For the 2025 school year, there are 11 public schools serving 4,186 students in the neighborhood of Parkway Village, Memphis, TN.
The top ranked public schools in Parkway Village are Shrine School, Sheffield Elementary School and Memphis Merit Academy. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of Parkway Village, Memphis, TN public schools have an average math proficiency score of 4% (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 Parkway Village, Memphis, TN (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Shrine School
Special Education School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
4259 Forest View Dr
Memphis, TN 38118
(901) 416-2400
Memphis, TN 38118
(901) 416-2400
Grades: PK-12
| 136 students
Rank: #22.
Sheffield Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
4290 Chuck Ave
Memphis, TN 38118
(901) 416-2360
Memphis, TN 38118
(901) 416-2360
Grades: PK-5
| 499 students
Rank: #33.
Memphis Merit Academy
Charter School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
4775 American Way
Memphis, TN 38118
(901) 617-3690
Memphis, TN 38118
(901) 617-3690
Grades: K-5
| 355 students
Rank: #44.
Evans Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
4949 Cottonwood Rd
Memphis, TN 38118
(901) 416-2504
Memphis, TN 38118
(901) 416-2504
Grades: PK-5
| 448 students
Rank: #55.
Parkway Village Elementary School
(Math: 12% | Reading: 15%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
3000 Claudette Rd
Memphis, TN 38118
(901) 416-0870
Memphis, TN 38118
(901) 416-0870
Grades: PK-5
| 828 students
Rank: #66.
Wooddale Middle School
Charter School
(Math: 9% | Reading: 12%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
3467 Castleman St
Memphis, TN 38118
(901) 730-4086
Memphis, TN 38118
(901) 730-4086
Grades: 6-8
| 552 students
Rank: #7 - 87. - 8.
Sheffield High School
(Math: 2% | Reading: 11%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
4315 Sheffield Ave
Memphis, TN 38118
(901) 416-2370
Memphis, TN 38118
(901) 416-2370
Grades: 9-12
| 543 students
Rank: #7 - 87. - 8.
Wooddale High School
Magnet School
(Math: 3% | Reading: 10%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
5151 Scottsdale
Memphis, TN 38118
(901) 416-2440
Memphis, TN 38118
(901) 416-2440
Grades: 9-12
| 618 students
Rank: #99.
The Excel Center
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: ≤5% )
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1490 Norris Rd
Memphis, TN 38106
(901) 726-3100
Memphis, TN 38106
(901) 726-3100
Grades: 9-12
| 413 students
Rank: n/an/a
4982 Knight Arnold
Memphis, TN 38118
(901) 367-2912
Memphis, TN 38118
(901) 367-2912
Grades: PK
| n/a students
Rank: n/an/a
Sheffield Career Technology Center
Vocational School
4350 Chuck Ave
Memphis, TN 38118
(901) 416-2340
Memphis, TN 38118
(901) 416-2340
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Parkway Village, Memphis, TN?
The top ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Parkway Village, Memphis, TN include Shrine School, Sheffield Elementary School and Memphis Merit Academy.
How many public schools are located in the neighborhood of Parkway Village, Memphis?
11 public schools are located in the neighborhood of Parkway Village, Memphis.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of Parkway Village, Memphis?
the neighborhood of Parkway Village, 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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