For the 2025 school year, there are 5 public elementary schools serving 2,344 students in 38053, TN.
The top ranked public elementary schools in 38053, TN are E.e. Jeter Elementary Middle School, Millington Primary School and Millington Intermediate School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public elementary schools in zipcode 38053 have an average math proficiency score of 26% (versus the Tennessee public elementary school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 29% (versus the 36% statewide average). Elementary schools in 38053, TN have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Tennessee public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 66% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Tennessee public elementary school average of 43% (majority Black).
Best 38053, TN Public Elementary Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
E.e. Jeter Elementary Middle School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
7662 Benjestown Rd
Millington, TN 38053
(901) 416-2955
Millington, TN 38053
(901) 416-2955
Grades: PK-8
| 369 students
Rank: #22.
Millington Primary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
6445 William Osteen Dr
Millington, TN 38053
(901) 873-8433
Millington, TN 38053
(901) 873-8433
Grades: PK-3
| 891 students
Rank: #33.
Millington Intermediate School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
4964 Cuba-millington Rd
Millington, TN 38053
(901) 873-8130
Millington, TN 38053
(901) 873-8130
Grades: 4-6
| 544 students
Rank: #44.
Woodstock Middle School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
5885 Woodstock Cuba Rd
Millington, TN 38053
(901) 416-4180
Millington, TN 38053
(901) 416-4180
Grades: 6-8
| 239 students
Rank: #55.
Lucy Elementary School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
6269 Amherst Rd
Millington, TN 38053
(901) 416-2610
Millington, TN 38053
(901) 416-2610
Grades: PK-5
| 301 students
38053, Tennessee Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
4943 West Union Rd
Millington, TN 38053
(901) 873-8165
Millington, TN 38053
(901) 873-8165
Grades: PK-5
| 361 students
6467 Navy Rd
Millington, TN 38053
(901) 873-8140
Millington, TN 38053
(901) 873-8140
Grades: K-5
| 454 students
4964 Cuba Millington Rd
Millington, TN 38053
(901) 873-8130
Millington, TN 38053
(901) 873-8130
Grades: 6-8
| 564 students
4885 Bill Knight Rd
Millington, TN 38053
(901) 873-8146
Millington, TN 38053
(901) 873-8146
Grades: K-5
| 402 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in 38053, TN?
The top ranked public elementary schools in 38053, TN include E.e. Jeter Elementary Middle School, Millington Primary School and Millington Intermediate School.
How many public elementary schools are located in 38053?
5 public elementary schools are located in 38053.
What is the racial composition of students in 38053?
38053 public elementary schools minority enrollment is 66% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Tennessee public elementary schools average of 43% (majority Black).
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