For the 2024 school year, there are 6 public elementary schools serving 2,933 students in 38112, TN.
The top ranked public elementary schools in 38112, TN are Snowden Elementary/middle, William Herbert Brewster Elementary 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 15% (versus the Tennessee public elementary school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 22% (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 86% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Tennessee public elementary school average of 41% (majority Black).
Best 38112, TN Public Elementary Schools (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Snowden Elementary/middle
Magnet School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1870 N Parkway
Memphis, TN 38112
(901) 416-4621
Memphis, TN 38112
(901) 416-4621
Grades: PK-8
| 1,288 students
Rank: #22.
William Herbert Brewster Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
2605 Sam Cooper Blvd
Memphis, TN 38112
(901) 416-7150
Memphis, TN 38112
(901) 416-7150
Grades: PK-5
| 439 students
Rank: #33.
Compass Community School Binghampton Campus
Charter School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
2540 Hale Ave
Memphis, TN 38112
(901) 866-9084
Memphis, TN 38112
(901) 866-9084
Grades: K-8
| 213 students
Rank: #44.
Lester Prep
Charter School
(Math: 8% | Reading: 10%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
320 Carpenter St
Memphis, TN 38112
(901) 416-3640
Memphis, TN 38112
(901) 416-3640
Grades: 6-8
| 250 students
Rank: #55.
Cornerstone Prep - Lester Campus
Charter School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 6-9%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
320 Carpenter St
Memphis, TN 38112
(901) 416-5969
Memphis, TN 38112
(901) 416-5969
Grades: PK-5
| 358 students
Rank: n/an/a
160 S Hollywood
Memphis, TN 38112
(901) 416-5601
Memphis, TN 38112
(901) 416-5601
Grades: PK-12
| 385 students
38112, Tennessee Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
3782 Jackson Ave
Memphis, TN 38112
(901) 416-4250
Memphis, TN 38112
(901) 416-4250
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Lester School (Closed 2016)
Magnet School
320 Carpenter
Memphis, TN 38112
(901) 416-5969
Memphis, TN 38112
(901) 416-5969
Grades: 7-8
| 156 students
Yo! Academy (Closed 2008)
Charter School
2410 South Third St
Memphis, TN 38112
(901) 947-5350
Memphis, TN 38112
(901) 947-5350
Grades: 9-12
| 150 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in 38112, TN?
The top ranked public elementary schools in 38112, TN include Snowden Elementary/middle, William Herbert Brewster Elementary School and Compass Community School Binghampton Campus.
How many public elementary schools are located in 38112, TN?
6 public elementary schools are located in 38112, TN.
What is the racial composition of students in 38112, TN?
38112, TN public elementary schools minority enrollment is 86% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Tennessee public elementary schools average of 41% (majority Black).
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