For the 2024-25 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 977 students in 38126, TN (there are 1 private school, serving 24 private students). 98% of all K-12 students in 38126, TN are educated in public schools (compared to the TN state average of 90%).
The top ranked public schools in 38126, TN are Hollis F. Price Middle College, Ida B. Wells Academy Es/ms and Larose Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 38126 have an average math proficiency score of 6% (versus the Tennessee public school average of 31%), and reading proficiency score of 9% (versus the 37% statewide average). Schools in 38126, TN have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Tennessee public schools.
Minority enrollment is 100% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Tennessee public school average of 41% (majority Black).
Best 38126, TN Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Hollis F. Price Middle College
Magnet School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
807 Walker Ave
Memphis, TN 38126
(901) 435-1765
Memphis, TN 38126
(901) 435-1765
Grades: 9-12
| 79 students
Rank: #22.
Ida B. Wells Academy Es/ms
Magnet School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 6-9%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
995 S Lauderdale St
Memphis, TN 38126
(901) 416-3210
Memphis, TN 38126
(901) 416-3210
Grades: K-8
| 126 students
Rank: #33.
Larose Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: ≤5%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
864 Willoughby St
Memphis, TN 38126
(901) 416-7848
Memphis, TN 38126
(901) 416-7848
Grades: PK-5
| 295 students
Rank: #44.
B. T. Washington High School
Magnet School
(Math: 4% | Reading: 4%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
715 S Lauderdale St
Memphis, TN 38126
(901) 416-7240
Memphis, TN 38126
(901) 416-7240
Grades: 6-12
| 477 students
38126, Tennessee Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
690 Mississippi
Memphis, TN 38126
(901) 416-7200
Memphis, TN 38126
(901) 416-7200
Grades: PK-5
| 337 students
995 South Lauderdale
Memphis, TN 38126
(901) 775-7854
Memphis, TN 38126
(901) 775-7854
Grades: PK-5
| 196 students
688 St Paul Av
Memphis, TN 38126
(901) 579-3238
Memphis, TN 38126
(901) 579-3238
Grades: PK-5
| 233 students
229 South Danny Thomas Bl
Memphis, TN 38126
(901) 528-2337
Memphis, TN 38126
(901) 528-2337
Grades: K-5
| 58 students
673 Vance Av
Memphis, TN 38126
(901) 416-3256
Memphis, TN 38126
(901) 416-3256
Grades: 6-8
| 170 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 38126, TN?
The top ranked public schools in 38126, TN include Hollis F. Price Middle College, Ida B. Wells Academy Es/ms and Larose Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in 38126?
4 public schools are located in 38126.
What percentage of students in 38126 go to public school?
98% of all K-12 students in 38126 are educated in public schools (compared to the TN state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in 38126?
38126 public schools minority enrollment is 100% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Tennessee public schools average of 41% (majority Black).
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