For the 2025 school year, there is 1 public preschool serving 838 students in the neighborhood of Orange Mound, Memphis, TN.
The top ranked public preschool in Orange Mound is Dunbar Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of Orange Mound, Memphis, TN public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 5% (versus the Tennessee public pre school average of 37%), and reading proficiency score of 9% (versus the 37% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 100% 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 Orange Mound, Memphis, TN (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Dunbar Elementary School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
2606 Select Ave
Memphis, TN 38114
(901) 416-5000
Memphis, TN 38114
(901) 416-5000
Grades: PK-5
| 198 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in the neighborhood of Orange Mound, Memphis, TN?
The top ranked public preschools in the neighborhood of Orange Mound, Memphis, TN include Dunbar Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in the neighborhood of Orange Mound, Memphis?
3 public preschools are located in the neighborhood of Orange Mound, Memphis.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of Orange Mound, Memphis?
the neighborhood of Orange Mound, Memphis public preschools minority enrollment is 100% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Tennessee public preschools average of 42% (majority Black).
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