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Memphis-Shelby County Schools School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Tennessee for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 107 public preschools serving 51,112 students in Memphis-Shelby County Schools School District. This district's average pre testing ranking is 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public pre schools in Tennessee.
Public Preschools in Memphis-Shelby County Schools School District have an average math proficiency score of 20% (versus the Tennessee public pre school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 23% (versus the 37% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 94% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Tennessee public preschool average of 42% (majority Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (TN)
# Schools
225 Schools
890 Schools
# Students
111,219 Students
417,431 Students
# Teachers
6,868 Teachers
28,312 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
16:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Memphis-Shelby County Schools School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 147 school districts in Tennessee (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 81% has increased from 79% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#137 out of 147 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
18%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
23%
37%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
21%
40%
Graduation Rate
81%
90%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.45
0.61
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
1%
2%
% Hispanic
19%
14%
% Black
72%
21%
% White
5%
58%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
3%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $12,462 is higher than the state median of $11,979. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $12,433 is higher than the state median of $11,478. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$1,386 MM
$12,104 MM
Spending
$1,383 MM
$11,597 MM
Revenue / Student
$12,462
$11,979
Spending / Student
$12,433
$11,478
Best Memphis-Shelby County Schools School District Public Preschools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Richland Elementary School
(Math: 75% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
5440 Rich Rd
Memphis, TN 38120
(901) 416-2148
Memphis, TN 38120
(901) 416-2148
Gr: PK-5 | 911 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 49%
Rank: #22.
White Station Elementary School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
4840 Chickasaw Rd
Memphis, TN 38117
(901) 416-8900
Memphis, TN 38117
(901) 416-8900
Gr: PK-5 | 795 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 81%
Rank: #33.
Shrine School
Special Education School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
4259 Forest View Dr
Memphis, TN 38118
(901) 416-2400
Memphis, TN 38118
(901) 416-2400
Gr: PK-12 | 136 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: #44.
Grahamwood Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
3950 Summer Ave
Memphis, TN 38122
(901) 416-5952
Memphis, TN 38122
(901) 416-5952
Gr: PK-5 | 887 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 79%
Rank: #55.
Delano Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1716 Delano Ave
Memphis, TN 38127
(901) 416-3932
Memphis, TN 38127
(901) 416-3932
Gr: PK-5 | 315 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1
Rank: #66.
Oak Forest Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
7440 Nonconnah View Cv
Memphis, TN 38119
(901) 416-2257
Memphis, TN 38119
(901) 416-2257
Gr: PK-5 | 418 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #77.
Riverwood Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1330 Stern Ln
Cordova, TN 38016
(901) 416-2310
Cordova, TN 38016
(901) 416-2310
Gr: PK-5 | 1,018 student Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 89%
Rank: #88.
E.e. Jeter Elementary Middle School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
7662 Benjestown Rd
Millington, TN 38053
(901) 416-2955
Millington, TN 38053
(901) 416-2955
Gr: PK-8 | 369 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 39%
Rank: #99.
Memphis Stem Academy
Charter School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
2180 Frayser Blvd
Memphis, TN 38127
(901) 708-3001
Memphis, TN 38127
(901) 708-3001
Gr: PK-5 | 243 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1
Rank: #1010.
Southwind Elementary School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
8155 Meadow Vale Dr
Memphis, TN 38125
(901) 416-2805
Memphis, TN 38125
(901) 416-2805
Gr: PK-5 | 661 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #1111.
Memphis Business Academy Hickory Hill Elementary School
Charter School
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
4443 S. Germantown Rd
Memphis, TN 38125
(901) 505-0551
Memphis, TN 38125
(901) 505-0551
Gr: PK-5 | 174 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #1212.
Germantown Elementary School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
2730 Cross Country Dr
Germantown, TN 38138
(901) 416-0945
Germantown, TN 38138
(901) 416-0945
Gr: PK-5 | 558 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: #1313.
Sea Isle Elementary School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
5250 Sea Isle Rd
Memphis, TN 38117
(901) 416-2104
Memphis, TN 38117
(901) 416-2104
Gr: PK-5 | 499 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 82%
Rank: #1414.
Macon-hall Elementary School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
9800 Macon Rd
Cordova, TN 38016
(901) 416-2625
Cordova, TN 38016
(901) 416-2625
Gr: PK-5 | 1,166 student Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 91%
Rank: #1515.
Germanshire Elementary School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
3965 South Germantown Rd
Memphis, TN 38125
(901) 416-3733
Memphis, TN 38125
(901) 416-3733
Gr: PK-5 | 751 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #1616.
Chimneyrock Elementary School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
8601 Chimneyrock Blvd
Cordova, TN 38016
(901) 416-2067
Cordova, TN 38016
(901) 416-2067
Gr: PK-5 | 931 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 91%
Rank: #1717.
Springdale Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
880 N Hollywood St
Memphis, TN 38108
(901) 416-4883
Memphis, TN 38108
(901) 416-4883
Gr: PK-5 | 226 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #1818.
Winridge Elementary School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 20%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
3500 Ridgeway Rd
Memphis, TN 38115
(901) 416-6618
Memphis, TN 38115
(901) 416-6618
Gr: PK-5 | 415 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #1919.
Memphis Business Academy Elementary School
Charter School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1082 Berclair
Memphis, TN 38127
(901) 591-7267
Memphis, TN 38127
(901) 591-7267
Gr: PK-5 | 307 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #2020.
Wells Station Elementary School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1610 Wells Station Rd
Memphis, TN 38108
(901) 416-2172
Memphis, TN 38108
(901) 416-2172
Gr: PK-5 | 633 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
Rank: #21 - 2221. - 22.
Fox Meadows Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
2960 Emerald St
Memphis, TN 38115
(901) 416-2530
Memphis, TN 38115
(901) 416-2530
Gr: PK-5 | 536 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1
Rank: #21 - 2221. - 22.
Peabody Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
2086 Young Ave
Memphis, TN 38104
(901) 416-4606
Memphis, TN 38104
(901) 416-4606
Gr: PK-5 | 324 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: #23 - 2423. - 24.
Keystone Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
4301 Old Allen Rd
Memphis, TN 38128
(901) 416-3924
Memphis, TN 38128
(901) 416-3924
Gr: PK-5 | 458 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #23 - 2423. - 24.
William Herbert Brewster Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
2605 Sam Cooper Blvd
Memphis, TN 38112
(901) 416-7150
Memphis, TN 38112
(901) 416-7150
Gr: PK-5 | 501 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #2525.
Jackson Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
3925 Wales Ave
Memphis, TN 38108
(901) 416-4222
Memphis, TN 38108
(901) 416-4222
Gr: PK-5 | 303 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #2626.
Snowden Elementary Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1870 N Parkway
Memphis, TN 38112
(901) 416-4621
Memphis, TN 38112
(901) 416-4621
Gr: PK-8 | 1,272 student Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 88%
Rank: #2727.
Hickory Ridge Elementary School
(Math: 15% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
3890 Hickory Hill Rd
Memphis, TN 38115
(901) 416-1195
Memphis, TN 38115
(901) 416-1195
Gr: PK-5 | 616 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #2828.
Bethel Grove Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
2459 Arlington Ave
Memphis, TN 38114
(901) 416-5012
Memphis, TN 38114
(901) 416-5012
Gr: PK-5 | 299 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #2929.
Belle Forest Community School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
3135 Ridgeway
Memphis, TN 38115
(901) 416-7200
Memphis, TN 38115
(901) 416-7200
Gr: PK-5 | 1,035 student Student-teacher ratio: 18:1
Rank: #3030.
Kate Bond Elementary School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
2727 Kate Bond Rd
Memphis, TN 38133
(901) 416-0020
Memphis, TN 38133
(901) 416-0020
Gr: PK-5 | 787 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 89%
Rank: #3131.
Downtown Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
10 N 4th St
Memphis, TN 38103
(901) 416-8400
Memphis, TN 38103
(901) 416-8400
Gr: PK-5 | 762 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #3232.
Brownsville Road Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 22%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
5292 Banbury Ave
Memphis, TN 38135
(901) 416-4300
Memphis, TN 38135
(901) 416-4300
Gr: PK-5 | 506 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #3333.
Whitehaven Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
4783 Elvis Presley Blvd
Memphis, TN 38116
(901) 416-7431
Memphis, TN 38116
(901) 416-7431
Gr: PK-5 | 425 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #34 - 3534. - 35.
Evans Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
4949 Cottonwood Rd
Memphis, TN 38118
(901) 416-2504
Memphis, TN 38118
(901) 416-2504
Gr: PK-5 | 448 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #34 - 3534. - 35.
Newberry Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
5540 Newberry Ave
Memphis, TN 38115
(901) 416-2518
Memphis, TN 38115
(901) 416-2518
Gr: PK-5 | 378 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
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