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Best 38109 Tennessee Public Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 17 public schools serving 6,886 students in 38109, TN (there are 1 private school, serving 150 private students). 98% of all K-12 students in 38109, TN are educated in public schools (compared to the TN state average of 90%).
The top-ranked public schools in 38109, TN are J. P. Freeman Elementary Middle School, Freedom Prep Elementary - Millbranch and Westhaven Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 38109 have an average math proficiency score of 11% (versus the Tennessee public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 16% (versus the 37% statewide average). Schools in 38109, TN have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Tennessee public schools.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Tennessee public school average of 43% (majority Black).

Best 38109, TN Public Schools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
J. P. Freeman Elementary Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 56% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
5250 Tulane Rd
Memphis, TN 38109
(901) 416-3156
Gr: K-8 | 432 students
Rank: #22.
Freedom Prep Elementary - Millbranch
Charter School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 18%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
3750 Millbranch Rd
Memphis, TN 38109
(901) 538-9500
Gr: K-5 | 495 students Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #33.
Westhaven Elementary School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 14%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
4585 Hodge Rd.
Memphis, TN 38109
(901) 416-8740
Gr: PK-5 | 740 students Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #44.
Vision Preparatory Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
260 Joubert Ave
Memphis, TN 38109
(901) 775-1018
Gr: PK-5 | 421 students
Rank: #55.
Levi Elementary School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
135 W Levi Rd
Memphis, TN 38109
(901) 416-8166
Gr: PK-5 | 454 students
Rank: #66.
Double Tree Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
4560 Double Tree
Memphis, TN 38109
(901) 416-8144
Gr: PK-5 | 259 students Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #77.
Westwood High School
(Math: 2% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
4480 Westmont Rd
Memphis, TN 38109
(901) 416-8000
Gr: 9-12 | 361 students Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #88.
Ford Road Elementary School
(Math: 6% | Reading: 9%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
3336 Ford Rd
Memphis, TN 38109
(901) 416-8150
Gr: PK-5 | 536 students Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #99.
Chickasaw Middle School
(Math: 3% | Reading: 11%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
4060 Westmont Rd
Memphis, TN 38109
(901) 416-8134
Gr: 6-8 | 330 students
Rank: #1010.
Riverview Elementary Middle School
(Math: 6% | Reading: 7%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
241 Majuba Ave
Memphis, TN 38109
(901) 416-7340
Gr: PK-8 | 522 students
Rank: #1111.
Mitchell High School
(Math: 4% | Reading: 6-9%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
658 Wmitchell Rd
Memphis, TN 38109
(901) 416-8174
Gr: 9-12 | 376 students
Rank: #1212.
Geeter School
(Math: 5% | Reading: 6%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
4649 Horn Lake Rd
Memphis, TN 38109
(901) 416-8157
Gr: PK-8 | 709 students Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #1313.
Freedom Prep Elementary - Parkrose
Charter School
(Math: 4% | Reading: 6%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
778 Parkrose Rd
Memphis, TN 38109
(901) 538-9500
Gr: PK-5 | 386 students Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: n/an/a
Carver College And Career Academy
1591 Pennsylvania Ave
Memphis, TN 38109
(901) 416-7594
Gr: K-12 | 402 students Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: n/an/a
Fairley High School
4950 Fairley Rd
Memphis, TN 38109
(901) 321-2500
Gr: 9-12 | 463 students Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: n/an/a
Horn Lake Road Learning Center
3657 Horn Lake Rd
Memphis, TN 38109
(901) 789-9926
Gr: PK
Rank: n/an/a
Southwest Career Technology Center
Vocational School
3746 Horn Lake Rd
Memphis, TN 38109
(901) 416-8186
Gr: 9-12

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public schools in 38109, TN?
How many public schools are located in 38109?
17 public schools are located in 38109.
What percentage of students in 38109 go to public school?
98% of all K-12 students in 38109 are educated in public schools (compared to the TN state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in 38109?
38109 public schools minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Tennessee public schools average of 43% (majority Black).

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