For the 2025 school year, there are 285 public schools serving 153,514 students in Shelby County, TN (there are , serving 21,137 private students). 88% of all K-12 students in Shelby County, TN are educated in public schools (compared to the TN state average of 90%).
The top ranked public schools in Shelby County, TN are Crosswind Elementary School, Bailey Station Elementary School and Farmington Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Shelby County, TN public schools have an average math proficiency score of 25% (versus the Tennessee public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 31% (versus the 37% statewide average). Schools in Shelby County have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Tennessee public schools.
Minority enrollment is 83% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Tennessee public school average of 43% (majority Black).
Best Public Schools in Shelby County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Crosswind Elementary School
(Math: 89% | Reading: 79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
831 West Shelton Rd
Collierville, TN 38017
(901) 853-3330
Collierville, TN 38017
(901) 853-3330
Gr: K-5 | 670 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 33%
Rank: #22.
Bailey Station Elementary School
(Math: 84% | Reading: 79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
3435 Bailey Station Rd
Collierville, TN 38017
(901) 853-6380
Collierville, TN 38017
(901) 853-6380
Gr: PK-5 | 842 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 41%
Rank: #33.
Farmington Elementary School
(Math: 89% | Reading: 74%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
2085 Cordes Rd
Germantown, TN 38138
(901) 756-2320
Germantown, TN 38138
(901) 756-2320
Gr: PK-5 | 645 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 29%
Rank: #44.
Campus School
(Math: 76% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
535 Zach Curlin
Memphis, TN 38152
(901) 678-2285
Memphis, TN 38152
(901) 678-2285
Gr: K-5 | 407 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 41%
Rank: #55.
Dogwood Elementary School
(Math: 82% | Reading: 75%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
8945 Dogwood Rd
Germantown, TN 38139
(901) 756-2310
Germantown, TN 38139
(901) 756-2310
Gr: PK-5 | 647 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Rank: #66.
Tara Oaks Elementary School
(Math: 81% | Reading: 75%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
600 Harpers Ferry Rd
Collierville, TN 38017
(901) 853-3337
Collierville, TN 38017
(901) 853-3337
Gr: PK-5 | 649 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 32%
Rank: #77.
Forest Hill Elementary School
(Math: 80% | Reading: 72%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
3366 Forest Hill Irene Rd
Germantown, TN 38138
(901) 752-7900
Germantown, TN 38138
(901) 752-7900
Gr: PK-5 | 689 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
Rank: #88.
Maxine Smith Steam Academy
(Math: 72% | Reading: 79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
750 E Parkway S
Memphis, TN 38104
(901) 416-4536
Memphis, TN 38104
(901) 416-4536
Gr: 6-8 | 397 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 70%
Rank: #99.
Donelson Elementary School
(Math: 82% | Reading: 66%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
12140 Donelson Farms Pkwy
Arlington, TN 38002
(901) 389-6973
Arlington, TN 38002
(901) 389-6973
Gr: PK-5 | 852 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 31%
Rank: #1010.
Arlington Elementary School
(Math: 75% | Reading: 69%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
11825 Douglas
Arlington, TN 38002
(901) 867-6000
Arlington, TN 38002
(901) 867-6000
Gr: PK-5 | 898 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
Rank: #1111.
Sycamore Elementary School
(Math: 74% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
1155 Sycamore Rd
Collierville, TN 38017
(901) 854-8202
Collierville, TN 38017
(901) 854-8202
Gr: PK-5 | 599 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 73%
Rank: #1212.
Lakeland Elementary School
(Math: 79% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
10050 Oak Seed Ln
Arlington, TN 38002
(901) 867-7071
Arlington, TN 38002
(901) 867-7071
Gr: PK-4 | 1,034 student Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 37%
Rank: #1313.
Schilling Farms Elementary School
(Math: 72% | Reading: 67%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
935 S. Colbert St
Collierville, TN 38017
(901) 853-3330
Collierville, TN 38017
(901) 853-3330
Gr: PK-5 | 595 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 83%
Rank: #1414.
Collierville Elementary School
(Math: 69% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
590 Peterson Lake Rd
Collierville, TN 38017
(901) 853-3300
Collierville, TN 38017
(901) 853-3300
Gr: PK-5 | 779 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 27%
Rank: #1515.
Richland Elementary School
(Math: 75% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
5440 Rich Rd
Memphis, TN 38120
(901) 416-2148
Memphis, TN 38120
(901) 416-2148
Gr: PK-5 | 911 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 49%
Rank: #1616.
Riverdale Elementary School
(Math: 69% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
7391 Neshoba Rd
Germantown, TN 38138
(901) 756-2300
Germantown, TN 38138
(901) 756-2300
Gr: PK-8 | 1,164 student Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 29%
Rank: #17 - 1817. - 18.
Houston Middle School
(Math: 64% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
9400 Wolf River Blvd
Germantown, TN 38139
(901) 756-2366
Germantown, TN 38139
(901) 756-2366
Gr: 6-8 | 886 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
Rank: #17 - 1817. - 18.
West Collierville Middle School
(Math: 64% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
935 S Colbert St
Collierville, TN 38017
(901) 854-2345
Collierville, TN 38017
(901) 854-2345
Gr: 6-8 | 1,360 student Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 48%
Rank: #19 - 2019. - 20.
Bon Lin Elementary School
(Math: 69% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
3940 Germantown Rd
Memphis, TN 38134
(901) 937-2344
Memphis, TN 38134
(901) 937-2344
Gr: PK-5 | 750 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 48%
Rank: #19 - 2019. - 20.
Idlewild Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 58% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
1950 Linden Ave
Memphis, TN 38104
(901) 416-4566
Memphis, TN 38104
(901) 416-4566
Gr: K-5 | 588 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 59%
Rank: #2121.
Arlington Middle School
(Math: 63% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
5470 Lamb Rd
Arlington, TN 38002
(901) 867-6015
Arlington, TN 38002
(901) 867-6015
Gr: 6-8 | 976 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 29%
Rank: #2222.
Lakeland Preparatory School
(Math: 59% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
5020 Lions Crest Dr
Arlington, TN 38002
(901) 867-5412
Arlington, TN 38002
(901) 867-5412
Gr: 5-10 | 1,305 student Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 38%
Rank: #2323.
Bartlett Elementary School
(Math: 60% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
3932 Billy Maher Rd
Memphis, TN 38135
(901) 373-2610
Memphis, TN 38135
(901) 373-2610
Gr: PK-5 | 644 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 46%
Rank: #2424.
University Middle School
(Math: 57% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
330 Innovation Dr
Memphis, TN 38111
(901) 678-2285
Memphis, TN 38111
(901) 678-2285
Gr: 6-8 | 268 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 47%
Rank: #2525.
J. P. Freeman Elementary Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 56% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
5250 Tulane Rd
Memphis, TN 38109
(901) 416-3156
Memphis, TN 38109
(901) 416-3156
Gr: K-8 | 493 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1
Rank: #2626.
White Station Elementary School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
4840 Chickasaw Rd
Memphis, TN 38117
(901) 416-8900
Memphis, TN 38117
(901) 416-8900
Gr: PK-5 | 795 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 81%
Rank: #2727.
Collierville Middle School
(Math: 58% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
580 Quinn Rd
Collierville, TN 38017
(901) 853-3320
Collierville, TN 38017
(901) 853-3320
Gr: 6-8 | 785 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 44%
Rank: #2828.
White Station Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
5465 Mason Rd
Memphis, TN 38120
(901) 416-2184
Memphis, TN 38120
(901) 416-2184
Gr: 6-8 | 1,091 student Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 76%
Rank: #2929.
Ellendale Elementary School
(Math: 57% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
6950 Dawn Hill
Memphis, TN 38135
(901) 373-2636
Memphis, TN 38135
(901) 373-2636
Gr: K-5 | 508 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 41%
Rank: #3030.
Shrine School
Special Education School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
4259 Forest View Dr
Memphis, TN 38118
(901) 416-2400
Memphis, TN 38118
(901) 416-2400
Gr: PK-12 | 136 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: #3131.
Collierville High School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
11605 E. Shelby Dr
Collierville, TN 38017
(901) 853-3310
Collierville, TN 38017
(901) 853-3310
Gr: 9-12 | 2,998 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 47%
Rank: #3232.
Rivercrest Elementary School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
4825 Rivercrest
Memphis, TN 38135
(901) 373-1373
Memphis, TN 38135
(901) 373-1373
Gr: PK-5 | 721 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 64%
Rank: #3333.
Altruria Elementary School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
6641 Deermont Dr
Memphis, TN 38134
(901) 373-2600
Memphis, TN 38134
(901) 373-2600
Gr: PK-5 | 763 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 34%
Rank: #3434.
Oak Elementary School
(Math: 57% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
3573 Oak Rd
Memphis, TN 38134
(901) 373-2646
Memphis, TN 38134
(901) 373-2646
Gr: PK-5 | 700 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 40%
Rank: #3535.
Grahamwood Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
3950 Summer Ave
Memphis, TN 38122
(901) 416-5952
Memphis, TN 38122
(901) 416-5952
Gr: PK-5 | 887 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 79%
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Shelby County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
2601 Ketchum Rd
Memphis, TN 38118
(901) 416-5006
Memphis, TN 38118
(901) 416-5006
Gr: 6-8 | 302 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
5905 Grosvenor
Memphis, TN 38119
(901) 684-2128
Memphis, TN 38119
(901) 684-2128
Gr: K-5 | 334 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
4734 Shadowlawn Rd
Arlington, TN 38002
(901) 373-2654
Arlington, TN 38002
(901) 373-2654
Gr: 9 | 753 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 41%
1555 Mcalister Dr
Memphis, TN 38116
(901) 396-2800
Memphis, TN 38116
(901) 396-2800
Gr: 9-12
4100 Ross Rd
Memphis, TN 38115
(901) 730-8157
Memphis, TN 38115
(901) 730-8157
Gr: 9-12 | 566 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
951 Chelsea
Memphis, TN 38107
(901) -23-6-01
Memphis, TN 38107
(901) -23-6-01
Gr: PK-5 | 515 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1
943 J. W. Williams La
Memphis, TN 38105
(901) 416-3206
Memphis, TN 38105
(901) 416-3206
Gr: PK-5 | 272 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1
1591 Pennsylvania
Memphis, TN 38109
(901) 416-7884
Memphis, TN 38109
(901) 416-7884
Gr: 7-12 | 315 students Student-teacher ratio: 3:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
1591 Pennsylvania
Memphis, TN 38109
(901) 416-7594
Memphis, TN 38109
(901) 416-7594
Gr: 9-12 | 196 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1
1475 E. Shelby Dr
Memphis, TN 38106
(901) 775-2219
Memphis, TN 38106
(901) 775-2219
Gr: 6-8 | 88 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1
3210 Raleighmillington Rd
Memphis, TN 38128
(901) 416-4306
Memphis, TN 38128
(901) 416-4306
Gr: PK-5 | 497 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
1662 Dabbs Ave
Memphis, TN 38127
(901) 416-3926
Memphis, TN 38127
(901) 416-3926
Gr: PK-5 | 154 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1
2230 Corry Rd
Memphis, TN 38106
(901) 416-7804
Memphis, TN 38106
(901) 416-7804
Gr: 6-8 | 273 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1
2109 Howell
Memphis, TN 38108
(901) 416-4524
Memphis, TN 38108
(901) 416-4524
Gr: 6-8 | 248 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1
817 Brownlee Rd
Memphis, TN 38116
(901) 801-6164
Memphis, TN 38116
(901) 801-6164
Gr: K-5 | 205 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
8800 Winchester Rd
Memphis, TN 38125
(901) 509-6190
Memphis, TN 38125
(901) 509-6190
Gr: K-8
8146 E Shelby Dr
Memphis, TN 38106
(901) 751-7122
Memphis, TN 38106
(901) 751-7122
Gr: 9-12 | 142 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
817 Brownlee Rd
Memphis, TN 38116
(901) 801-6171
Memphis, TN 38116
(901) 801-6171
Gr: 9-12 | 188 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
1880 Prospect
Memphis, TN 38106
(901) 331-3436
Memphis, TN 38106
(901) 331-3436
Gr: 9-12
8146 E. Shelby Dr
Memphis, TN 38106
(901) 751-7122
Memphis, TN 38106
(901) 751-7122
Gr: 6-8 | 127 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
817 Brownlee Rd
Memphis, TN 38116
(901) 801-6171
Memphis, TN 38116
(901) 801-6171
Gr: 6-9 | 128 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1
1500 Dunn Av
Memphis, TN 38106
(901) 775-7816
Memphis, TN 38106
(901) 775-7816
Gr: PK-5 | 198 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1
4943 West Union Rd
Millington, TN 38053
(901) 873-8165
Millington, TN 38053
(901) 873-8165
Gr: PK-5 | 361 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 52%
3782 Jackson Ave
Memphis, TN 38112
(901) 416-4250
Memphis, TN 38112
(901) 416-4250
East Career Technology Center (Closed 2023)
Vocational School
3206 Poplar
Memphis, TN 38111
(901) 416-6200
Memphis, TN 38111
(901) 416-6200
Gr: 7-12
4950 Fairley Rd
Memphis, TN 38109
(901) 416-8080
Memphis, TN 38109
(901) 416-8080
Gr: PK-5 | 524 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1
3389 Dawn Dr
Memphis, TN 38107
(901) 416-3700
Memphis, TN 38107
(901) 416-3700
Gr: 9 | 112 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
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Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Shelby County, TN?
The top ranked public schools in Shelby County, TN include Crosswind Elementary School, Bailey Station Elementary School and Farmington Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Shelby County?
285 public schools are located in Shelby County.
What percentage of students in Shelby County go to public school?
88% of all K-12 students in Shelby County are educated in public schools (compared to the TN state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in Shelby County?
Shelby County public schools minority enrollment is 83% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Tennessee public schools average of 43% (majority Black).
Which public schools in Shelby County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Shelby County include: Raleigh-bartlett Meadows Elementary School vs. Shelby Oaks Elementary School, Cherokee Elementary School vs. Alcy Elementary School, West Collierville Middle School vs. Collierville Middle School
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