For the 2024 school year, there are 3 public elementary schools serving 1,129 students in 38103, TN.
The top ranked public elementary schools in 38103, TN are City University School Girls Preparatory, Downtown Elementary School and Memphis Grizzlies Preparatory Charter School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public elementary schools in zipcode 38103 have an average math proficiency score of 10% (versus the Tennessee public elementary school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 20% (versus the 36% statewide average). Elementary schools in 38103, TN have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Tennessee public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Tennessee public elementary school average of 41% (majority Black).
Best 38103, TN Public Elementary Schools (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
City University School Girls Preparatory
Charter School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
665 Madison Ave
Memphis, TN 38103
(901) 775-2219
Memphis, TN 38103
(901) 775-2219
Grades: 6-8
| 101 students
Rank: #22.
Downtown Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 11% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
10 N 4th St
Memphis, TN 38103
(901) 416-8400
Memphis, TN 38103
(901) 416-8400
Grades: PK-5
| 699 students
Rank: #33.
Memphis Grizzlies Preparatory Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 5% | Reading: 13%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
168 Jefferson Ave
Memphis, TN 38103
(901) 474-0955
Memphis, TN 38103
(901) 474-0955
Grades: 5-8
| 329 students
38103, Tennessee Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
168 Jefferson
Memphis, TN 38103
(901) 525-0266
Memphis, TN 38103
(901) 525-0266
Grades: 8-12
| n/a students
Kaleidoscope School Of Memphis (Closed 2021)
Charter School
110 North Court Ave
Memphis, TN 38103
(901) 623-1888
Memphis, TN 38103
(901) 623-1888
Grades: 6-8
| 59 students
62 North Main St
Memphis, TN 38103
(901) 416-5444
Memphis, TN 38103
(901) 416-5444
Grades: 6-9
| 102 students
New Consortium Of Law Business Ii (Closed 2015)
Vocational School
Charter School
Charter School
62 North Main St
Memphis, TN 38103
(901) 321-2500
Memphis, TN 38103
(901) 321-2500
Grades: 6-10
| 160 students
Southwest Early College High School (Closed 2021)
Charter School
737 Union Ave, Bldg. E 1st Flo
Memphis, TN 38103
(901) 333-5681
Memphis, TN 38103
(901) 333-5681
Grades: 9-11
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in 38103, TN?
The top ranked public elementary schools in 38103, TN include City University School Girls Preparatory, Downtown Elementary School and Memphis Grizzlies Preparatory Charter School.
How many public elementary schools are located in 38103, TN?
3 public elementary schools are located in 38103, TN.
What is the racial composition of students in 38103, TN?
38103, TN public elementary schools minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Tennessee public elementary schools average of 41% (majority Black).
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