For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 2,379 students in 38135, TN (there are 2 private schools, serving 134 private students). 95% of all K-12 students in 38135, TN are educated in public schools (compared to the TN state average of 90%).
The top ranked public schools in 38135, TN are Bartlett Elementary School, Ellendale Elementary School and Rivercrest Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 38135 have an average math proficiency score of 45% (versus the Tennessee public school average of 31%), and reading proficiency score of 42% (versus the 37% statewide average). Schools in 38135, TN have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Tennessee public schools.
Minority enrollment is 61% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Tennessee public school average of 43% (majority Black).
Best 38135, TN Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Bartlett Elementary School
(Math: 58% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
3932 Billy Maher Rd
Memphis, TN 38135
(901) 373-2610
Memphis, TN 38135
(901) 373-2610
Grades: PK-5
| 644 students
Rank: #22.
Ellendale Elementary School
(Math: 59% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
6950 Dawn Hill
Memphis, TN 38135
(901) 373-2636
Memphis, TN 38135
(901) 373-2636
Grades: K-5
| 508 students
Rank: #33.
Rivercrest Elementary School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
4825 Rivercrest
Memphis, TN 38135
(901) 373-1373
Memphis, TN 38135
(901) 373-1373
Grades: PK-5
| 721 students
Rank: #44.
Brownsville Road Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 16% | Reading: 22%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
5292 Banbury Ave
Memphis, TN 38135
(901) 416-4300
Memphis, TN 38135
(901) 416-4300
Grades: PK-5
| 506 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 38135, TN?
The top ranked public schools in 38135, TN include Bartlett Elementary School, Ellendale Elementary School and Rivercrest Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in 38135?
4 public schools are located in 38135.
What percentage of students in 38135 go to public school?
95% of all K-12 students in 38135 are educated in public schools (compared to the TN state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in 38135?
38135 public schools minority enrollment is 61% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Tennessee public schools average of 43% (majority Black).
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