For the 2025 school year, there are 6 public schools serving 2,884 students in the neighborhood of Midtown, Memphis, TN.
The top ranked public schools in Midtown are Idlewild Elementary School, Snowden Elementary Middle School and Compass Community School Midtown Campus. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of Midtown, Memphis, TN public schools have an average math proficiency score of 12% (versus the Tennessee public school average of 31%), and reading proficiency score of 19% (versus the 37% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 86% 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 Midtown, Memphis, TN (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Idlewild Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1950 Linden Ave
Memphis, TN 38104
(901) 416-4566
Memphis, TN 38104
(901) 416-4566
Grades: K-5
| 588 students
Rank: #22.
Snowden Elementary Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1870 N Parkway
Memphis, TN 38112
(901) 416-4621
Memphis, TN 38112
(901) 416-4621
Grades: PK-8
| 1,272 students
Rank: #33.
Compass Community School Midtown Campus
Charter School
(Math: 9% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
61 N. Mclean Blvd
Memphis, TN 38104
(901) 276-1221
Memphis, TN 38104
(901) 276-1221
Grades: 9-12
| 356 students
Rank: #44.
Vollentine Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1682 Vollintine Ave
Memphis, TN 38107
(901) 416-4632
Memphis, TN 38107
(901) 416-4632
Grades: PK-5
| 341 students
Rank: #55.
Memphis Academy Of Science Engineering Middle/high
Charter School
(Math: 3% | Reading: 15%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1254 Jefferson Ave
Memphis, TN 38104
(901) 333-1580
Memphis, TN 38104
(901) 333-1580
Grades: 6-12
| 696 students
Rank: n/an/a
1455 Poplar Ave
Memphis, TN 38104
(901) 274-7600
Memphis, TN 38104
(901) 274-7600
Grades: PK
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Midtown, Memphis, TN?
The top ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Midtown, Memphis, TN include Idlewild Elementary School, Snowden Elementary Middle School and Compass Community School Midtown Campus.
How many public schools are located in the neighborhood of Midtown, Memphis?
6 public schools are located in the neighborhood of Midtown, Memphis.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of Midtown, Memphis?
the neighborhood of Midtown, Memphis public schools minority enrollment is 86% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Tennessee public schools average of 43% (majority Black).
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