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Best 38116 Tennessee Public Elementary Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 11 public elementary schools serving 5,364 students in 38116, TN.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in 38116, TN are Whitehaven Elementary School, Gardenview Elementary School and City University School Girls Preparatory. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public elementary schools in zipcode 38116 have an average math proficiency score of 11% (versus the Tennessee public elementary school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 13% (versus the 36% statewide average). Elementary schools in 38116, TN have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Tennessee public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Tennessee public elementary school average of 43% (majority Black).

Best 38116, TN Public Elementary Schools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Whitehaven Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
4783 Elvis Presley Blvd
Memphis, TN 38116
(901) 416-7431
Gr: PK-5 | 425 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #22.
Gardenview Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
4075 Hartz Dr
Memphis, TN 38116
(901) 416-3068
Gr: PK-5 | 259 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1
Rank: #33.
City University School Girls Preparatory
Charter School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
1475 East Shelby Dr
Memphis, TN 38116
(901) 775-2219
Gr: 6-8 | 100 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1
Rank: #44.
Oakshire Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
1765 E Holmes Rd
Memphis, TN 38116
(901) 416-3140
Gr: PK-5 | 394 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1
Rank: #55.
Freedom Preparatory Academy Flagship
Charter School
(Math: 8% | Reading: 18%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
5132 Jonetta St, 6-8
Memphis, TN 38116
(901) 538-9500
Gr: 6-12 | 723 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1
Rank: #66.
A. Maceo Walker Middle School
(Math: 13% | Reading: 10%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
1900 East Raines Rd
Memphis, TN 38116
(901) 416-1030
Gr: 6-8 | 637 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #77.
Freedom Prep Middle - Brownlee
Charter School
(Math: 11% | Reading: 12%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
817 Brownlee Rd
Memphis, TN 38116
(901) 538-9500
Gr: 6-12 | 317 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1
Rank: #88.
Robert R. Church Elementary School
(Math: 10% | Reading: 13%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
4100 Millbranch Rd
Memphis, TN 38116
(901) 416-0198
Gr: PK-5 | 549 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #99.
Havenview Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 10% | Reading: 10%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
1481 Hester Rd
Memphis, TN 38116
(901) 416-3092
Gr: 6-8 | 754 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1
Rank: #1010.
Holmes Road Elementary School
(Math: 8% | Reading: 11%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
1083 E Holmes Rd
Memphis, TN 38116
(901) 416-6469
Gr: PK-5 | 793 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #1111.
Winchester Elementary School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
3587 Boeingshire Dr
Memphis, TN 38116
(901) 416-3152
Gr: PK-5 | 413 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
[+] Show Closed Public Schools in 38116 Tennessee

38116, Tennessee Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Quick Facts
Benjamin L. Hooks Job Corps Academy (Closed 2016)
1555 Mcalister Dr
Memphis, TN 38116
(901) 396-2800
Gr: 9-12
Dubois Elementary School Of Arts Technology (Closed 2020)
817 Brownlee Rd
Memphis, TN 38116
(901) 801-6164
Gr: K-5 | 205 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Dubois High School Of Arts Technology (Closed 2023)
817 Brownlee Rd
Memphis, TN 38116
(901) 801-6171
Gr: 9-12 | 188 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Dubois Middle School Of Arts Technology (Closed 2020)
817 Brownlee Rd
Memphis, TN 38116
(901) 801-6171
Gr: 6-9 | 128 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1
Graceland Elementary School (Closed 2013)
3866 Patte Ann
Memphis, TN 38116
(901) 416-3074
Gr: PK-6 | 374 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1
Graves Elementary School (Closed 2015)
3398 Graves Rd
Memphis, TN 38116
(901) 416-3086
Gr: K-7 | 239 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Lanier Middle School (Closed 2015)
817 Brownlee Rd
Memphis, TN 38116
(901) 416-3128
Gr: 6-8 | 392 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Pathways In Education - Whitehaven (Closed 2024)
Charter School
4701 Elvis Presley Blvd.
Memphis, TN 38116
(901) 433-9422
Gr: 9-12 | 95 students Student-teacher ratio: 32:1

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in 38116, TN?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in 38116, TN include Whitehaven Elementary School, Gardenview Elementary School and City University School Girls Preparatory.
How many public elementary schools are located in 38116?
11 public elementary schools are located in 38116.
What is the racial composition of students in 38116?
38116 public elementary schools minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Tennessee public elementary schools average of 43% (majority Black).

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