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Best 38111 Tennessee Public Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 8 public schools serving 3,571 students in 38111, TN (there are 9 private schools, serving 1,278 private students). 72% of all K-12 students in 38111, TN are educated in public schools (compared to the TN state average of 90%).
The top-ranked public schools in 38111, TN are East High School, Leadership Preparatory Charter School and Arrow Academy Of Excellence. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 38111 have an average math proficiency score of 16% (versus the Tennessee public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 22% (versus the 37% statewide average). Schools in 38111, TN have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Tennessee public schools.
Minority enrollment is 90% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Tennessee public school average of 43% (majority Black).

Best 38111, TN Public Schools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
East High School
Magnet School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 69%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
3206 Poplar Ave
Memphis, TN 38111
(901) 416-6160
Gr: 9-12 | 583 students Minority enrollment: 90%
Rank: #22.
Leadership Preparatory Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
4190 Elliston Rd
Memphis, TN 38111
(901) 512-4495
Gr: K-8 | 462 students Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #33.
Arrow Academy Of Excellence
Charter School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 11-19%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
645 Semmes St
Memphis, TN 38111
(901) 207-1891
Gr: K-5 | 76 students Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #44.
Sharpe Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
3431 Sharpe Rd
Memphis, TN 38111
(901) 416-5020
Gr: PK-5 | 301 students
Rank: #55.
South Park Elementary School
(Math: 11% | Reading: 13%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
1720 Getwell Rd
Memphis, TN 38111
(901) 416-5024
Gr: PK-5 | 462 students Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #66.
Sherwood Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 6% | Reading: 16%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
1156 Robinhood Ln
Memphis, TN 38111
(901) 416-4864
Gr: PK-5 | 531 students Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #77.
Sherwood Middle School
(Math: 5% | Reading: 7%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
3480 Rhodes Ave
Memphis, TN 38111
(901) 416-4870
Gr: 6-8 | 743 students Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: n/an/a
Campus School
535 Zach H Curlin St
Memphis, TN 38111
(901) 678-2285
Gr: K-5 | 413 students Minority enrollment: 43%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public schools in 38111, TN?
The top-ranked public schools in 38111, TN include East High School, Leadership Preparatory Charter School and Arrow Academy Of Excellence.
How many public schools are located in 38111?
8 public schools are located in 38111.
What percentage of students in 38111 go to public school?
72% of all K-12 students in 38111 are educated in public schools (compared to the TN state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in 38111?
38111 public schools minority enrollment is 90% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Tennessee public schools average of 43% (majority Black).

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