For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 414 students in the neighborhood of Hamilton, Memphis, TN.
The top ranked public schools in Hamilton are Veritas College Preparatory and Memphis College Preparatory. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of Hamilton, Memphis, TN public schools have an average math proficiency score of 5% (versus the Tennessee public school average of 31%), and reading proficiency score of 8% (versus the 37% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Tennessee public school average of 43% (majority Black).
Best Public Schools in the neighborhood of Hamilton, Memphis, TN (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Veritas College Preparatory
Charter School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1500 Dunn Ave
Memphis, TN 38106
(901) 526-1900
Memphis, TN 38106
(901) 526-1900
Grades: 6-8
| 135 students
Rank: #22.
Memphis College Preparatory
Charter School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 6-9%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1500 Dunn Ave
Memphis, TN 38106
(901) 620-6475
Memphis, TN 38106
(901) 620-6475
Grades: K-5
| 239 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Hamilton, Memphis, TN?
The top ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Hamilton, Memphis, TN include Veritas College Preparatory and Memphis College Preparatory.
How many public schools are located in the neighborhood of Hamilton, Memphis?
2 public schools are located in the neighborhood of Hamilton, Memphis.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of Hamilton, Memphis?
the neighborhood of Hamilton, Memphis public schools minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Tennessee public schools average of 43% (majority Black).
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