Tennessee public elementary schools are composed of approximately average 44% minority students (2026).
The public elementary schools in Tennessee with the highest percentage of minority students are listed below.
% Minority Range: 100%
100%
Avg. % Minority: 100%
Public Elementary Schools Minority Statistics in Tennessee (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
% Minority
Grades
Location
Rank: #1 - 381. - 38.
B. T. Washington High School
(Math: 7% | Reading: 4%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
Minority: 100%
Grades: 6-12
715 S Lauderdale St
Memphis, TN 38126
(901) 416-7240
Memphis, TN 38126
(901) 416-7240
Rank: #1 - 381. - 38.
Believe Memphis Academy Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 10% | Reading: 8%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
Minority: 100%
Grades: K-8
2230 Corry Rd
Memphis, TN 38106
(901) 881-7970
Memphis, TN 38106
(901) 881-7970
Rank: #1 - 381. - 38.
Belle Forest Community School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
Minority: 100%
Grades: PK-5
3135 Ridgeway
Memphis, TN 38115
(901) 416-7200
Memphis, TN 38115
(901) 416-7200
Rank: #1 - 381. - 38.
Minority: 100%
Grades: PK-8
951 Chelsea Ave
Memphis, TN 38107
(901) 416-5300
Memphis, TN 38107
(901) 416-5300
Rank: #1 - 381. - 38.
Cherokee Elementary School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
Minority: 100%
Grades: PK-5
3061 Kimball Ave
Memphis, TN 38114
(901) 416-5028
Memphis, TN 38114
(901) 416-5028
Rank: #1 - 381. - 38.
Chickasaw Middle School
(Math: 3% | Reading: 11%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
Minority: 100%
Grades: 6-8
4060 Westmont Rd
Memphis, TN 38109
(901) 416-8134
Memphis, TN 38109
(901) 416-8134
Rank: #1 - 381. - 38.
Circles Of Success Learning Academy
Charter School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 6-9%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
Minority: 100%
Grades: K-5
867 South Parkway East
Memphis, TN 38106
(901) 322-7978
Memphis, TN 38106
(901) 322-7978
Rank: #1 - 381. - 38.
City University School Girls Preparatory
Charter School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
Minority: 100%
Grades: 6-8
1475 East Shelby Dr
Memphis, TN 38116
(901) 775-2219
Memphis, TN 38116
(901) 775-2219
Rank: #1 - 381. - 38.
Cummings Elementary Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
Minority: 100%
Grades: PK-8
1037 Cummings St
Memphis, TN 38106
(901) 416-7810
Memphis, TN 38106
(901) 416-7810
Rank: #1 - 381. - 38.
Delano Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
Minority: 100%
Grades: PK-5
1716 Delano Ave
Memphis, TN 38127
(901) 416-3932
Memphis, TN 38127
(901) 416-3932
Rank: #1 - 381. - 38.
Frayser-corning Elementary School
(Math: ≤5%)
Minority: 100%
Grades: PK-5
1602 Dellwood Ave
Memphis, TN 38127
(901) 416-5300
Memphis, TN 38127
(901) 416-5300
Rank: #1 - 381. - 38.
Freedom Preparatory Academy Flagship
Charter School
(Math: 8% | Reading: 18%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
Minority: 100%
Grades: 6-12
5132 Jonetta St, 6-8
Memphis, TN 38116
(901) 538-9500
Memphis, TN 38116
(901) 538-9500
Rank: #1 - 381. - 38.
Gardenview Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
Minority: 100%
Grades: PK-5
4075 Hartz Dr
Memphis, TN 38116
(901) 416-3068
Memphis, TN 38116
(901) 416-3068
Rank: #1 - 381. - 38.
Havenview Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 10% | Reading: 10%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
Minority: 100%
Grades: 6-8
1481 Hester Rd
Memphis, TN 38116
(901) 416-3092
Memphis, TN 38116
(901) 416-3092
Rank: #1 - 381. - 38.
Hawkins Mill Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
Minority: 100%
Grades: PK-5
4295 Mountain Terrace St
Memphis, TN 38127
(901) 416-3944
Memphis, TN 38127
(901) 416-3944
Rank: #1 - 381. - 38.
Ida B. Wells Academy Es/ms
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 6-9%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
Minority: 100%
Grades: K-8
995 S Lauderdale St
Memphis, TN 38126
(901) 416-3210
Memphis, TN 38126
(901) 416-3210
Rank: #1 - 381. - 38.
J. P. Freeman Elementary Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 56% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
Minority: 100%
Grades: K-8
5250 Tulane Rd
Memphis, TN 38109
(901) 416-3156
Memphis, TN 38109
(901) 416-3156
Rank: #1 - 381. - 38.
Kipp Memphis Collegiate Elementary School
Charter School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 6-9%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
Minority: 100%
Grades: K-5
230 Henry Ave
Memphis, TN 38107
(901) 791-9391
Memphis, TN 38107
(901) 791-9391
Rank: #1 - 381. - 38.
Larose Elementary School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: ≤5%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
Minority: 100%
Grades: PK-5
864 Willoughby St
Memphis, TN 38126
(901) 416-7848
Memphis, TN 38126
(901) 416-7848
Rank: #1 - 381. - 38.
Levi Elementary School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
Minority: 100%
Grades: PK-5
135 W Levi Rd
Memphis, TN 38109
(901) 416-8166
Memphis, TN 38109
(901) 416-8166
Rank: #1 - 381. - 38.
Memphis Business Academy Hickory Hill Middle School
Charter School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
Minority: 100%
Grades: 6-8
4443 S. Germantown Rd
Memphis, TN 38125
(901) 505-0551
Memphis, TN 38125
(901) 505-0551
Rank: #1 - 381. - 38.
Memphis Delta Preparatory
Charter School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
Minority: 100%
Grades: K-5
1237 College St
Memphis, TN 38106
(901) 251-1010
Memphis, TN 38106
(901) 251-1010
Rank: #1 - 381. - 38.
Memphis Merit Academy
Charter School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
Minority: 100%
Grades: K-8
4775 American Way
Memphis, TN 38118
(901) 617-3690
Memphis, TN 38118
(901) 617-3690
Rank: #1 - 381. - 38.
Memphis Stem Academy
Charter School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
Minority: 100%
Grades: PK-5
2180 Frayser Blvd
Memphis, TN 38127
(901) 708-3001
Memphis, TN 38127
(901) 708-3001
Rank: #1 - 381. - 38.
Oakhaven Elementary School
(Math: 14% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
Minority: 100%
Grades: PK-5
3795 Bishops Bridge Rd
Memphis, TN 38118
(901) 416-2320
Memphis, TN 38118
(901) 416-2320
Rank: #1 - 381. - 38.
Oakhaven Middle School
(Math: 6% | Reading: 7%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
Minority: 100%
Grades: 6-8
3125 Ladbrook Rd
Memphis, TN 38108
(901) 416-2380
Memphis, TN 38108
(901) 416-2380
Rank: #1 - 381. - 38.
Perea Elementary School
Charter School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: ≤10%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
Minority: 100%
Grades: PK-5
1250 Vollintine Ave
Memphis, TN 38107
(901) 203-6420
Memphis, TN 38107
(901) 203-6420
Rank: #1 - 381. - 38.
Power Center Academy Middle - Southeast
Charter School
(Math: 6% | Reading: 12%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
Minority: 100%
Grades: 6-8
8146 East Shelby Dr
Memphis, TN 38125
(901) 352-6226
Memphis, TN 38125
(901) 352-6226
Rank: #1 - 381. - 38.
Power Center Academy Middle School
Charter School
(Math: 16% | Reading: 13%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
Minority: 100%
Grades: 6-8
5449 Winchester Rd
Memphis, TN 38115
(901) 333-6874
Memphis, TN 38115
(901) 333-6874
Rank: #1 - 381. - 38.
Promise Academy Spring Hill
Charter School
Minority: 100%
Grades: PK-5
3796 Frayser Raleigh Rd
Memphis, TN 38128
(901) 324-4456
Memphis, TN 38128
(901) 324-4456
Rank: #1 - 381. - 38.
Raleigh Egypt Middle School
(Math: 9% | Reading: 7%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
Minority: 100%
Grades: 6-8
4215 Alice Ann Dr
Memphis, TN 38128
(901) 416-6013
Memphis, TN 38128
(901) 416-6013
Rank: #1 - 381. - 38.
Riverview Elementary Middle School
(Math: 6% | Reading: 7%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
Minority: 100%
Grades: PK-8
241 Majuba Ave
Memphis, TN 38109
(901) 416-7340
Memphis, TN 38109
(901) 416-7340
Rank: #1 - 381. - 38.
Robert R. Church Elementary School
(Math: 10% | Reading: 13%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
Minority: 100%
Grades: PK-5
4100 Millbranch Rd
Memphis, TN 38116
(901) 416-0198
Memphis, TN 38116
(901) 416-0198
Rank: #1 - 381. - 38.
Sharpe Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
Minority: 100%
Grades: PK-5
3431 Sharpe Rd
Memphis, TN 38111
(901) 416-5020
Memphis, TN 38111
(901) 416-5020
Rank: #1 - 381. - 38.
Soulsville Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 6% | Reading: 14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
Minority: 100%
Grades: 6-12
1115 College St
Memphis, TN 38106
(901) 261-6366
Memphis, TN 38106
(901) 261-6366
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Tennessee average public elementary schools minority students?
The Tennessee average public elementary schools minority students is 44% for 2026.
What are the public elementary schools with the highest percentage of minority students in Tennessee?
The best top-ranked public elementary schools in Tennessee include B. T. Washington High School, Believe Memphis Academy Charter School and Belle Forest Community School.
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