For the 2026 school year, there are 5 public preschools serving 3,157 students in 38125, TN.
The top-ranked public preschools in 38125, TN are Southwind Elementary School, Memphis Business Academy Hickory Hill Elementary School and Germanshire Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public preschools in zipcode 38125 have an average math proficiency score of 21% (versus the Tennessee public pre school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 27% (versus the 36% statewide average). Pre schools in 38125, TN have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Tennessee public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Tennessee public preschool average of 43% (majority Black).
Best 38125, TN Public Preschools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Southwind Elementary School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
8155 Meadow Vale Dr
Memphis, TN 38125
(901) 416-2805
Memphis, TN 38125
(901) 416-2805
Gr: PK-5 | 641 students Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #22.
Memphis Business Academy Hickory Hill Elementary School
Charter School
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
4443 S. Germantown Rd
Memphis, TN 38125
(901) 505-0551
Memphis, TN 38125
(901) 505-0551
Gr: PK-5 | 183 students Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #33.
Germanshire Elementary School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
3965 South Germantown Rd
Memphis, TN 38125
(901) 416-3733
Memphis, TN 38125
(901) 416-3733
Gr: PK-5 | 725 students Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #44.
Highland Oaks Elementary School
(Math: 14% | Reading: 25%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
5252 Annandale Rd
Memphis, TN 38125
(901) 416-0330
Memphis, TN 38125
(901) 416-0330
Gr: PK-5 | 821 students Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #55.
Lowrance Elementary Middle School
(Math: 9% | Reading: 22%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
7740 Lowrance Rd
Memphis, TN 38125
(901) 416-2330
Memphis, TN 38125
(901) 416-2330
Gr: PK-8 | 787 students Minority enrollment: 99%
38125, Tennessee Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
8800 Winchester Rd
Memphis, TN 38125
(901) 509-6190
Memphis, TN 38125
(901) 509-6190
Gr: K-8
5270 Riverdale Rd
Memphis, TN 38125
(901) 756-5290
Memphis, TN 38125
(901) 756-5290
Gr: K-1 | 367 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in 38125, TN?
The top-ranked public preschools in 38125, TN include Southwind Elementary School, Memphis Business Academy Hickory Hill Elementary School and Germanshire Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in 38125?
5 public preschools are located in 38125.
What is the racial composition of students in 38125?
38125 public preschools minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Tennessee public preschools average of 43% (majority Black).
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