For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public preschool serving 699 students in the neighborhood of Downtown Memphis, Memphis, TN.
The top-ranked public preschool in Downtown Memphis is Downtown Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of Downtown Memphis, Memphis, TN public preschool have an average math proficiency score of 7% (versus the Tennessee public pre school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 15% (versus the 36% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Tennessee public preschool average of 43% (majority Black).
Best Public Preschools in the neighborhood of Downtown Memphis, Memphis, TN (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Downtown Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
10 N 4th St
Memphis, TN 38103
(901) 416-8400
Memphis, TN 38103
(901) 416-8400
Gr: PK-5 | 784 students Minority enrollment: 97%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in the neighborhood of Downtown Memphis, Memphis, TN?
The top-ranked public preschools in the neighborhood of Downtown Memphis, Memphis, TN include Downtown Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in the neighborhood of Downtown Memphis, Memphis?
1 public preschools are located in the neighborhood of Downtown Memphis, Memphis.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of Downtown Memphis, Memphis?
the neighborhood of Downtown Memphis, Memphis 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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