20-24%
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
3777 Edenburg Dr
Memphis, TN 38127
(901) 654-7788
Memphis, TN 38127
(901) 654-7788
Grades: PK-5
| 458 students
Rank: #33 - 3533. - 35.
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
| 482 students
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Memphis, Tennessee Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
2601 Ketchum Rd
Memphis, TN 38118
(901) 416-5006
Memphis, TN 38118
(901) 416-5006
Grades: 6-8
| 302 students
Artesian Community School (Closed 2016)
Charter School
111 South Highland #291
Memphis, TN 38111
(901) 300-0813
Memphis, TN 38111
(901) 300-0813
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Aster College Preparatory (Closed 2021)
Charter School
1299 E. Mclemore Ave
Memphis, TN 38106
(901) 262-2008
Memphis, TN 38106
(901) 262-2008
Grades: 5
| n/a students
5905 Grosvenor
Memphis, TN 38119
(901) 684-2128
Memphis, TN 38119
(901) 684-2128
Grades: K-5
| 334 students
1555 Mcalister Dr
Memphis, TN 38116
(901) 396-2800
Memphis, TN 38116
(901) 396-2800
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
3777 Edenburg Dr
Memphis, TN 38127
(901) 416-3920
Memphis, TN 38127
(901) 416-3920
Grades: PK-5
| n/a students
951 Chelsea
Memphis, TN 38107
(901) -23-6-01
Memphis, TN 38107
(901) -23-6-01
Grades: PK-5
| 515 students
943 J. W. Williams La
Memphis, TN 38105
(901) 416-3206
Memphis, TN 38105
(901) 416-3206
Grades: PK-5
| 272 students
1591 Pennsylvania
Memphis, TN 38109
(901) 416-7594
Memphis, TN 38109
(901) 416-7594
Grades: 9-12
| 196 students
2140 Charjean Rd
Memphis, TN 38114
(901) 416-5016
Memphis, TN 38114
(901) 416-5016
Grades: PK-5
| n/a students
City University Boys Preparatory (Closed 2021)
Charter School
1475 E. Shelby Dr
Memphis, TN 38106
(901) 775-2219
Memphis, TN 38106
(901) 775-2219
Grades: 6-8
| 88 students
3210 Raleighmillington Rd
Memphis, TN 38128
(901) 416-4306
Memphis, TN 38128
(901) 416-4306
Grades: PK-5
| 497 students
1662 Dabbs Av
Memphis, TN 38127
(901) 416-3926
Memphis, TN 38127
(901) 416-3926
Grades: PK-6
| n/a students
1560 Drew Rd
Memphis, TN 38109
(901) 416-8140
Memphis, TN 38109
(901) 416-8140
Grades: PK-6
| n/a students
2230 Corry Rd
Memphis, TN 38106
(901) 416-7804
Memphis, TN 38106
(901) 416-7804
Grades: 6-8
| 273 students
2109 Howell
Memphis, TN 38108
(901) 416-4524
Memphis, TN 38108
(901) 416-4524
Grades: 6-8
| 248 students
817 Brownlee Rd
Memphis, TN 38116
(901) 801-6164
Memphis, TN 38116
(901) 801-6164
Grades: K-5
| 205 students
8800 Winchester Rd
Memphis, TN 38125
(901) 509-6190
Memphis, TN 38125
(901) 509-6190
Grades: K-8
| n/a students
Dubois High Of Leadership Public Policy (Closed 2021)
Charter School
8146 E Shelby Dr
Memphis, TN 38106
(901) 751-7122
Memphis, TN 38106
(901) 751-7122
Grades: 9-12
| 142 students
Dubois High School Of Arts Technology (Closed 2021)
Charter School
817 Brownlee Rd
Memphis, TN 38116
(901) 801-6171
Memphis, TN 38116
(901) 801-6171
Grades: 9-12
| 188 students
Dubois High School Of Teacher Education (Closed 2015)
Charter School
1880 Prospect
Memphis, TN 38106
(901) 331-3436
Memphis, TN 38106
(901) 331-3436
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Dubois Middle Of Leadership Public Policy (Closed 2021)
Charter School
8146 E. Shelby Dr
Memphis, TN 38106
(901) 751-7122
Memphis, TN 38106
(901) 751-7122
Grades: 6-8
| 127 students
Dubois Middle School Of Arts Technology (Closed 2021)
Charter School
817 Brownlee Rd
Memphis, TN 38116
(901) 801-6171
Memphis, TN 38116
(901) 801-6171
Grades: 6-9
| 128 students
1500 Dunn Av
Memphis, TN 38106
(901) 775-7816
Memphis, TN 38106
(901) 775-7816
Grades: PK-5
| 198 students
3782 Jackson Ave
Memphis, TN 38112
(901) 416-4250
Memphis, TN 38112
(901) 416-4250
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
East Career Technology Center (Closed 2021)
Vocational School
3206 Poplar
Memphis, TN 38111
(901) 416-6200
Memphis, TN 38111
(901) 416-6200
Grades: 7-12
| n/a students
4950 Fairley Rd
Memphis, TN 38109
(901) 416-8080
Memphis, TN 38109
(901) 416-8080
Grades: PK-5
| 524 students
3389 Dawn Dr
Memphis, TN 38107
(901) 416-3700
Memphis, TN 38107
(901) 416-3700
Grades: 9
| 112 students
1602 Dellwood
Memphis, TN 38127
(901) 416-3840
Memphis, TN 38127
(901) 416-3840
Grades: PK-6
| n/a students
1530 Dellwood
Memphis, TN 38127
(901) 416-3880
Memphis, TN 38127
(901) 416-3880
Grades: 9-12
| 550 students
778 Parkrose
Memphis, TN 38109
(901) 881-1149
Memphis, TN 38109
(901) 881-1149
Grades: PK-5
| n/a students
Gateway University Elementary School (Closed 2021)
Charter School
3333 Old Brownsville Rd
Memphis, TN 38134
(901) 509-7140
Memphis, TN 38134
(901) 509-7140
Grades: 9-10
| 162 students
4649 Horn Lake Rd
Memphis, TN 38109
(901) 416-8157
Memphis, TN 38109
(901) 416-8157
Grades: 6-8
| 276 students
690 Mississippi
Memphis, TN 38126
(901) 416-7200
Memphis, TN 38126
(901) 416-7200
Grades: PK-5
| 337 students
3930 Leweir Av
Memphis, TN 38127
(901) 416-3750
Memphis, TN 38127
(901) 416-3750
Grades: PK-5
| n/a students
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Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Memphis, TN?
The top ranked public schools in Memphis, TN include Campus Elementary School, Richland Elementary School and Bon Lin Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Memphis, TN?
239 public schools are located in Memphis, TN.
What percentage of students in Memphis, TN go to public school?
88% of all K-12 students in Memphis, TN are educated in public schools (compared to the TN state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in Memphis, TN?
Memphis, TN public schools minority enrollment is 91% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Tennessee public schools average of 40% (majority Black).
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