For the 2025 school year, there is 1 public school serving 378 students in the neighborhood of Cherokee, Memphis, TN.
The top ranked public school in Cherokee is Cherokee Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of Cherokee, Memphis, TN public school have an average math proficiency score of 5% (versus the Tennessee public school average of 31%), and reading proficiency score of 5% (versus the 37% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Tennessee public school average of 43% (majority Black).
Best Public Schools in the neighborhood of Cherokee, Memphis, TN (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Cherokee Elementary School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
3061 Kimball Ave
Memphis, TN 38114
(901) 416-5028
Memphis, TN 38114
(901) 416-5028
Grades: PK-5
| 368 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Cherokee, Memphis, TN?
The top ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Cherokee, Memphis, TN include Cherokee Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in the neighborhood of Cherokee, Memphis?
1 public schools are located in the neighborhood of Cherokee, Memphis.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of Cherokee, Memphis?
the neighborhood of Cherokee, Memphis public schools minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Tennessee public schools average of 43% (majority Black).
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