For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 1,220 students in 38103, TN (there are , serving 71 private students). 95% of all K-12 students in 38103, TN are educated in public schools (compared to the TN state average of 90%).
The top-ranked public schools in 38103, TN are Medical District High School, Downtown Elementary School and Memphis Grizzlies Preparatory Charter School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 38103 have an average math proficiency score of 15% (versus the Tennessee public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 24% (versus the 37% statewide average). Schools in 38103, TN have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Tennessee public schools.
Minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Tennessee public school average of 43% (majority Black).
Best 38103, TN Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Medical District High School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
737 Union Ave
Memphis, TN 38103
(901) 416-9698
Memphis, TN 38103
(901) 416-9698
Gr: 9-12 | 111 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #22.
Downtown Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
10 N 4th St
Memphis, TN 38103
(901) 416-8400
Memphis, TN 38103
(901) 416-8400
Gr: PK-5 | 760 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #33.
Memphis Grizzlies Preparatory Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 7% | Reading: 13%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
168 Jefferson Ave
Memphis, TN 38103
(901) 474-0955
Memphis, TN 38103
(901) 474-0955
Gr: 5-8 | 349 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
38103, Tennessee Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
110 North Court Ave
Memphis, TN 38103
(901) 623-1888
Memphis, TN 38103
(901) 623-1888
Gr: 6-8 | 59 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
62 North Main St
Memphis, TN 38103
(901) 416-5444
Memphis, TN 38103
(901) 416-5444
Gr: 6-9 | 102 students Student-teacher ratio: 34:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
New Consortium Of Law Business Ii (Closed 2015)
Vocational School
62 North Main St
Memphis, TN 38103
(901) 321-2500
Memphis, TN 38103
(901) 321-2500
Gr: 6-10 | 160 students Student-teacher ratio: 40:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
737 Union Ave, Bldg. E 1st Flo
Memphis, TN 38103
(901) 333-5681
Memphis, TN 38103
(901) 333-5681
Gr: 9-11
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in 38103, TN?
The top-ranked public schools in 38103, TN include Medical District High School, Downtown Elementary School and Memphis Grizzlies Preparatory Charter School.
How many public schools are located in 38103?
3 public schools are located in 38103.
What percentage of students in 38103 go to public school?
95% of all K-12 students in 38103 are educated in public schools (compared to the TN state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in 38103?
38103 public schools minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Tennessee public schools average of 43% (majority Black).
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