For the 2026 school year, there are 10 public schools serving 6,418 students in 38122, TN (there are 3 private schools, serving 555 private students). 91% of all K-12 students in 38122, TN are educated in public schools (compared to the TN state average of 90%).
The top-ranked public schools in 38122, TN are Grahamwood Elementary School, Memphis Rise Academy and Aurora Collegiate Academy. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 38122 have an average math proficiency score of 17% (versus the Tennessee public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 21% (versus the 37% statewide average). Schools in 38122, 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 Hispanic), which is more than the Tennessee public school average of 43% (majority Black).
Best 38122, TN Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
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 | 850 students Minority enrollment: 82%
Rank: #22.
Memphis Rise Academy
Charter School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
5221 Raleigh Lagrange Rd
Memphis, TN 38122
(901) 379-5750
Memphis, TN 38122
(901) 379-5750
Gr: 6-12 | 753 students Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #33.
Aurora Collegiate Academy
Charter School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
4841 Summer Ave
Memphis, TN 38122
(901) 249-4615
Memphis, TN 38122
(901) 249-4615
Gr: PK-5 | 340 students Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #44.
Berclair Elementary School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 19%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
810 N Perkins Rd
Memphis, TN 38122
(901) 416-8800
Memphis, TN 38122
(901) 416-8800
Gr: PK-5 | 638 students Minority enrollment: 83%
Rank: #55.
Treadwell Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 10% | Reading: 18%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
3538 Given Ave
Memphis, TN 38122
(901) 416-6130
Memphis, TN 38122
(901) 416-6130
Gr: PK-5 | 921 students Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #66.
Compass Community School Berclair Campus
Charter School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
3880 Forrest
Memphis, TN 38122
(901) 323-2162
Memphis, TN 38122
(901) 323-2162
Gr: K-8 | 231 students Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #77.
Treadwell Middle School
(Math: 8% | Reading: 16%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
920 N Highland St
Memphis, TN 38122
(901) 416-6100
Memphis, TN 38122
(901) 416-6100
Gr: 6-8 | 764 students Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #88.
Kingsbury High School
Magnet School
(Math: ≤1% | Reading: 15%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1270 N Graham St
Memphis, TN 38122
(901) 416-6060
Memphis, TN 38122
(901) 416-6060
Gr: 9-12 | 1,383 students Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #99.
Kingsbury Middle School
(Math: 7% | Reading: 10%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1276 N Graham St
Memphis, TN 38122
(901) 416-6040
Memphis, TN 38122
(901) 416-6040
Gr: 6-8 | 538 students Minority enrollment: 93%
Rank: n/an/a
Kingsbury Career Technology Center
Vocational School
1328 N Graham St
Memphis, TN 38122
(901) 416-6060
Memphis, TN 38122
(901) 416-6060
Gr: 9-12
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in 38122, TN?
The top-ranked public schools in 38122, TN include Grahamwood Elementary School, Memphis Rise Academy and Aurora Collegiate Academy.
How many public schools are located in 38122?
10 public schools are located in 38122.
What percentage of students in 38122 go to public school?
91% of all K-12 students in 38122 are educated in public schools (compared to the TN state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in 38122?
38122 public schools minority enrollment is 93% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Tennessee public schools average of 43% (majority Black).
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