For the 2026-27 school year, there are 3 public elementary schools serving 1,507 students in the neighborhood of New Pathways, Memphis, TN.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in New Pathways are Bellevue Middle School, Bruce Elementary School and B. T. Washington High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of New Pathways, Memphis, TN public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 5% (versus the Tennessee public elementary school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 11% (versus the 36% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Tennessee public elementary school average of 44% (majority Black).
Best Public Elementary Schools in the neighborhood of New Pathways, Memphis, TN (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Bellevue Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 16% | Reading: 26%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
575 S Bellevue Blvd
Memphis, TN 38104
(901) 416-4488
Memphis, TN 38104
(901) 416-4488
Gr: 6-8 | 625 students Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #22.
Bruce Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 18%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
581 S Bellevue Blvd
Memphis, TN 38104
(901) 416-4495
Memphis, TN 38104
(901) 416-4495
Gr: PK-5 | 448 students Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #33.
B. T. Washington High School
(Math: 7% | Reading: 4%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
715 S Lauderdale St
Memphis, TN 38126
(901) 416-7240
Memphis, TN 38126
(901) 416-7240
Gr: 6-12 | 436 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in the neighborhood of New Pathways, Memphis, TN?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in the neighborhood of New Pathways, Memphis, TN include Bellevue Middle School, Bruce Elementary School and B. T. Washington High School.
How many public elementary schools are located in the neighborhood of New Pathways, Memphis?
3 public elementary schools are located in the neighborhood of New Pathways, Memphis.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of New Pathways, Memphis?
the neighborhood of New Pathways, Memphis public elementary schools minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Tennessee public elementary schools average of 44% (majority Black).
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