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Best 38112 Tennessee Public Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 7 public schools serving 4,180 students in 38112, TN (there are 1 private school, serving 40 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 21% (versus the Tennessee public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 26% (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 93% 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 | 548 students 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 | 1,384 students Minority enrollment: 91%
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 | 201 students Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: n/an/a
Cornerstone Prep - Lester
Charter School
320 Carpenter St
Memphis, TN 38112
(901) 416-3640
Gr: PK-5 | 354 students Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: n/an/a
Early Childhood Programs
330 Jackson Ave
Memphis, TN 38112
(901) 416-3450
Gr: PK | 938 students Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: n/an/a
Exceptional Children Special Placements
160 S Hollywood
Memphis, TN 38112
(901) 416-5600
Gr: PK-12 | 551 students Minority enrollment: 78%
Rank: n/an/a
Lester Prep
Charter School
320 Carpenter St
Memphis, TN 38112
(901) 416-3640
Gr: 6-8 | 204 students Minority enrollment: 98%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public schools in 38112, TN?
How many public schools are located in 38112?
7 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 93% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Tennessee public schools average of 43% (majority Black).

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