For the 2026-27 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 1,302 students in the neighborhood of Sherwood Forest, Memphis, TN.
The top-ranked public schools in Sherwood Forest are Sherwood Elementary School and Sherwood Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of Sherwood Forest, Memphis, TN public schools have an average math proficiency score of 2% (versus the Tennessee public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 7% (versus the 37% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 98% 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 Sherwood Forest, Memphis, TN (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Sherwood Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 6% | Reading: 16%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1156 Robinhood Ln
Memphis, TN 38111
(901) 416-4864
Memphis, TN 38111
(901) 416-4864
Gr: PK-5 | 531 students Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #22.
Sherwood Middle School
(Math: 5% | Reading: 7%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
3480 Rhodes Ave
Memphis, TN 38111
(901) 416-4870
Memphis, TN 38111
(901) 416-4870
Gr: 6-8 | 743 students Minority enrollment: 99%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Sherwood Forest, Memphis, TN?
The top-ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Sherwood Forest, Memphis, TN include Sherwood Elementary School and Sherwood Middle School.
How many public schools are located in the neighborhood of Sherwood Forest, Memphis?
2 public schools are located in the neighborhood of Sherwood Forest, Memphis.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of Sherwood Forest, Memphis?
the neighborhood of Sherwood Forest, Memphis public schools minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Tennessee public schools average of 43% (majority Black).
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