Best North Memphis Public Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 8 public schools serving 2,793 students in the neighborhood of North Memphis, Memphis, TN.
The top-ranked public schools in North Memphis are Crosstown High School, Kipp Memphis Collegiate Elementary School and Perea Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of North Memphis, Memphis, TN public schools have an average math proficiency score of 5% (versus the Tennessee public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 8% (versus the 37% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 93% 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 North Memphis, Memphis, TN (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Crosstown High School
Charter School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
1365 Tower Ave
Memphis, TN 38104
(901) 401-5505
Gr: 9-12 | 520 students Minority enrollment: 69%
Rank: #22.
Kipp Memphis Collegiate Elementary School
Charter School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 6-9%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
230 Henry Ave
Memphis, TN 38107
(901) 791-9391
Gr: K-5 | 381 students
Rank: #33.
Perea Elementary School
Charter School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: ≤10%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
1250 Vollintine Ave
Memphis, TN 38107
(901) 203-6420
Gr: PK-5 | 393 students
Rank: #44.
Believe Memphis Academy Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 10% | Reading: 8%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
2230 Corry Rd
Memphis, TN 38106
(901) 881-7970
Gr: K-8 | 467 students
Rank: #55.
Kipp Memphis Collegiate Middle School
Charter School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 11%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
230 Henry Ave
Memphis, TN 38107
(901) 791-9390
Gr: 6-8 | 301 students Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #66.
Manassas High School
(Math: 4% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
1111 N Manassas St
Memphis, TN 38107
(901) 416-3244
Gr: 9-12 | 369 students Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #77.
Invictus Academy At Airways
(Math: ≤1% | Reading: ≤5%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
2601 Ketchum
Memphis, TN 38118
(901) 416-4400
Gr: 8-12 | 173 students Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: n/an/a
929 Delmar
Memphis, TN 38106
(901) 523-1848
Gr: PK

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public schools in the neighborhood of North Memphis, Memphis, TN?
The top-ranked public schools in the neighborhood of North Memphis, Memphis, TN include Crosstown High School, Kipp Memphis Collegiate Elementary School and Perea Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in the neighborhood of North Memphis, Memphis?
10 public schools are located in the neighborhood of North Memphis, Memphis.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of North Memphis, Memphis?
the neighborhood of North Memphis, Memphis public schools minority enrollment is 93% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Tennessee public schools average of 43% (majority Black).

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