For the 2025 school year, there are 15 public schools serving 7,368 students in 38116, TN (there are 1 private school, serving 283 private students). 96% of all K-12 students in 38116, TN are educated in public schools (compared to the TN state average of 90%).
The top ranked public schools in 38116, TN are City University School Girls Preparatory, Whitehaven High School and Gardenview Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 38116 have an average math proficiency score of 10% (versus the Tennessee public school average of 31%), and reading proficiency score of 15% (versus the 37% statewide average). Schools in 38116, TN have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Tennessee public schools.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Tennessee public school average of 43% (majority Black).
Best 38116, TN Public Schools (2025)
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
1475 East Shelby Dr
Memphis, TN 38116
(901) 775-2219
Memphis, TN 38116
(901) 775-2219
Grades: 6-8
| 100 students
Rank: #22.
Whitehaven High School
Magnet School
(Math: 15% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
4851 Elvis Presley Blvd
Memphis, TN 38116
(901) 416-3000
Memphis, TN 38116
(901) 416-3000
Grades: 9-12
| 1,549 students
Rank: #33.
Gardenview Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
4075 Hartz Dr
Memphis, TN 38116
(901) 416-3068
Memphis, TN 38116
(901) 416-3068
Grades: PK-5
| 259 students
Rank: #44.
Whitehaven Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
4783 Elvis Presley Blvd
Memphis, TN 38116
(901) 416-7431
Memphis, TN 38116
(901) 416-7431
Grades: PK-5
| 425 students
Rank: #55.
Winchester Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
3587 Boeingshire Dr
Memphis, TN 38116
(901) 416-3152
Memphis, TN 38116
(901) 416-3152
Grades: PK-5
| 413 students
Rank: #66.
Freedom Preparatory Academy Flagship
Charter School
(Math: 10% | Reading: 18%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
5132 Jonetta St, 6-8
Memphis, TN 38116
(901) 538-9500
Memphis, TN 38116
(901) 538-9500
Grades: 6-12
| 723 students
Rank: #77.
Robert R. Church Elementary School
(Math: 8% | Reading: 13%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
4100 Millbranch Rd
Memphis, TN 38116
(901) 416-0198
Memphis, TN 38116
(901) 416-0198
Grades: PK-5
| 549 students
Rank: #88.
Oakshire Elementary School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1765 E Holmes Rd
Memphis, TN 38116
(901) 416-3140
Memphis, TN 38116
(901) 416-3140
Grades: PK-5
| 394 students
Rank: #99.
Freedom Prep Middle - Brownlee
Charter School
(Math: 8% | Reading: 12%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
817 Brownlee Rd
Memphis, TN 38116
(901) 538-9500
Memphis, TN 38116
(901) 538-9500
Grades: 6-12
| 317 students
Rank: #1010.
A. Maceo Walker Middle School
(Math: 9% | Reading: 10%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1900 East Raines Rd
Memphis, TN 38116
(901) 416-1030
Memphis, TN 38116
(901) 416-1030
Grades: 6-8
| 637 students
Rank: #1111.
Havenview Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 8% | Reading: 10%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1481 Hester Rd
Memphis, TN 38116
(901) 416-3092
Memphis, TN 38116
(901) 416-3092
Grades: 6-8
| 754 students
Rank: #1212.
Holmes Road Elementary School
(Math: 5% | Reading: 11%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1083 E Holmes Rd
Memphis, TN 38116
(901) 416-6469
Memphis, TN 38116
(901) 416-6469
Grades: PK-5
| 793 students
Rank: #1313.
Hillcrest High School
Charter School
(Math: 3% | Reading: 8%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
4184 Graceland Dr
Memphis, TN 38116
(901) 730-4098
Memphis, TN 38116
(901) 730-4098
Grades: 9-12
| 441 students
Rank: n/an/a
1098 South Bellevue
Memphis, TN 38116
(901) 947-1473
Memphis, TN 38116
(901) 947-1473
Grades: PK
| n/a students
Rank: n/an/a
City University School Of Independence
Charter School
1475 East Shelby Dr
Memphis, TN 38116
(901) 775-2219
Memphis, TN 38116
(901) 775-2219
Grades: 9-12
| 14 students
38116, Tennessee Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
1555 Mcalister Dr
Memphis, TN 38116
(901) 396-2800
Memphis, TN 38116
(901) 396-2800
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
817 Brownlee Rd
Memphis, TN 38116
(901) 801-6164
Memphis, TN 38116
(901) 801-6164
Grades: K-5
| 205 students
817 Brownlee Rd
Memphis, TN 38116
(901) 801-6171
Memphis, TN 38116
(901) 801-6171
Grades: 9-12
| 188 students
817 Brownlee Rd
Memphis, TN 38116
(901) 801-6171
Memphis, TN 38116
(901) 801-6171
Grades: 6-9
| 128 students
3866 Patte Ann
Memphis, TN 38116
(901) 416-3074
Memphis, TN 38116
(901) 416-3074
Grades: PK-6
| 374 students
3398 Graves Rd
Memphis, TN 38116
(901) 416-3086
Memphis, TN 38116
(901) 416-3086
Grades: K-7
| 239 students
817 Brownlee Rd
Memphis, TN 38116
(901) 416-3128
Memphis, TN 38116
(901) 416-3128
Grades: 6-8
| 392 students
Pathways In Education - Whitehaven (Closed 2024)
Charter School
4701 Elvis Presley Blvd.
Memphis, TN 38116
(901) 433-9422
Memphis, TN 38116
(901) 433-9422
Grades: 9-12
| 95 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 38116, TN?
The top ranked public schools in 38116, TN include City University School Girls Preparatory, Whitehaven High School and Gardenview Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in 38116?
15 public schools are located in 38116.
What percentage of students in 38116 go to public school?
96% of all K-12 students in 38116 are educated in public schools (compared to the TN state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in 38116?
38116 public schools minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Tennessee public schools average of 43% (majority Black).
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