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Best 38112 Tennessee Public Elementary Schools (2025-26)

For the 2025-26 school year, there are 7 public elementary schools serving 3,285 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 score of 19% (versus the Tennessee public elementary school average of 39%), and score of 23% (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 90% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Tennessee public elementary school average of 43% (majority Black).

Best 38112, TN Public Elementary Schools (2025-26)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)

Location

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Rank: #11.

William Herbert Brewster Elementary School

Magnet School

(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 20-24%)
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2605 Sam Cooper Blvd
Memphis, TN 38112
(901) 416-7150

Gr: PK-5 | 501 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 97%

Rank: #22.

Snowden Elementary Middle School

Magnet School

(Math: 22% | Reading: 28%)
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1870 N Parkway
Memphis, TN 38112
(901) 416-4621

Gr: PK-8 | 1,272 student Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 88%

Rank: #33.

Compass Community School Binghampton Campus

Charter School

(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 20-24%)
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2540 Hale Ave
Memphis, TN 38112
(901) 866-9084

Gr: K-8 | 215 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 96%

Rank: #44.

Cornerstone Prep - Lester Campus

Charter School

(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 6-9%)
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320 Carpenter St
Memphis, TN 38112
(901) 416-3640

Gr: PK-5 | 372 students

Rank: #55.

Memphis Scholars Caldwell-guthrie

Charter School

(Math: ≤5% | Reading: ≤5%)
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951 Chelsea Ave
Memphis, TN 38112
(901) 236-0105

Gr: PK-5 | 245 students Student-teacher ratio: 245:1 Minority enrollment: 99%

Rank: n/an/a

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160 S Hollywood
Memphis, TN 38112
(901) 416-5600

Gr: PK-12 | 461 students Minority enrollment: 70%

Rank: n/an/a

Lester Prep

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320 Carpenter St
Memphis, TN 38112
(901) 416-3640

Gr: 6-8 | 219 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 99%

[+] Show Closed Public Schools in 38112 Tennessee

38112, Tennessee Public Schools (Closed)

School

Location

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Early Childhood Program Partnering Centers (Closed 2023)

3782 Jackson Ave
Memphis, TN 38112
(901) 416-4250

Lester School (Closed 2016)

320 Carpenter
Memphis, TN 38112
(901) 416-5969

Gr: 7-8 | 156 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 98%

Yo! Academy (Closed 2008)

2410 South Third St
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?

7 public elementary schools are located in 38112.

What is the racial composition of students in 38112?

38112 public elementary schools minority enrollment is 90% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Tennessee public elementary schools average of 43% (majority Black).