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Best 38112 Tennessee Public Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 8 public schools serving 4,067 students in 38112, TN (there are , serving 53 private students). 99% of all K-12 students in 38112, TN are educated in public schools (compared to the TN state average of 90%).
The top-ranked public schools in 38112, TN are William Herbert Brewster Elementary School, Snowden Elementary Middle School and Compass Community School Binghampton Campus. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 38112 have an average math proficiency score of 19% (versus the Tennessee public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 23% (versus the 37% statewide average). Schools in 38112, TN have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Tennessee public schools.
Minority enrollment is 92% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Tennessee public school average of 43% (majority Black).

Best 38112, TN Public Schools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
William Herbert Brewster Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
2605 Sam Cooper Blvd
Memphis, TN 38112
(901) 416-7150
Gr: PK-5 | 501 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #22.
Snowden Elementary Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
1870 N Parkway
Memphis, TN 38112
(901) 416-4621
Gr: PK-8 | 1,272 student Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 88%
Rank: #33.
Compass Community School Binghampton Campus
Charter School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
2540 Hale Ave
Memphis, TN 38112
(901) 866-9084
Gr: K-8 | 215 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #44.
Cornerstone Prep - Lester Campus
Charter School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 6-9%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
320 Carpenter St
Memphis, TN 38112
(901) 416-3640
Gr: PK-5 | 372 students
Rank: #55.
Memphis Scholars Caldwell-guthrie
Charter School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: ≤5%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
951 Chelsea Ave
Memphis, TN 38112
(901) 236-0105
Gr: PK-5 | 245 students Student-teacher ratio: 245:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: n/an/a
Early Childhood Programs
330 Jackson Ave
Memphis, TN 38112
(901) 416-3450
Gr: PK | 782 students Student-teacher ratio: 391:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: n/an/a
Exceptional Children Special Placements
160 S Hollywood
Memphis, TN 38112
(901) 416-5600
Gr: PK-12 | 461 students Minority enrollment: 70%
Rank: n/an/a
Lester Prep
Charter School
320 Carpenter St
Memphis, TN 38112
(901) 416-3640
Gr: 6-8 | 219 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
[+] Show Closed Public Schools in 38112 Tennessee

38112, Tennessee Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Quick Facts
Early Childhood Program Partnering Centers (Closed 2023)
3782 Jackson Ave
Memphis, TN 38112
(901) 416-4250
Lester School (Closed 2016)
320 Carpenter
Memphis, TN 38112
(901) 416-5969
Gr: 7-8 | 156 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Yo! Academy (Closed 2008)
2410 South Third St
Memphis, TN 38112
(901) 947-5350
Gr: 9-12 | 150 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public schools in 38112, TN?
How many public schools are located in 38112?
8 public schools are located in 38112.
What percentage of students in 38112 go to public school?
99% of all K-12 students in 38112 are educated in public schools (compared to the TN state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in 38112?
38112 public schools minority enrollment is 92% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Tennessee public schools average of 43% (majority Black).

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