For the 2026-27 school year, there are 7 public schools serving 4,180 students in 38112, TN.
The top-ranked public schools in 38112, TN are William Herbert Brewster Elementary School, Snowden Elementary Middle School and Compass Community School Binghampton Campus. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 38112 have an average math proficiency score of 21% (versus the Tennessee public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 26% (versus the 37% statewide average). Schools in 38112, TN have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Tennessee public schools.
Minority enrollment is 93% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Tennessee public school average of 43% (majority Black).
Best 38112, TN Public Schools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
William Herbert Brewster Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
2605 Sam Cooper Blvd
Memphis, TN 38112
(901) 416-7150
Memphis, TN 38112
(901) 416-7150
Gr: PK-5 | 548 students Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #22.
Snowden Elementary Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1870 N Parkway
Memphis, TN 38112
(901) 416-4621
Memphis, TN 38112
(901) 416-4621
Gr: PK-8 | 1,384 students Minority enrollment: 91%
Rank: #33.
Compass Community School Binghampton Campus
Charter School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
2540 Hale Ave
Memphis, TN 38112
(901) 866-9084
Memphis, TN 38112
(901) 866-9084
Gr: K-8 | 201 students Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: n/an/a
Cornerstone Prep - Lester
Charter School
320 Carpenter St
Memphis, TN 38112
(901) 416-3640
Memphis, TN 38112
(901) 416-3640
Gr: PK-5 | 354 students Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: n/an/a
330 Jackson Ave
Memphis, TN 38112
(901) 416-3450
Memphis, TN 38112
(901) 416-3450
Gr: PK | 938 students Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: n/an/a
160 S Hollywood
Memphis, TN 38112
(901) 416-5600
Memphis, TN 38112
(901) 416-5600
Gr: PK-12 | 551 students Minority enrollment: 78%
Rank: n/an/a
Lester Prep
Charter School
320 Carpenter St
Memphis, TN 38112
(901) 416-3640
Memphis, TN 38112
(901) 416-3640
Gr: 6-8 | 204 students Minority enrollment: 98%
38112, Tennessee Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
3782 Jackson Ave
Memphis, TN 38112
(901) 416-4250
Memphis, TN 38112
(901) 416-4250
320 Carpenter
Memphis, TN 38112
(901) 416-5969
Memphis, TN 38112
(901) 416-5969
Gr: 7-8 | 156 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
2410 South Third St
Memphis, TN 38112
(901) 947-5350
Memphis, TN 38112
(901) 947-5350
Gr: 9-12 | 150 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in 38112, TN?
The top-ranked public schools in 38112, TN include William Herbert Brewster Elementary School, Snowden Elementary Middle School and Compass Community School Binghampton Campus.
How many public schools are located in 38112?
7 public schools are located in 38112.
What is the racial composition of students in 38112?
38112 public schools minority enrollment is 93% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Tennessee public schools average of 43% (majority Black).
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