For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 2,051 students in 38119, TN (there are 7 private schools, serving 2,777 private students). 46% of all K-12 students in 38119, TN are educated in public schools (compared to the TN state average of 90%).
The top-ranked public schools in 38119, TN are Oak Forest Elementary School, Balmoral/ridgeway Elementary School and Ridgeway High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 38119 have an average math proficiency score of 15% (versus the Tennessee public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 24% (versus the 37% statewide average). Schools in 38119, TN have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Tennessee public schools.
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Tennessee public school average of 43% (majority Black).
Best 38119, TN Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Oak Forest Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
7440 Nonconnah View Cv
Memphis, TN 38119
(901) 416-2257
Memphis, TN 38119
(901) 416-2257
Gr: PK-5 | 418 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #22.
Balmoral/ridgeway Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
5905 Grosvenor Ave
Memphis, TN 38119
(901) 416-2128
Memphis, TN 38119
(901) 416-2128
Gr: K-5 | 271 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
Rank: #33.
Ridgeway High School
Magnet School
(Math: 9% | Reading: 19%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
2009 Ridgeway
Memphis, TN 38119
(901) 416-8820
Memphis, TN 38119
(901) 416-8820
Gr: 9-12 | 805 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #44.
Ridgeway Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 8% | Reading: 19%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
6333 Quince Rd
Memphis, TN 38119
(901) 416-1588
Memphis, TN 38119
(901) 416-1588
Gr: 6-8 | 557 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
38119, Tennessee Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
5905 Grosvenor
Memphis, TN 38119
(901) 684-2128
Memphis, TN 38119
(901) 684-2128
Gr: K-5 | 334 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in 38119, TN?
The top-ranked public schools in 38119, TN include Oak Forest Elementary School, Balmoral/ridgeway Elementary School and Ridgeway High School.
How many public schools are located in 38119?
4 public schools are located in 38119.
What percentage of students in 38119 go to public school?
46% of all K-12 students in 38119 are educated in public schools (compared to the TN state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in 38119?
38119 public schools minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Tennessee public schools average of 43% (majority Black).
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