Best 38122 Tennessee Public Elementary Schools (2025-26)

For the 2025-26 school year, there are 8 public elementary schools serving 4,866 students in 38122, TN.
The top ranked public elementary schools in 38122, TN are Grahamwood Elementary School, Memphis Rise Academy and Aurora Collegiate Academy. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public elementary schools in zipcode 38122 have an average math proficiency score of 22% (versus the Tennessee public elementary school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 23% (versus the 36% statewide average). Elementary schools in 38122, TN have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Tennessee public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 92% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Tennessee public elementary school average of 43% (majority Black).

Best 38122, TN Public Elementary Schools (2025-26)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Grahamwood Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
3950 Summer Ave
Memphis, TN 38122
(901) 416-5952
Gr: PK-5 | 887 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 79%
Rank: #22.
Memphis Rise Academy
Charter School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
5221 Raleigh Lagrange Rd
Memphis, TN 38122
(901) 379-5750
Gr: 6-12 | 755 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #33.
Aurora Collegiate Academy
Charter School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
4841 Summer Ave
Memphis, TN 38122
(901) 249-4615
Gr: K-5 | 330 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #44.
Berclair Elementary School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 19%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
810 N Perkins Rd
Memphis, TN 38122
(901) 416-8800
Gr: PK-5 | 627 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 85%
Rank: #55.
Treadwell Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 10% | Reading: 18%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
3538 Given Ave
Memphis, TN 38122
(901) 416-6130
Gr: PK-5 | 874 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #66.
Compass Community School Berclair Campus
Charter School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
3880 Forrest
Memphis, TN 38122
(901) 323-2162
Gr: K-8 | 229 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #77.
Treadwell Middle School
(Math: 8% | Reading: 16%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
920 N Highland St
Memphis, TN 38122
(901) 416-6100
Gr: 6-8 | 662 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: #88.
Kingsbury Middle School
(Math: 7% | Reading: 10%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
1276 N Graham St
Memphis, TN 38122
(901) 416-6040
Gr: 6-8 | 502 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
[+] Show Closed Public Schools in 38122 Tennessee

38122, Tennessee Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Quick Facts
4841 Summer Ave
Memphis, TN 38122
(901) 249-4615
Gr: K-5
968 North Mendenhall
Memphis, TN 38122
(901) 684-2132
Gr: K-6 | 300 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 66%
968 N. Mendenhall
Memphis, TN 38122
(901) 416-2132
Gr: 9-12
920 North Highland
Memphis, TN 38122
(901) 416-6100
Gr: 7-12 | 786 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 97%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public elementary schools in 38122, TN?
The top ranked public elementary schools in 38122, TN include Grahamwood Elementary School, Memphis Rise Academy and Aurora Collegiate Academy.
How many public elementary schools are located in 38122?
8 public elementary schools are located in 38122.
What is the racial composition of students in 38122?
38122 public elementary schools minority enrollment is 92% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Tennessee public elementary schools average of 43% (majority Black).

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