For the 2026-27 school year, there are 6 public elementary schools serving 3,242 students in 38112, TN.
The top-ranked public elementary 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 elementary schools in zipcode 38112 have an average math proficiency score of 21% (versus the Tennessee public elementary school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 26% (versus the 36% statewide average). Elementary schools in 38112, TN have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Tennessee public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 91% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Tennessee public elementary school average of 44% (majority Black).
Best 38112, TN Public Elementary 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
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 elementary schools in 38112, TN?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in 38112, TN include William Herbert Brewster Elementary School, Snowden Elementary Middle School and Compass Community School Binghampton Campus.
How many public elementary schools are located in 38112?
6 public elementary schools are located in 38112.
What is the racial composition of students in 38112?
38112 public elementary schools minority enrollment is 91% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Tennessee public elementary schools average of 44% (majority Black).
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