Best 38135 Tennessee Public Elementary Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public elementary schools serving 2,379 students in 38135, TN.
The top-ranked public elementary 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 elementary schools in zipcode 38135 have an average math proficiency score of 49% (versus the Tennessee public elementary school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 42% (versus the 36% statewide average). Elementary schools in 38135, TN have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Tennessee public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 61% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Tennessee public elementary school average of 43% (majority Black).

Best 38135, TN Public Elementary Schools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Bartlett Elementary School
(Math: 60% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
3932 Billy Maher Rd
Memphis, TN 38135
(901) 373-2610
Gr: PK-5 | 644 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 46%
Rank: #22.
Ellendale Elementary School
(Math: 57% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
6950 Dawn Hill
Memphis, TN 38135
(901) 373-2636
Gr: K-5 | 508 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 41%
Rank: #33.
Rivercrest Elementary School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
4825 Rivercrest
Memphis, TN 38135
(901) 373-1373
Gr: PK-5 | 721 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 64%
Rank: #44.
Brownsville Road Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 22%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
5292 Banbury Ave
Memphis, TN 38135
(901) 416-4300
Gr: PK-5 | 506 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 96%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in 38135, TN?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in 38135, TN include Bartlett Elementary School, Ellendale Elementary School and Rivercrest Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in 38135?
4 public elementary schools are located in 38135.
What is the racial composition of students in 38135?
38135 public elementary schools minority enrollment is 61% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Tennessee public elementary schools average of 43% (majority Black).

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