For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public preschools serving 1,911 students in the neighborhood of East Memphis, Memphis, TN.
The top ranked public preschools in East Memphis are Richland Elementary School and White Station Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of East Memphis, Memphis, TN public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 46% (versus the Tennessee public pre school average of 37%), and reading proficiency score of 45% (versus the 37% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 62% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Tennessee public preschool average of 42% (majority Black).
Best Public Preschools in the neighborhood of East Memphis, Memphis, TN (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Richland Elementary School
(Math: 67% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
5440 Rich Rd
Memphis, TN 38120
(901) 416-2148
Memphis, TN 38120
(901) 416-2148
Grades: PK-5
| 911 students
Rank: #22.
White Station Elementary School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
4840 Chickasaw Rd
Memphis, TN 38117
(901) 416-8900
Memphis, TN 38117
(901) 416-8900
Grades: PK-5
| 795 students
Rank: n/an/a
160 S Hollywood
Memphis, TN 38112
(901) 416-5600
Memphis, TN 38112
(901) 416-5600
Grades: PK-12
| 461 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in the neighborhood of East Memphis, Memphis, TN?
The top ranked public preschools in the neighborhood of East Memphis, Memphis, TN include Richland Elementary School and White Station Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in the neighborhood of East Memphis, Memphis?
3 public preschools are located in the neighborhood of East Memphis, Memphis.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of East Memphis, Memphis?
the neighborhood of East Memphis, Memphis public preschools minority enrollment is 62% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Tennessee public preschools average of 42% (majority Black).
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