For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public elementary schools serving 1,526 students in 38063, TN.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in 38063, TN are Ripley Elementary School and Ripley Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public elementary schools in zipcode 38063 have an average math proficiency score of 19% (versus the Tennessee public elementary school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 19% (versus the 36% statewide average). Elementary schools in 38063, TN have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Tennessee public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 63% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Tennessee public elementary school average of 44% (majority Black).
Best 38063, TN Public Elementary Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Ripley Elementary School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 19%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
100 Hwy 19 East Ave
Ripley, TN 38063
(731) 221-3066
Ripley, TN 38063
(731) 221-3066
Gr: 3-5 | 460 students Minority enrollment: 65%
Rank: #22.
Ripley Middle School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 18%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
309 Charles Griggs Ave
Ripley, TN 38063
(731) 635-1391
Ripley, TN 38063
(731) 635-1391
Gr: 6-8 | 477 students Minority enrollment: 59%
Rank: n/an/a
225 Volz Rd
Ripley, TN 38063
(731) 635-0691
Ripley, TN 38063
(731) 635-0691
Gr: PK-2 | 589 students Minority enrollment: 64%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in 38063, TN?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in 38063, TN include Ripley Elementary School and Ripley Middle School.
How many public elementary schools are located in 38063?
3 public elementary schools are located in 38063.
What is the racial composition of students in 38063?
38063 public elementary schools minority enrollment is 63% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Tennessee public elementary schools average of 44% (majority Black).
Recent Articles
Media Literacy as a Core Skill: How to Tell if a School Teaches It Well
Learn how to evaluate whether a public school teaches media literacy effectively, from fact-checking and source evaluation to digital citizenship and critical thinking.
Screen Time, Paper Learning, and the New Back-to-Basics Debate
Explore why some public schools are reducing screen time, bringing back paper learning, and rethinking the balance between technology and traditional instruction.
Student Data, AI Tools, and Privacy: Questions to Ask Your District
Learn how public schools use AI, protect student data, and the key privacy questions every parent should ask their school district in 2026.