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Best 38138 Tennessee Public Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 7 public schools serving 5,523 students in 38138, TN (there are , serving 575 private students). 91% of all K-12 students in 38138, TN are educated in public schools (compared to the TN state average of 90%).
The top-ranked public schools in 38138, TN are Farmington Elementary School, Forest Hill Elementary School and Riverdale Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 38138 have an average math proficiency score of 38% (versus the Tennessee public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 47% (versus the 37% statewide average). Schools in 38138, TN have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Tennessee public schools.
Minority enrollment is 65% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Tennessee public school average of 43% (majority Black).

Best 38138, TN Public Schools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Farmington Elementary School
(Math: 89% | Reading: 74%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
2085 Cordes Rd
Germantown, TN 38138
(901) 756-2320
Gr: PK-5 | 645 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 29%
Rank: #22.
Forest Hill Elementary School
(Math: 80% | Reading: 72%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
3366 Forest Hill Irene Rd
Germantown, TN 38138
(901) 752-7900
Gr: PK-5 | 689 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
Rank: #33.
Riverdale Elementary School
(Math: 69% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
7391 Neshoba Rd
Germantown, TN 38138
(901) 756-2300
Gr: PK-8 | 1,164 student Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 29%
Rank: #44.
Germantown Elementary School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
2730 Cross Country Dr
Germantown, TN 38138
(901) 416-0945
Gr: PK-5 | 558 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: #55.
Germantown Online Academy Of Learning
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
3350 S. Forest Hill Irene Rd
Germantown, TN 38138
(901) 757-6479
Gr: K-12 | 65 students Student-teacher ratio: 3:1 Minority enrollment: 54%
Rank: #66.
Germantown Middle School
(Math: 16% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
7925 Cd Smith Rd
Germantown, TN 38138
(901) 416-0950
Gr: 6-8 | 637 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #77.
Germantown High School
Magnet School
(Math: 8% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
7653 Old Poplar Pike
Germantown, TN 38138
(901) 416-0971
Gr: 9-12 | 1,765 student Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 97%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public schools in 38138, TN?
The top-ranked public schools in 38138, TN include Farmington Elementary School, Forest Hill Elementary School and Riverdale Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in 38138?
7 public schools are located in 38138.
What percentage of students in 38138 go to public school?
91% of all K-12 students in 38138 are educated in public schools (compared to the TN state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in 38138?
38138 public schools minority enrollment is 65% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Tennessee public schools average of 43% (majority Black).

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