For the 2024 school year, there are 8 public elementary schools serving 4,296 students in 38122, TN.
The top ranked public elementary schools in 38122, TN are Grahamwood Elementary School, Memphis Business Elementary School and Berclair Elementary School. 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 19% (versus the Tennessee public elementary school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 21% (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 89% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Tennessee public elementary school average of 41% (majority Black).
Best 38122, TN Public Elementary Schools (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Grahamwood Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
3950 Summer Ave
Memphis, TN 38122
(901) 416-5952
Memphis, TN 38122
(901) 416-5952
Grades: PK-5
| 912 students
Rank: #22.
Memphis Business Elementary School
Charter School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1082 Berclair Rd
Memphis, TN 38122
(901) 591-7267
Memphis, TN 38122
(901) 591-7267
Grades: K-5
| 274 students
Rank: #33.
Berclair Elementary School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 19%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
810 N Perkins Rd
Memphis, TN 38122
(901) 416-8800
Memphis, TN 38122
(901) 416-8800
Grades: PK-5
| 611 students
Rank: #44.
Aurora Collegiate Academy
Charter School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
4841 Summer Ave
Memphis, TN 38122
(901) 249-4615
Memphis, TN 38122
(901) 249-4615
Grades: K-5
| 316 students
Rank: #55.
Treadwell Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 16% | Reading: 18%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
3538 Given Ave
Memphis, TN 38122
(901) 416-6130
Memphis, TN 38122
(901) 416-6130
Grades: PK-5
| 752 students
Rank: #66.
Treadwell Middle School
(Math: 15% | Reading: 16%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
920 N Highland St
Memphis, TN 38122
(901) 416-6100
Memphis, TN 38122
(901) 416-6100
Grades: 6-8
| 606 students
Rank: #77.
Compass Community School Berclair Campus
Charter School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
3880 Forrest
Memphis, TN 38122
(901) 323-2162
Memphis, TN 38122
(901) 323-2162
Grades: K-8
| 220 students
Rank: #88.
Kingsbury Middle School
(Math: 7% | Reading: 10%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1276 N Graham St
Memphis, TN 38122
(901) 416-6040
Memphis, TN 38122
(901) 416-6040
Grades: 6-8
| 605 students
38122, Tennessee Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Aurora Collegiate Academy (Closed 2021)
Charter School
4841 Summer Ave
Memphis, TN 38122
(901) 249-4615
Memphis, TN 38122
(901) 249-4615
Grades: K-5
| n/a students
968 North Mendenhall
Memphis, TN 38122
(901) 684-2132
Memphis, TN 38122
(901) 684-2132
Grades: K-6
| 300 students
968 N. Mendenhall
Memphis, TN 38122
(901) 416-2132
Memphis, TN 38122
(901) 416-2132
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
920 North Highland
Memphis, TN 38122
(901) 416-6100
Memphis, TN 38122
(901) 416-6100
Grades: 7-12
| 786 students
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 Business Elementary School and Berclair Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in 38122, TN?
8 public elementary schools are located in 38122, TN.
What is the racial composition of students in 38122, TN?
38122, TN public elementary schools minority enrollment is 89% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Tennessee public elementary schools average of 41% (majority Black).
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