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Best 38126 Tennessee Public Schools (2025-26)

For the 2025-26 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 973 students in 38126, TN (there are 1 private school, serving 24 private students). 98% of all K-12 students in 38126, TN are educated in public schools (compared to the TN state average of 90%).

The top ranked public schools in 38126, TN are Hollis F. Price Middle College, Ida B. Wells Academy Es/ms and B. T. Washington High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.

Public schools in zipcode 38126 have an score of 9% (versus the Tennessee public school average of 34%), and score of 9% (versus the 37% statewide average). Schools in 38126, TN have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Tennessee public schools.

Minority enrollment is 100% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Tennessee public school average of 43% (majority Black).

Best 38126, TN Public Schools (2025-26)

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(Math and Reading Proficiency)

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Rank: #11.

Hollis F. Price Middle College

(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 50-59%)
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807 Walker Ave
Memphis, TN 38126
(901) 435-1765

Gr: 9-12 | 105 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1

Rank: #22.

Ida B. Wells Academy Es/ms

(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 6-9%)
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995 S Lauderdale St
Memphis, TN 38126
(901) 416-3210

Gr: K-8 | 98 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1

Rank: #33.

B. T. Washington High School

(Math: 7% | Reading: 4%)
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715 S Lauderdale St
Memphis, TN 38126
(901) 416-7240

Gr: 6-12 | 454 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1

Rank: #44.

Larose Elementary School

(Math: ≤5% | Reading: ≤5%)
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864 Willoughby St
Memphis, TN 38126
(901) 416-7848

Gr: PK-5 | 316 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1

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38126, Tennessee Public Schools (Closed)

School

Location

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Georgia Ave Elementary School (Closed 2013)

690 Mississippi
Memphis, TN 38126
(901) 416-7200

Gr: PK-5 | 337 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1

Lauderdale Elementary School (Closed 2008)

995 South Lauderdale
Memphis, TN 38126
(901) 775-7854

Gr: PK-5 | 196 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 98%

Locke Elementary School (Closed 2006)

688 St Paul Av
Memphis, TN 38126
(901) 579-3238

Gr: PK-5 | 233 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1

Moving Ahead School Of Scholars Learning Academy (Closed 2023)

229 South Danny Thomas Bl
Memphis, TN 38126
(901) 528-2337

Gr: K-5 | 58 students Student-teacher ratio: 29:1

Vance Middle School (Closed 2015)

673 Vance Av
Memphis, TN 38126
(901) 416-3256

Gr: 6-8 | 170 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public schools in 38126, TN?

The top ranked public schools in 38126, TN include Hollis F. Price Middle College, Ida B. Wells Academy Es/ms and B. T. Washington High School.

How many public schools are located in 38126?

4 public schools are located in 38126.

What percentage of students in 38126 go to public school?

98% of all K-12 students in 38126 are educated in public schools (compared to the TN state average of 90%).

What is the racial composition of students in 38126?

38126 public schools minority enrollment is 100% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Tennessee public schools average of 43% (majority Black).