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Best Memphis Public Preschools (2025-26)

For the 2025-26 school year, there are 115 public preschools serving 52,215 students in Memphis, TN.
The top ranked public preschools in Memphis, TN are Richland Elementary School, Bon Lin Elementary School and Bartlett Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Memphis, TN public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 23% (versus the Tennessee public pre school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 23% (versus the 37% statewide average). Pre schools in Memphis have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Tennessee public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 92% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Tennessee public preschool average of 42% (majority Black).

Best Public Preschools in Memphis, TN (2025-26)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Richland Elementary School
(Math: 75% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
5440 Rich Rd
Memphis, TN 38120
(901) 416-2148
Gr: PK-5 | 911 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 49%
Rank: #22.
Bon Lin Elementary School
(Math: 69% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
3940 Germantown Rd
Memphis, TN 38134
(901) 937-2344
Gr: PK-5 | 750 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 48%
Rank: #33.
Bartlett Elementary School
(Math: 60% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
3932 Billy Maher Rd
Memphis, TN 38135
(901) 373-2610
Gr: PK-5 | 644 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 46%
Rank: #44.
White Station Elementary School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
4840 Chickasaw Rd
Memphis, TN 38117
(901) 416-8900
Gr: PK-5 | 795 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 81%
Rank: #55.
Shrine School
Special Education School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
4259 Forest View Dr
Memphis, TN 38118
(901) 416-2400
Gr: PK-12 | 136 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: #66.
Rivercrest Elementary School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
4825 Rivercrest
Memphis, TN 38135
(901) 373-1373
Gr: PK-5 | 721 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 64%
Rank: #77.
Altruria Elementary School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
6641 Deermont Dr
Memphis, TN 38134
(901) 373-2600
Gr: PK-5 | 763 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 34%
Rank: #88.
Oak Elementary School
(Math: 57% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
3573 Oak Rd
Memphis, TN 38134
(901) 373-2646
Gr: PK-5 | 700 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 40%
Rank: #99.
Grahamwood Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
3950 Summer Ave
Memphis, TN 38122
(901) 416-5952
Gr: PK-5 | 887 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 79%
Rank: #1010.
Delano Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
1716 Delano Ave
Memphis, TN 38127
(901) 416-3932
Gr: PK-5 | 315 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1
Rank: #1111.
Oak Forest Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
7440 Nonconnah View Cv
Memphis, TN 38119
(901) 416-2257
Gr: PK-5 | 418 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #1212.
Memphis Stem Academy
Charter School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
2180 Frayser Blvd
Memphis, TN 38127
(901) 708-3001
Gr: PK-5 | 243 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1
Rank: #1313.
Southwind Elementary School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
8155 Meadow Vale Dr
Memphis, TN 38125
(901) 416-2805
Gr: PK-5 | 661 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #1414.
Memphis Business Academy Hickory Hill Elementary School
Charter School
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
4443 S. Germantown Rd
Memphis, TN 38125
(901) 505-0551
Gr: PK-5 | 174 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #1515.
Sea Isle Elementary School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
5250 Sea Isle Rd
Memphis, TN 38117
(901) 416-2104
Gr: PK-5 | 499 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 82%
Rank: #1616.
Germanshire Elementary School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
3965 South Germantown Rd
Memphis, TN 38125
(901) 416-3733
Gr: PK-5 | 751 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #1717.
Springdale Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
880 N Hollywood St
Memphis, TN 38108
(901) 416-4883
Gr: PK-5 | 226 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #1818.
Winridge Elementary School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 20%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
3500 Ridgeway Rd
Memphis, TN 38115
(901) 416-6618
Gr: PK-5 | 415 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #1919.
Memphis Business Academy Elementary School
Charter School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
1082 Berclair
Memphis, TN 38127
(901) 591-7267
Gr: PK-5 | 307 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #2020.
Wells Station Elementary School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
1610 Wells Station Rd
Memphis, TN 38108
(901) 416-2172
Gr: PK-5 | 633 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
Rank: #21 - 2221. - 22.
Fox Meadows Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
2960 Emerald St
Memphis, TN 38115
(901) 416-2530
Gr: PK-5 | 536 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1
Rank: #21 - 2221. - 22.
Peabody Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
2086 Young Ave
Memphis, TN 38104
(901) 416-4606
Gr: PK-5 | 324 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: #23 - 2423. - 24.
Keystone Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
4301 Old Allen Rd
Memphis, TN 38128
(901) 416-3924
Gr: PK-5 | 458 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #23 - 2423. - 24.
William Herbert Brewster Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
2605 Sam Cooper Blvd
Memphis, TN 38112
(901) 416-7150
Gr: PK-5 | 501 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #2525.
Jackson Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
3925 Wales Ave
Memphis, TN 38108
(901) 416-4222
Gr: PK-5 | 303 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #2626.
Snowden Elementary Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
1870 N Parkway
Memphis, TN 38112
(901) 416-4621
Gr: PK-8 | 1,272 student Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 88%
Rank: #2727.
Hickory Ridge Elementary School
(Math: 15% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
3890 Hickory Hill Rd
Memphis, TN 38115
(901) 416-1195
Gr: PK-5 | 616 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #2828.
Bethel Grove Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
2459 Arlington Ave
Memphis, TN 38114
(901) 416-5012
Gr: PK-5 | 299 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #2929.
Belle Forest Community School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
3135 Ridgeway
Memphis, TN 38115
(901) 416-7200
Gr: PK-5 | 1,035 student Student-teacher ratio: 18:1
Rank: #3030.
Kate Bond Elementary School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
2727 Kate Bond Rd
Memphis, TN 38133
(901) 416-0020
Gr: PK-5 | 787 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 89%
Rank: #3131.
Downtown Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
10 N 4th St
Memphis, TN 38103
(901) 416-8400
Gr: PK-5 | 762 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #3232.
Libertas School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 20-24% )
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
3777 Edenburg Dr
Memphis, TN 38127
(901) 654-7788
Gr: PK-6 | 479 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 86%
Rank: #3333.
Brownsville Road Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 22%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
5292 Banbury Ave
Memphis, TN 38135
(901) 416-4300
Gr: PK-5 | 506 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #34 - 3534. - 35.
Promise Academy - Spring Hill
Charter School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
3796 Frayser-raleigh Rd
Memphis, TN 38128
(901) 324-4456
Gr: PK-5 | 388 students Student-teacher ratio: 26:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #34 - 3534. - 35.
Whitehaven Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
4783 Elvis Presley Blvd
Memphis, TN 38116
(901) 416-7431
Gr: PK-5 | 425 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
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[+] Show Closed Public Schools in Memphis, Tennessee

Memphis, Tennessee Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Quick Facts
Airways Middle School (Closed 2016)
2601 Ketchum Rd
Memphis, TN 38118
(901) 416-5006
Gr: 6-8 | 302 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Artesian Community School (Closed 2016)
111 South Highland #291
Memphis, TN 38111
(901) 300-0813
Aster College Preparatory (Closed 2023)
1299 E. Mclemore Ave
Memphis, TN 38106
(901) 262-2008
Gr: 5
Aurora Collegiate Academy (Closed 2021)
4841 Summer Ave
Memphis, TN 38122
(901) 249-4615
Gr: K-5
Balmoral Elementary School (Closed 2008)
5905 Grosvenor
Memphis, TN 38119
(901) 684-2128
Gr: K-5 | 334 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Benjamin L. Hooks Job Corps Academy (Closed 2016)
1555 Mcalister Dr
Memphis, TN 38116
(901) 396-2800
Gr: 9-12
Bluff City High School (Closed 2021)
4100 Ross Rd
Memphis, TN 38115
(901) 730-8157
Gr: 9-12 | 566 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Brookmeade Elementary School (Closed 2023)
3777 Edenburg Dr
Memphis, TN 38127
(901) 416-3920
Gr: PK-5
Caldwell-guthrie Elementary School (Closed 2023)
951 Chelsea
Memphis, TN 38107
(901) -23-6-01
Gr: PK-5 | 515 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1
Carnes Elementary School (Closed 2018)
943 J. W. Williams La
Memphis, TN 38105
(901) 416-3206
Gr: PK-5 | 272 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1
Carver College And Career Academy (Closed 2023)
1591 Pennsylvania
Memphis, TN 38109
(901) 416-7884
Gr: 7-12 | 315 students Student-teacher ratio: 3:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Carver High School (Closed 2023)
1591 Pennsylvania
Memphis, TN 38109
(901) 416-7594
Gr: 9-12 | 196 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1
Charjean Elementary School (Closed 2023)
2140 Charjean Rd
Memphis, TN 38114
(901) 416-5016
Gr: PK-5
City University Boys Preparatory (Closed 2020)
1475 E. Shelby Dr
Memphis, TN 38106
(901) 775-2219
Gr: 6-8 | 88 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1
Coleman Elementary School (Closed 2023)
3210 Raleighmillington Rd
Memphis, TN 38128
(901) 416-4306
Gr: PK-5 | 497 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Corning Achievement Elementary School (Closed 2024)
1662 Dabbs Ave
Memphis, TN 38127
(901) 416-3926
Gr: PK-5 | 154 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1
Corning Elementary School (Closed 2023)
1662 Dabbs Av
Memphis, TN 38127
(901) 416-3926
Gr: PK-6
Coro Lake Elementary School (Closed 2023)
1560 Drew Rd
Memphis, TN 38109
(901) 416-8140
Gr: PK-6
Corry Middle School (Closed 2015)
2230 Corry Rd
Memphis, TN 38106
(901) 416-7804
Gr: 6-8 | 273 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1
Cypress Middle School (Closed 2015)
2109 Howell
Memphis, TN 38108
(901) 416-4524
Gr: 6-8 | 248 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1
Dubois Elementary School Of Arts Technology (Closed 2020)
817 Brownlee Rd
Memphis, TN 38116
(901) 801-6164
Gr: K-5 | 205 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Dubois Elementary School Of Entrepreneurship (Closed 2023)
8800 Winchester Rd
Memphis, TN 38125
(901) 509-6190
Gr: K-8
Dubois High Of Leadership Public Policy (Closed 2023)
8146 E Shelby Dr
Memphis, TN 38106
(901) 751-7122
Gr: 9-12 | 142 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Dubois High School Of Arts Technology (Closed 2023)
817 Brownlee Rd
Memphis, TN 38116
(901) 801-6171
Gr: 9-12 | 188 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Dubois High School Of Teacher Education (Closed 2015)
1880 Prospect
Memphis, TN 38106
(901) 331-3436
Gr: 9-12
Dubois Middle Of Leadership Public Policy (Closed 2020)
8146 E. Shelby Dr
Memphis, TN 38106
(901) 751-7122
Gr: 6-8 | 127 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Dubois Middle School Of Arts Technology (Closed 2020)
817 Brownlee Rd
Memphis, TN 38116
(901) 801-6171
Gr: 6-9 | 128 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1
Dunn Avenue Elementary School (Closed 2006)
1500 Dunn Av
Memphis, TN 38106
(901) 775-7816
Gr: PK-5 | 198 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1
Early Childhood Program Partnering Centers (Closed 2023)
3782 Jackson Ave
Memphis, TN 38112
(901) 416-4250
East Career Technology Center (Closed 2023)
Vocational School
3206 Poplar
Memphis, TN 38111
(901) 416-6200
Gr: 7-12
Fairley Elementary School (Closed 2023)
4950 Fairley Rd
Memphis, TN 38109
(901) 416-8080
Gr: PK-5 | 524 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1
Frayser 9th Grade Academy (Closed 2015)
3389 Dawn Dr
Memphis, TN 38107
(901) 416-3700
Gr: 9 | 112 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Frayser Elementary School (Closed 2023)
1602 Dellwood
Memphis, TN 38127
(901) 416-3840
Gr: PK-6
Frayser High School (Closed 2023)
1530 Dellwood
Memphis, TN 38127
(901) 416-3880
Gr: 9-12 | 550 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Freedom Preparatory Academy Charter Elementary School (Closed 2023)
Charter School
778 Parkrose
Memphis, TN 38109
(901) 881-1149
Gr: PK-5
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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public preschools in Memphis, TN?
The top ranked public preschools in Memphis, TN include Richland Elementary School, Bon Lin Elementary School and Bartlett Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Memphis?
115 public preschools are located in Memphis.
What is the racial composition of students in Memphis?
Memphis public preschools minority enrollment is 92% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Tennessee public preschools average of 42% (majority Black).
Which public preschools in Memphis are often viewed compared to one another?

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