For the 2025 school year, there are 5 public preschools serving 1,377 students in 38104, TN.
The top ranked public preschools in 38104, TN are Peabody Elementary School and Bruce Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public preschools in zipcode 38104 have an average math proficiency score of 13% (versus the Tennessee public pre school average of 37%), and reading proficiency score of 23% (versus the 37% statewide average). Pre schools in 38104, TN have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Tennessee public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Tennessee public preschool average of 42% (majority Black).
Best 38104, TN Public Preschools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Peabody Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
2086 Young Ave
Memphis, TN 38104
(901) 416-4606
Memphis, TN 38104
(901) 416-4606
Grades: PK-5
| 324 students
Rank: #22.
Bruce Elementary School
(Math: 10% | Reading: 18%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
581 S Bellevue Blvd
Memphis, TN 38104
(901) 416-4495
Memphis, TN 38104
(901) 416-4495
Grades: PK-5
| 481 students
Rank: n/an/a
717 Beale St
Memphis, TN 38104
(901) 333-5233
Memphis, TN 38104
(901) 333-5233
Grades: PK
| n/a students
Rank: n/an/a
1455 Poplar Ave
Memphis, TN 38104
(901) 274-7600
Memphis, TN 38104
(901) 274-7600
Grades: PK
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in 38104, TN?
The top ranked public preschools in 38104, TN include Peabody Elementary School and Bruce Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in 38104?
5 public preschools are located in 38104.
What is the racial composition of students in 38104?
38104 public preschools minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Tennessee public preschools average of 42% (majority Black).
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