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Top 5 Best 38111 Tennessee Public Elementary Schools (2025)

For the 2025 school year, there are 7 public elementary schools serving 2,804 students in 38111, TN.
The top ranked public elementary schools in 38111, TN are University Middle School, Leadership Preparatory Charter School and South Park Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public elementary schools in zipcode 38111 have an average math proficiency score of 10% (versus the Tennessee public elementary school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 17% (versus the 36% statewide average). Elementary schools in 38111, TN have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Tennessee public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 93% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Tennessee public elementary school average of 43% (majority Black).

Best 38111, TN Public Elementary Schools (2025)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
University Middle School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
330 Innovation Dr
Memphis, TN 38111
(901) 678-2285
Grades: 6-8
| 268 students
Rank: #22.
Leadership Preparatory Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
4190 Elliston Rd
Memphis, TN 38111
(901) 512-4495
Grades: K-8
| 437 students
Rank: #33.
South Park Elementary School
(Math: 11% | Reading: 13%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
1720 Getwell Rd
Memphis, TN 38111
(901) 416-5024
Grades: PK-5
| 494 students
Rank: #44.
Arrow Academy Of Excellence
Charter School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 11-19%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
645 Semmes St
Memphis, TN 38111
(901) 207-1891
Grades: K-5
| 83 students
Rank: #55.
Sharpe Elementary School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
3431 Sharpe Rd
Memphis, TN 38111
(901) 416-5020
Grades: PK-5
| 304 students
Rank: #66.
Sherwood Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 4% | Reading: 16%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
1156 Robinhood Ln
Memphis, TN 38111
(901) 416-4864
Grades: PK-5
| 548 students
Rank: #77.
Sherwood Middle School
(Math: 4% | Reading: 7%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
3480 Rhodes Ave
Memphis, TN 38111
(901) 416-4870
Grades: 6-8
| 670 students
[+] Show Closed Public Schools in 38111 Tennessee

38111, Tennessee Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Grades
Students
111 South Highland #291
Memphis, TN 38111
(901) 300-0813
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
3206 Poplar
Memphis, TN 38111
(901) 416-6200
Grades: 7-12
| n/a students
4190 Elliston Rd
Memphis, TN 38111
(901) 512-4495
Grades: K-5
| n/a students
703 South Greer
Memphis, TN 38111
(901) 416-4091
Grades: 9-12
| 393 students
3311 Kimball Av
Memphis, TN 38111
(901) 743-7335
Grades: 6-8
| 159 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public elementary schools in 38111, TN?
The top ranked public elementary schools in 38111, TN include University Middle School, Leadership Preparatory Charter School and South Park Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in 38111?
7 public elementary schools are located in 38111.
What is the racial composition of students in 38111?
38111 public elementary schools minority enrollment is 93% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Tennessee public elementary schools average of 43% (majority Black).

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