For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public elementary schools serving 962 students in the neighborhood of Capleville, Memphis, TN.
The top ranked public elementary schools in Capleville are Crump Elementary School and Memphis School Of Excellence Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of Capleville, Memphis, TN public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 7% (versus the Tennessee public elementary school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 12% (versus the 36% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Tennessee public elementary school average of 43% (majority Black).
Best Public Elementary Schools in the neighborhood of Capleville, Memphis, TN (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Crump Elementary School
(Math: 9% | Reading: 21%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
4405 Crump Rd
Memphis, TN 38141
(901) 416-1970
Memphis, TN 38141
(901) 416-1970
Grades: PK-5
| 544 students
Rank: #22.
Memphis School Of Excellence Elementary School
Charter School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
4450 S Mendenhall Rd, St 1
Memphis, TN 38141
(901) 367-7814
Memphis, TN 38141
(901) 367-7814
Grades: K-5
| 402 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in the neighborhood of Capleville, Memphis, TN?
The top ranked public elementary schools in the neighborhood of Capleville, Memphis, TN include Crump Elementary School and Memphis School Of Excellence Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in the neighborhood of Capleville, Memphis?
2 public elementary schools are located in the neighborhood of Capleville, Memphis.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of Capleville, Memphis?
the neighborhood of Capleville, Memphis public elementary schools minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Tennessee public elementary schools average of 43% (majority Black).
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