For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public preschools serving 1,346 students in 38111, TN.
The top ranked public preschools in 38111, TN are South Park Elementary School, Sharpe Elementary School and Sherwood Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public preschools in zipcode 38111 have an average math proficiency score of 7% (versus the Tennessee public pre school average of 37%), and reading proficiency score of 14% (versus the 37% statewide average). Pre schools in 38111, 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 38111, TN Public Preschools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
South Park Elementary School
(Math: 11% | Reading: 13%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1720 Getwell Rd
Memphis, TN 38111
(901) 416-5024
Memphis, TN 38111
(901) 416-5024
Grades: PK-5
| 494 students
Rank: #22.
Sharpe Elementary School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
3431 Sharpe Rd
Memphis, TN 38111
(901) 416-5020
Memphis, TN 38111
(901) 416-5020
Grades: PK-5
| 304 students
Rank: #33.
Sherwood Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 4% | Reading: 16%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1156 Robinhood Ln
Memphis, TN 38111
(901) 416-4864
Memphis, TN 38111
(901) 416-4864
Grades: PK-5
| 548 students
38111, Tennessee Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
111 South Highland #291
Memphis, TN 38111
(901) 300-0813
Memphis, TN 38111
(901) 300-0813
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
East Career Technology Center (Closed 2023)
Vocational School
3206 Poplar
Memphis, TN 38111
(901) 416-6200
Memphis, TN 38111
(901) 416-6200
Grades: 7-12
| n/a students
Leadership Preparatory Charter School (Closed 2021)
Charter School
4190 Elliston Rd
Memphis, TN 38111
(901) 512-4495
Memphis, TN 38111
(901) 512-4495
Grades: K-5
| n/a students
703 South Greer
Memphis, TN 38111
(901) 416-4091
Memphis, TN 38111
(901) 416-4091
Grades: 9-12
| 393 students
3311 Kimball Av
Memphis, TN 38111
(901) 743-7335
Memphis, TN 38111
(901) 743-7335
Grades: 6-8
| 159 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in 38111, TN?
The top ranked public preschools in 38111, TN include South Park Elementary School, Sharpe Elementary School and Sherwood Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in 38111?
3 public preschools are located in 38111.
What is the racial composition of students in 38111?
38111 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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