For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 176 students in the neighborhood of Medical District, Memphis, TN.
The top ranked public schools in Medical District are Medical District High School and City University School Girls Preparatory. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of Medical District, Memphis, TN public schools have an average math proficiency score of 5% (versus the Tennessee public school average of 31%), and reading proficiency score of 8% (versus the 37% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 99% 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 Medical District, Memphis, TN (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Medical District High School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
737 Union Ave
Memphis, TN 38103
(901) 416-9698
Memphis, TN 38103
(901) 416-9698
Grades: 9-12
| 111 students
Rank: #22.
City University School Girls Preparatory
Charter School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1475 East Shelby Dr
Memphis, TN 38116
(901) 775-2219
Memphis, TN 38116
(901) 775-2219
Grades: 6-8
| 100 students
Rank: n/an/a
717 Beale St
Memphis, TN 38104
(901) 333-5233
Memphis, TN 38104
(901) 333-5233
Grades: PK
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Medical District, Memphis, TN?
The top ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Medical District, Memphis, TN include Medical District High School and City University School Girls Preparatory.
How many public schools are located in the neighborhood of Medical District, Memphis?
3 public schools are located in the neighborhood of Medical District, Memphis.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of Medical District, Memphis?
the neighborhood of Medical District, Memphis public schools minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Tennessee public schools average of 43% (majority Black).
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