For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public preschools serving 1,901 students in 38117, TN.
The top ranked public preschools in 38117, TN are White Station Elementary School, Sea Isle Elementary School and Willow Oaks Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public preschools in zipcode 38117 have an average math proficiency score of 31% (versus the Tennessee public pre school average of 37%), and reading proficiency score of 37% (versus the 37% statewide average). Pre schools in 38117, TN have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Tennessee public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 86% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Tennessee public preschool average of 42% (majority Black).
Best 38117, TN Public Preschools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
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: #22.
Sea Isle Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
5250 Sea Isle Rd
Memphis, TN 38117
(901) 416-2104
Memphis, TN 38117
(901) 416-2104
Grades: PK-5
| 499 students
Rank: #33.
Willow Oaks Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 24%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
4417 Willow Rd
Memphis, TN 38117
(901) 416-2196
Memphis, TN 38117
(901) 416-2196
Grades: PK-5
| 607 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in 38117, TN?
The top ranked public preschools in 38117, TN include White Station Elementary School, Sea Isle Elementary School and Willow Oaks Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in 38117?
3 public preschools are located in 38117.
What is the racial composition of students in 38117?
38117 public preschools minority enrollment is 86% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Tennessee public preschools average of 42% (majority Black).
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