For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public elementary schools serving 1,057 students in the neighborhood of Orange Mound, Memphis, TN.
The top ranked public elementary schools in Orange Mound are Compass Community School Orange Mound Campus and Dunbar Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of Orange Mound, Memphis, TN public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 5% (versus the Tennessee public elementary school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 11% (versus the 36% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 100% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Tennessee public elementary school average of 43% (majority Black).
Best Public Elementary Schools in the neighborhood of Orange Mound, Memphis, TN (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Compass Community School Orange Mound Campus
Charter School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
2718 Lamar Ave
Memphis, TN 38114
(901) 743-6700
Memphis, TN 38114
(901) 743-6700
Grades: K-8
| 188 students
Rank: #22.
Dunbar Elementary School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
2606 Select Ave
Memphis, TN 38114
(901) 416-5000
Memphis, TN 38114
(901) 416-5000
Grades: PK-5
| 198 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in the neighborhood of Orange Mound, Memphis, TN?
The top ranked public elementary schools in the neighborhood of Orange Mound, Memphis, TN include Compass Community School Orange Mound Campus and Dunbar Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in the neighborhood of Orange Mound, Memphis?
3 public elementary schools are located in the neighborhood of Orange Mound, Memphis.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of Orange Mound, Memphis?
the neighborhood of Orange Mound, Memphis public elementary schools minority enrollment is 100% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Tennessee public elementary schools average of 43% (majority Black).
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