For the 2025 school year, there are 9 public preschools serving 4,516 students in the neighborhood of Whitehaven, Memphis, TN.
The top ranked public preschools in Whitehaven are Whitehaven Elementary School, Gardenview Elementary School and Oakshire Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of Whitehaven, Memphis, TN public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 4% (versus the Tennessee public pre school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 6% (versus the 37% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Tennessee public preschool average of 42% (majority Black).
Best Public Preschools in the neighborhood of Whitehaven, Memphis, TN (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
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: #22.
Gardenview Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
4075 Hartz Dr
Memphis, TN 38116
(901) 416-3068
Memphis, TN 38116
(901) 416-3068
Gr: PK-5 | 259 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1
Rank: #33.
Oakshire Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1765 E Holmes Rd
Memphis, TN 38116
(901) 416-3140
Memphis, TN 38116
(901) 416-3140
Gr: PK-5 | 394 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1
Rank: #44.
Westhaven Elementary School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 14%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
4585 Hodge Rd.
Memphis, TN 38109
(901) 416-8740
Memphis, TN 38109
(901) 416-8740
Gr: PK-5 | 746 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1
Rank: #55.
Robert R. Church Elementary School
(Math: 10% | Reading: 13%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
4100 Millbranch Rd
Memphis, TN 38116
(901) 416-0198
Memphis, TN 38116
(901) 416-0198
Gr: PK-5 | 549 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #66.
Levi Elementary School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
135 W Levi Rd
Memphis, TN 38109
(901) 416-8166
Memphis, TN 38109
(901) 416-8166
Gr: PK-5 | 436 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1
Rank: #77.
Holmes Road Elementary School
(Math: 8% | Reading: 11%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1083 E Holmes Rd
Memphis, TN 38116
(901) 416-6469
Memphis, TN 38116
(901) 416-6469
Gr: PK-5 | 793 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #88.
Winchester Elementary School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
3587 Boeingshire Dr
Memphis, TN 38116
(901) 416-3152
Memphis, TN 38116
(901) 416-3152
Gr: PK-5 | 413 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #99.
Geeter School
(Math: 5% | Reading: 6%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
4649 Horn Lake Rd
Memphis, TN 38109
(901) 416-8157
Memphis, TN 38109
(901) 416-8157
Gr: PK-8 | 610 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in the neighborhood of Whitehaven, Memphis, TN?
The top ranked public preschools in the neighborhood of Whitehaven, Memphis, TN include Whitehaven Elementary School, Gardenview Elementary School and Oakshire Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in the neighborhood of Whitehaven, Memphis?
9 public preschools are located in the neighborhood of Whitehaven, Memphis.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of Whitehaven, Memphis?
the neighborhood of Whitehaven, Memphis public preschools minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Tennessee public preschools average of 42% (majority Black).
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