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Best 38106 Tennessee Public Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 13 public schools serving 4,376 students in 38106, TN (there are 3 private schools, serving 165 private students). 97% of all K-12 students in 38106, TN are educated in public schools (compared to the TN state average of 90%).
The top-ranked public schools in 38106, TN are Circles Of Success Learning Academy, A. B. Hill Elementary School and City University School Of Liberal Arts. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 38106 have an average math proficiency score of 8% (versus the Tennessee public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 12% (versus the 37% statewide average). Schools in 38106, TN have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Tennessee public schools.
Minority enrollment is 100% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Tennessee public school average of 43% (majority Black).

Best 38106, TN Public Schools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Circles Of Success Learning Academy
Charter School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 6-9%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
867 South Parkway East
Memphis, TN 38106
(901) 322-7978
Gr: K-5 | 195 students
Rank: #22.
A. B. Hill Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
345 East Olive Ave
Memphis, TN 38106
(901) 416-7844
Gr: PK-5 | 485 students Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #33.
City University School Of Liberal Arts
Charter School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
1475 E. Shelby Dr
Memphis, TN 38106
(901) 775-2219
Gr: 9-12 | 179 students Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #44.
Memphis College Preparatory
Charter School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 6-9%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
1500 Dunn Ave
Memphis, TN 38106
(901) 620-6475
Gr: K-5 | 227 students Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #5 - 65. - 6.
Cummings Elementary Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
1037 Cummings St
Memphis, TN 38106
(901) 416-7810
Gr: PK-8 | 379 students
Rank: #5 - 65. - 6.
Veritas College Preparatory
Charter School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
1500 Dunn Ave
Memphis, TN 38106
(901) 526-1900
Gr: 6-8 | 137 students
Rank: #77.
Memphis Delta Preparatory
Charter School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
1237 College St
Memphis, TN 38106
(901) 251-1010
Gr: K-5 | 351 students
Rank: #88.
Soulsville Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 6% | Reading: 14%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
1115 College St
Memphis, TN 38106
(901) 261-6366
Gr: 6-12 | 651 students
Rank: #99.
Believe Memphis Academy Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 10% | Reading: 8%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
2230 Corry Rd
Memphis, TN 38106
(901) 881-7970
Gr: K-8 | 467 students
Rank: #1010.
Hamilton School
(Math: 7% | Reading: 12%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
1478 Wilson St
Memphis, TN 38106
(901) 416-7832
Gr: PK-8 | 677 students Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #1111.
Hamilton High School
(Math: 2% | Reading: 6%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
1363 E Person Ave
Memphis, TN 38106
(901) 416-7838
Gr: 9-12 | 628 students
Rank: n/an/a
Ernestine Rivers Child Care Center
867 South Parkway East
Memphis, TN 38106
(901) 948-6441
Gr: PK
Rank: n/an/a
Jessie Mahan Day Care Center
929 Delmar
Memphis, TN 38106
(901) 523-1848
Gr: PK

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public schools in 38106, TN?
How many public schools are located in 38106?
13 public schools are located in 38106.
What percentage of students in 38106 go to public school?
97% of all K-12 students in 38106 are educated in public schools (compared to the TN state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in 38106?
38106 public schools minority enrollment is 100% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Tennessee public schools average of 43% (majority Black).

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