For the 2025 school year, there are 11 public elementary schools serving 5,955 students in 38115, TN.
The top ranked public elementary schools in 38115, TN are Hickory Ridge Elementary School, Fox Meadows Elementary School and Compass Community School Hickory Hill Campus. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public elementary schools in zipcode 38115 have an average math proficiency score of 14% (versus the Tennessee public elementary school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 20% (versus the 36% statewide average). Elementary schools in 38115, TN have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Tennessee public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Tennessee public elementary school average of 43% (majority Black).
Best 38115, TN Public Elementary Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Hickory Ridge Elementary School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
3890 Hickory Hill Rd
Memphis, TN 38115
(901) 416-1195
Memphis, TN 38115
(901) 416-1195
Grades: PK-5
| 616 students
Rank: #22.
Fox Meadows Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
2960 Emerald St
Memphis, TN 38115
(901) 416-2530
Memphis, TN 38115
(901) 416-2530
Grades: PK-5
| 536 students
Rank: #33.
Compass Community School Hickory Hill Campus
Charter School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
3572 Emerald
Memphis, TN 38115
(901) 546-9926
Memphis, TN 38115
(901) 546-9926
Grades: K-8
| 254 students
Rank: #44.
Belle Forest Community School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
3135 Ridgeway
Memphis, TN 38115
(901) 416-7200
Memphis, TN 38115
(901) 416-7200
Grades: PK-5
| 1,035 students
Rank: #55.
Journey East Academy
Charter School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 24%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
6870 Winchester Rd
Memphis, TN 38115
(901) 567-7086
Memphis, TN 38115
(901) 567-7086
Grades: K-5
| 329 students
Rank: #66.
Winridge Elementary School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 20%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
3500 Ridgeway Rd
Memphis, TN 38115
(901) 416-6618
Memphis, TN 38115
(901) 416-6618
Grades: PK-5
| 415 students
Rank: #77.
Newberry Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
5540 Newberry Ave
Memphis, TN 38115
(901) 416-2518
Memphis, TN 38115
(901) 416-2518
Grades: PK-5
| 378 students
Rank: #88.
Hickory Ridge Middle School
(Math: 12% | Reading: 19%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
3920 Ridgeway Rd
Memphis, TN 38115
(901) 416-9337
Memphis, TN 38115
(901) 416-9337
Grades: 6-8
| 865 students
Rank: #99.
Power Center Academy Elementary School
Charter School
(Math: 6% | Reading: 19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
3540 S. Mendenhall St
Memphis, TN 38115
(901) 310-2999
Memphis, TN 38115
(901) 310-2999
Grades: K-5
| 712 students
Rank: #1010.
Power Center Academy Middle School
Charter School
(Math: 9% | Reading: 13%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
5449 Winchester Rd
Memphis, TN 38115
(901) 333-6874
Memphis, TN 38115
(901) 333-6874
Grades: 6-8
| 449 students
Rank: #1111.
Kirby Middle School
Charter School
(Math: 4% | Reading: 7%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
6670 E Raines Rd
Memphis, TN 38115
(901) 730-8169
Memphis, TN 38115
(901) 730-8169
Grades: 6-8
| 366 students
38115, Tennessee Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
4100 Ross Rd
Memphis, TN 38115
(901) 730-8157
Memphis, TN 38115
(901) 730-8157
Grades: 9-12
| 566 students
5396 Mendenhall Square Mall
Memphis, TN 38115
(901) 416-5120
Memphis, TN 38115
(901) 416-5120
Grades: 9-12
| 206 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in 38115, TN?
The top ranked public elementary schools in 38115, TN include Hickory Ridge Elementary School, Fox Meadows Elementary School and Compass Community School Hickory Hill Campus.
How many public elementary schools are located in 38115?
11 public elementary schools are located in 38115.
What is the racial composition of students in 38115?
38115 public elementary schools minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Tennessee public elementary schools average of 43% (majority Black).
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