For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public elementary schools serving 3,095 students in 38133, TN.
The top ranked public elementary schools in 38133, TN are Appling Middle School, Bon Lin Middle School and Kate Bond Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public elementary schools in zipcode 38133 have an average math proficiency score of 31% (versus the Tennessee public elementary school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 32% (versus the 36% statewide average). Elementary schools in 38133, TN have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Tennessee public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 75% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Tennessee public elementary school average of 43% (majority Black).
Best 38133, TN Public Elementary Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Appling Middle School
(Math: 49% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
3700 Appling Rd
Memphis, TN 38133
(901) 373-1410
Memphis, TN 38133
(901) 373-1410
Grades: 6-8
| 602 students
Rank: #22.
Bon Lin Middle School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
3862 Germantown Rd
Memphis, TN 38133
(901) 347-1520
Memphis, TN 38133
(901) 347-1520
Grades: 6-8
| 693 students
Rank: #33.
Kate Bond Elementary School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
2727 Kate Bond Rd
Memphis, TN 38133
(901) 416-0020
Memphis, TN 38133
(901) 416-0020
Grades: PK-5
| 787 students
Rank: #44.
Kate Bond Middle School
(Math: 9% | Reading: 18%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
2737 Kate Bond Rd
Memphis, TN 38133
(901) 416-0640
Memphis, TN 38133
(901) 416-0640
Grades: 6-8
| 1,013 students
38133, Tennessee Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Shelby County Alternative School (Closed 2006)
Alternative School
2911 Brunswick Rd
Memphis, TN 38133
(901) 373-0914
Memphis, TN 38133
(901) 373-0914
Grades: 6-12
| 50 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in 38133, TN?
The top ranked public elementary schools in 38133, TN include Appling Middle School, Bon Lin Middle School and Kate Bond Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in 38133?
4 public elementary schools are located in 38133.
What is the racial composition of students in 38133?
38133 public elementary schools minority enrollment is 75% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Tennessee public elementary schools average of 43% (majority Black).
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