Best Public Schools in the neighborhood of Downtown Memphis, Memphis, TN (2025-26)

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Best Downtown Memphis Public Schools (2025-26)

For the 2025-26 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 1,028 students in the neighborhood of Downtown Memphis, Memphis, TN.

The top ranked public schools in Downtown Memphis 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.

The neighborhood of Downtown Memphis, Memphis, TN public schools have an score of 4% (versus the Tennessee public school average of 34%), and score of 10% (versus the 37% statewide average).

Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Tennessee public school average of 43% (majority Black).

Best Public Schools in the neighborhood of Downtown Memphis, Memphis, TN (2025-26)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)

Location

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Rank: #11.

Downtown Elementary School

Magnet School

(Math: 18% | Reading: 27%)
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10 N 4th St
Memphis, TN 38103
(901) 416-8400

Gr: PK-5 | 760 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 97%

Rank: #22.

Memphis Grizzlies Preparatory Charter School

Charter School

(Math: 7% | Reading: 13%)
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168 Jefferson Ave
Memphis, TN 38103
(901) 474-0955

Gr: 5-8 | 349 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 97%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Downtown Memphis, Memphis, TN?

The top ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Downtown Memphis, Memphis, TN include Downtown Elementary School and Memphis Grizzlies Preparatory Charter School.

How many public schools are located in the neighborhood of Downtown Memphis, Memphis?

2 public schools are located in the neighborhood of Downtown Memphis, Memphis.

What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of Downtown Memphis, Memphis?

the neighborhood of Downtown Memphis, Memphis public schools minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Tennessee public schools average of 43% (majority Black).