For the 2026 school year, there are 8 public elementary schools serving 5,035 students in 38122, TN.
The top-ranked public elementary 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 elementary schools in zipcode 38122 have an average math proficiency score of 22% (versus the Tennessee public elementary school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 23% (versus the 36% statewide average). Elementary schools in 38122, TN have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Tennessee public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 92% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Tennessee public elementary school average of 44% (majority Black).
Best 38122, TN Public Elementary 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 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%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in 38122, TN?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in 38122, TN include Grahamwood Elementary School, Memphis Rise Academy and Aurora Collegiate Academy.
How many public elementary schools are located in 38122?
8 public elementary schools are located in 38122.
What is the racial composition of students in 38122?
38122 public elementary schools minority enrollment is 92% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Tennessee public elementary schools average of 44% (majority Black).
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