For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public elementary schools serving 1,111 students in 38103, TN.
The top ranked public elementary schools in 38103, TN are Downtown Elementary School and Memphis Grizzlies Preparatory Charter School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public elementary schools in zipcode 38103 have an average math proficiency score of 8% (versus the Tennessee public elementary school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 20% (versus the 36% statewide average). Elementary schools in 38103, TN have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Tennessee public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Tennessee public elementary school average of 43% (majority Black).
Best 38103, TN Public Elementary Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Downtown Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 11% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
10 N 4th St
Memphis, TN 38103
(901) 416-8400
Memphis, TN 38103
(901) 416-8400
Grades: PK-5
| 762 students
Rank: #22.
Memphis Grizzlies Preparatory Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 5% | Reading: 13%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
168 Jefferson Ave
Memphis, TN 38103
(901) 474-0955
Memphis, TN 38103
(901) 474-0955
Grades: 5-8
| 349 students
38103, Tennessee Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
168 Jefferson
Memphis, TN 38103
(901) 525-0266
Memphis, TN 38103
(901) 525-0266
Grades: 8-12
| n/a students
110 North Court Ave
Memphis, TN 38103
(901) 623-1888
Memphis, TN 38103
(901) 623-1888
Grades: 6-8
| 59 students
62 North Main St
Memphis, TN 38103
(901) 416-5444
Memphis, TN 38103
(901) 416-5444
Grades: 6-9
| 102 students
New Consortium Of Law Business Ii (Closed 2015)
Vocational School
62 North Main St
Memphis, TN 38103
(901) 321-2500
Memphis, TN 38103
(901) 321-2500
Grades: 6-10
| 160 students
737 Union Ave, Bldg. E 1st Flo
Memphis, TN 38103
(901) 333-5681
Memphis, TN 38103
(901) 333-5681
Grades: 9-11
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in 38103, TN?
The top ranked public elementary schools in 38103, TN include Downtown Elementary School and Memphis Grizzlies Preparatory Charter School.
How many public elementary schools are located in 38103?
2 public elementary schools are located in 38103.
What is the racial composition of students in 38103?
38103 public elementary schools minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Tennessee public elementary schools average of 43% (majority Black).
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