For the 2025 school year, there are 7 public preschools serving 2,833 students in 38116, TN.
The top ranked public preschools in 38116, TN are Gardenview Elementary School, Whitehaven Elementary School and Winchester Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public preschools in zipcode 38116 have an average math proficiency score of 10% (versus the Tennessee public pre school average of 37%), and reading proficiency score of 15% (versus the 37% statewide average). Pre schools in 38116, TN have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Tennessee public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Tennessee public preschool average of 42% (majority Black).
Best 38116, TN Public Preschools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
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: #22.
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: #33.
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: #44.
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: #55.
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: #66.
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: n/an/a
1098 South Bellevue
Memphis, TN 38116
(901) 947-1473
Memphis, TN 38116
(901) 947-1473
Grades: PK
| n/a 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 preschools in 38116, TN?
The top ranked public preschools in 38116, TN include Gardenview Elementary School, Whitehaven Elementary School and Winchester Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in 38116?
7 public preschools are located in 38116.
What is the racial composition of students in 38116?
38116 public preschools minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Tennessee public preschools average of 42% (majority Black).
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