Top 10 Best Memphis Public Schools (2024-25)

For the 2024-25 school year, there are 246 public schools serving 114,763 students in Memphis, TN (there are 78 private schools, serving 14,942 private students). 88% of all K-12 students in Memphis, TN are educated in public schools (compared to the TN state average of 90%).
The top ranked public schools in Memphis, TN are Campus School, Maxine Smith Steam Academy and Richland Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Memphis, TN public schools have an average math proficiency score of 16% (versus the Tennessee public school average of 31%), and reading proficiency score of 23% (versus the 37% statewide average). Schools in Memphis have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Tennessee public schools.
Minority enrollment is 92% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Tennessee public school average of 41% (majority Black).

Best Public Schools in Memphis, TN (2024-25)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Campus School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
535 Zach Curlin
Memphis, TN 38152
(901) 678-2285
Grades: K-5
| 398 students
Rank: #22.
Maxine Smith Steam Academy
(Math: 60% | Reading: 79%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
750 E Parkway S
Memphis, TN 38104
(901) 416-4536
Grades: 6-8
| 364 students
Rank: #33.
Richland Elementary School
(Math: 67% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
5440 Rich Rd
Memphis, TN 38120
(901) 416-2148
Grades: PK-5
| 870 students
Rank: #44.
Bon Lin Elementary School
(Math: 62% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
3940 Germantown Rd
Memphis, TN 38134
(901) 937-2344
Grades: PK-5
| 752 students
Rank: #55.
Bartlett Elementary School
(Math: 58% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
3932 Billy Maher Rd
Memphis, TN 38135
(901) 373-2610
Grades: PK-5
| 647 students
Rank: #66.
White Station Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
5465 Mason Rd
Memphis, TN 38120
(901) 416-2184
Grades: 6-8
| 1,099 students
Rank: #77.
J. P. Freeman Elementary Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
5250 Tulane Rd
Memphis, TN 38109
(901) 416-3156
Grades: K-8
| 548 students
Rank: #88.
Idlewild Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
1950 Linden Ave
Memphis, TN 38104
(901) 416-4566
Grades: K-5
| 579 students
Rank: #9 - 109. - 10.
Pathways In Education - Tn
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
3156 N. Thomas Street
Memphis, TN 38127
(901) 353-4999
Grades: 9-12
| 60 students
Rank: #9 - 109. - 10.
Shrine School
Special Education School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
4259 Forest View Dr
Memphis, TN 38118
(901) 416-2400
Grades: PK-12
| 138 students
Rank: #1111.
White Station Elementary School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
4840 Chickasaw Rd
Memphis, TN 38117
(901) 416-8900
Grades: PK-5
| 766 students
Rank: #1212.
Ellendale Elementary School
(Math: 59% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
6950 Dawn Hill
Memphis, TN 38135
(901) 373-2636
Grades: K-5
| 505 students
Rank: #1313.
East High School
Magnet School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 69%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
3206 Poplar Ave
Memphis, TN 38111
(901) 416-6160
Grades: 9-12
| 568 students
Rank: #1414.
White Station High School
Magnet School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
514 S Perkins Rd
Memphis, TN 38117
(901) 416-8880
Grades: 9-12
| 1,840 students
Rank: #1515.
Delano Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
1716 Delano Ave
Memphis, TN 38127
(901) 416-3932
Grades: PK-5
| 283 students
Rank: #1616.
Appling Middle School
(Math: 49% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
3700 Appling Rd
Memphis, TN 38133
(901) 373-1410
Grades: 6-8
| 584 students
Rank: #1717.
Rivercrest Elementary School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
4825 Rivercrest
Memphis, TN 38135
(901) 373-1373
Grades: PK-5
| 652 students
Rank: #1818.
Oak Elementary School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
3573 Oak Rd
Memphis, TN 38134
(901) 373-2646
Grades: PK-5
| 725 students
Rank: #1919.
Altruria Elementary School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
6641 Deermont Dr
Memphis, TN 38134
(901) 373-2600
Grades: PK-5
| 771 students
Rank: #2020.
Bon Lin Middle School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
3862 Germantown Rd
Memphis, TN 38133
(901) 347-1520
Grades: 6-8
| 729 students
Rank: #2121.
Grahamwood Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
3950 Summer Ave
Memphis, TN 38122
(901) 416-5952
Grades: PK-5
| 861 students
Rank: #2222.
University Middle School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
330 Innovation Dr
Memphis, TN 38111
(901) 678-2285
Grades: 6-8
| 271 students
Rank: #2323.
Middle College High School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
750 E Parkway S
Memphis, TN 38104
(901) 416-4550
Grades: 9-12
| 311 students
Rank: #2424.
Bartlett High School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
5688 Woodlawn Ave
Memphis, TN 38134
(901) 373-2620
Grades: 9-12
| 2,851 students
Rank: #2525.
Southwind Elementary School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
8155 Meadow Vale Dr
Memphis, TN 38125
(901) 416-2805
Grades: PK-5
| 686 students
Rank: #2626.
Medical District High School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
737 Union Ave
Memphis, TN 38103
(901) 416-9698
Grades: 9-12
| 99 students
Rank: #2727.
Pathways In Education - Whitehaven
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
4701 Elvis Presley Blvd.
Memphis, TN 38116
(901) 433-9422
Grades: 9-12
| 95 students
Rank: #2828.
Elmore Park Middle School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
6330 Althorne Rd
Memphis, TN 38134
(901) 373-2642
Grades: 6-8
| 730 students
Rank: #2929.
Springdale Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
880 N Hollywood St
Memphis, TN 38108
(901) 416-4883
Grades: PK-5
| 244 students
Rank: #3030.
Crosstown High School
Charter School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
1365 Tower Ave
Memphis, TN 38104
(901) 401-5500
Grades: 9-12
| 473 students
Rank: #3131.
Memphis Stem Academy
Charter School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
2180 Frayser Blvd
Memphis, TN 38127
(901) 708-3001
Grades: K-5
| 219 students
Rank: #3232.
Oak Forest Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
7440 Nonconnah View Cv
Memphis, TN 38119
(901) 416-2257
Grades: PK-5
| 411 students
Rank: #3333.
Hollis F. Price Middle College
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
807 Walker Ave
Memphis, TN 38126
(901) 435-1765
Grades: 9-12
| 79 students
Rank: #3434.
Sea Isle Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
5250 Sea Isle Rd
Memphis, TN 38117
(901) 416-2104
Grades: PK-5
| 492 students
Rank: #3535.
Memphis Business Academy Hickory Hill Elementary School
Charter School
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
4443 S. Germantown Rd
Memphis, TN 38125
(901) 505-0551
Grades: K-4
| 95 students
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Memphis, Tennessee Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Grades
Students
2601 Ketchum Rd
Memphis, TN 38118
(901) 416-5006
Grades: 6-8
| 302 students
111 South Highland #291
Memphis, TN 38111
(901) 300-0813
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
1299 E. Mclemore Ave
Memphis, TN 38106
(901) 262-2008
Grades: 5
| n/a students
4841 Summer Ave
Memphis, TN 38122
(901) 249-4615
Grades: K-5
| n/a students
5905 Grosvenor
Memphis, TN 38119
(901) 684-2128
Grades: K-5
| 334 students
1555 Mcalister Dr
Memphis, TN 38116
(901) 396-2800
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
4100 Ross Rd
Memphis, TN 38115
(901) 730-8157
Grades: 9-12
| 566 students
3777 Edenburg Dr
Memphis, TN 38127
(901) 416-3920
Grades: PK-5
| n/a students
951 Chelsea
Memphis, TN 38107
(901) -23-6-01
Grades: PK-5
| 515 students
943 J. W. Williams La
Memphis, TN 38105
(901) 416-3206
Grades: PK-5
| 272 students
1591 Pennsylvania
Memphis, TN 38109
(901) 416-7594
Grades: 9-12
| 196 students
2140 Charjean Rd
Memphis, TN 38114
(901) 416-5016
Grades: PK-5
| n/a students
1475 E. Shelby Dr
Memphis, TN 38106
(901) 775-2219
Grades: 6-8
| 88 students
3210 Raleighmillington Rd
Memphis, TN 38128
(901) 416-4306
Grades: PK-5
| 497 students
1662 Dabbs Av
Memphis, TN 38127
(901) 416-3926
Grades: PK-6
| n/a students
1560 Drew Rd
Memphis, TN 38109
(901) 416-8140
Grades: PK-6
| n/a students
2230 Corry Rd
Memphis, TN 38106
(901) 416-7804
Grades: 6-8
| 273 students
2109 Howell
Memphis, TN 38108
(901) 416-4524
Grades: 6-8
| 248 students
817 Brownlee Rd
Memphis, TN 38116
(901) 801-6164
Grades: K-5
| 205 students
8800 Winchester Rd
Memphis, TN 38125
(901) 509-6190
Grades: K-8
| n/a students
8146 E Shelby Dr
Memphis, TN 38106
(901) 751-7122
Grades: 9-12
| 142 students
817 Brownlee Rd
Memphis, TN 38116
(901) 801-6171
Grades: 9-12
| 188 students
1880 Prospect
Memphis, TN 38106
(901) 331-3436
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
8146 E. Shelby Dr
Memphis, TN 38106
(901) 751-7122
Grades: 6-8
| 127 students
817 Brownlee Rd
Memphis, TN 38116
(901) 801-6171
Grades: 6-9
| 128 students
1500 Dunn Av
Memphis, TN 38106
(901) 775-7816
Grades: PK-5
| 198 students
3782 Jackson Ave
Memphis, TN 38112
(901) 416-4250
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
3206 Poplar
Memphis, TN 38111
(901) 416-6200
Grades: 7-12
| n/a students
4950 Fairley Rd
Memphis, TN 38109
(901) 416-8080
Grades: PK-5
| 524 students
3389 Dawn Dr
Memphis, TN 38107
(901) 416-3700
Grades: 9
| 112 students
1602 Dellwood
Memphis, TN 38127
(901) 416-3840
Grades: PK-6
| n/a students
1530 Dellwood
Memphis, TN 38127
(901) 416-3880
Grades: 9-12
| 550 students
778 Parkrose
Memphis, TN 38109
(901) 881-1149
Grades: PK-5
| n/a students
3333 Old Brownsville Rd
Memphis, TN 38134
(901) 509-7140
Grades: 9-10
| 162 students
4649 Horn Lake Rd
Memphis, TN 38109
(901) 416-8157
Grades: 6-8
| 276 students
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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public schools in Memphis, TN?
The top ranked public schools in Memphis, TN include Campus School, Maxine Smith Steam Academy and Richland Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Memphis?
246 public schools are located in Memphis.
What percentage of students in Memphis go to public school?
88% of all K-12 students in Memphis are educated in public schools (compared to the TN state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in Memphis?
Memphis public schools minority enrollment is 92% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Tennessee public schools average of 41% (majority Black).
Which public schools in Memphis are often viewed compared to one another?

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