5.9 avg / 10

Best Schools in Memphis, Tennessee

242 schools · 136 Elementary · 36 Middle · 53 High · 17 Other

Last updated: May 2026

Public: 203

Private: 39

Districts: 3

Avg Rating: 5.9/10

Estimated Scores: 15%

Family Snapshot

At a glance

Avg school rating: 5.9/10
Median household income: $57,428
Median home value: $176,917
Bachelor's degree or higher: 27%
Avg commute: 21 min
Owner-occupied homes: 49%

How Memphis compares

Tennessee rank

#128 of 182

cities by avg. school score

Vs. state average

-0.4

below Tennessee avg (6.3)

Median household income

$57k

89% of Tennessee median

Schools in this city

229

About Schools in Memphis, Tennessee

Memphis, Tennessee has 199 ranked public schools, giving parents a wide field to navigate. The city's average school score is 5.7 out of 10, which sits in the middle of the national range — a signal that quality varies considerably across the metro. Parents who dig past the average will find real range: 62 schools, or 31% of the total, score 7 or higher, meaning strong options exist but require deliberate searching.

At the top of the list, University Middle earns a 9.8 out of 10, the highest score in the city and a mark that places it among the strongest middle schools in the state. Memphis STEM Academy follows at 9.5, offering elementary families a high-performing option with a clear academic focus. Ida B. Wells Academy ES/MS and Balmoral/Ridgeway Elementary both score 9.4, while Wells Station Elementary rounds out the top five at 9.3. Four of the five top-rated schools are elementary campuses, which matters for parents planning ahead — strong early-grades options are available, though the pipeline narrows at the middle school level outside of University Middle.

Shelby County Schools operates the majority of public schools across Memphis, and the district's performance is uneven by neighborhood. The concentration of top-rated schools in certain ZIP codes means location heavily influences which options are realistically accessible without pursuing magnet or charter enrollment. Memphis does have magnet programs, and several high-scoring campuses — including University Middle — draw students citywide through competitive admissions rather than attendance zones alone.

For parents comparing schools, the practical takeaway is this: the city average of 5.7 obscures a split landscape. Roughly one in three schools clears the 7-out-of-10 threshold, so the high performers are not rare, but they are not evenly distributed either. Start with MySchoolScout's ratings filter, cross-check attendance zone boundaries against your address, and identify which high-scoring campuses offer open enrollment or magnet access. Visiting early matters — popular programs fill quickly, and application windows for the next school year often open in the fall.

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Elementary Schools

136 schools

#	School	Enrollment	Grades	Rating
1	Memphis STEM Academy 243 students · Pre-K–5th	243	Pre-K–5th	9.5
2	Ida B. Wells Academy ES/MS 98 students · Kindergarten–8th	98	Kindergarten–8th	9.4
3	Balmoral/Ridgeway Elementary 271 students · Kindergarten–5th	271	Kindergarten–5th	9.4
4	Wells Station Elementary 633 students · Pre-K–5th	633	Pre-K–5th	9.3
5	Newberry Elementary 378 students · Pre-K–5th	378	Pre-K–5th	9.2
6	Freedom Prep Elementary - Millbranch 515 students · Kindergarten–5th	515	Kindergarten–5th	9.2
7	Compass Community School Hickory Hill Campus 254 students · Kindergarten–8th	254	Kindergarten–8th	9.2
8	Jackson Elementary 303 students · Pre-K–5th	303	Pre-K–5th	9.1
9	Oakhaven Elementary 523 students · Pre-K–5th	523	Pre-K–5th	9.0
10	Leadership Preparatory Charter School 437 students · Kindergarten–8th	437	Kindergarten–8th	9.0
11	Idlewild Elementary 588 students · Kindergarten–5th	588	Kindergarten–5th	8.9
12	Southwind Elementary 661 students · Pre-K–5th	661	Pre-K–5th	8.9
13	Compass Community School Berclair Campus 229 students · Kindergarten–8th	229	Kindergarten–8th	8.9
14	J. P. Freeman Elementary/Middle 493 students · Kindergarten–8th	493	Kindergarten–8th	8.8
15	Compass Community School Frayser Campus 204 students · Kindergarten–8th	204	Kindergarten–8th	8.8
16	Power Center Academy Elementary School 712 students · Kindergarten–5th	712	Kindergarten–5th	8.7
17	Cherokee Elementary 368 students · Pre-K–5th	368	Pre-K–5th	8.6
18	Winridge Elementary 415 students · Pre-K–5th	415	Pre-K–5th	8.6
19	Aurora Collegiate Academy 330 students · Kindergarten–5th	330	Kindergarten–5th	8.6
20	Oak Forest Elementary 418 students · Pre-K–5th	418	Pre-K–5th	8.5
21	Freedom Prep Elementary - Parkrose 422 students · Pre-K–5th	422	Pre-K–5th	8.5
22	Memphis Business Academy Hickory Hill Elementary School 174 students · Pre-K–5th	174	Pre-K–5th	8.4
23	Compass Community School Binghampton Campus 215 students · Kindergarten–8th	215	Kindergarten–8th	8.4
24	KIPP Memphis Collegiate Elementary 444 students · Kindergarten–5th	444	Kindergarten–5th	8.3
25	Parkway Village Elementary 828 students · Pre-K–5th	828	Pre-K–5th	8.3

Show 111 more elementary schools

26	Southern Avenue Charter School Of Academic Excellence Creati 330 students · Kindergarten–5th	330	Kindergarten–5th	8.1
27	Hawkins Mill Elementary 308 students · Pre-K–5th	308	Pre-K–5th	7.9
28	Journey East Academy 329 students · Kindergarten–5th	329	Kindergarten–5th	7.9
29	Delano Elementary 315 students · Pre-K–5th	315	Pre-K–5th	7.8
30	Memphis Business Academy Elementary School 307 students · Pre-K–5th	307	Pre-K–5th	7.8
31	Power Center Academy Elementary - Southeast 433 students · Kindergarten–5th	433	Kindergarten–5th	7.8
32	Shelby Oaks Elementary 764 students · Pre-K–5th	764	Pre-K–5th	7.7
33	Oakshire Elementary 394 students · Pre-K–5th	394	Pre-K–5th	7.7
34	Snowden Elementary/Middle 1,272 students · Pre-K–8th	1,272	Pre-K–8th	7.7
35	Whitehaven Elementary 425 students · Pre-K–5th	425	Pre-K–5th	7.7
36	Ross Elementary 593 students · Pre-K–5th	593	Pre-K–5th	7.7
37	Star Academy 331 students · Kindergarten–6th	331	Kindergarten–6th	7.6
38	William Herbert Brewster Elementary School 501 students · Pre-K–5th	501	Pre-K–5th	7.5
39	Campus School 407 students · Kindergarten–5th	407	Kindergarten–5th	7.4
40	Cummings Elementary/Middle 267 students · Pre-K–8th	267	Pre-K–8th	7.2
41	Compass Community School Orange Mound Campus 188 students · Kindergarten–8th	188	Kindergarten–8th	7.2
42	Brownsville Road Elementary 506 students · Pre-K–5th	506	Pre-K–5th	7.1
43	Richland Elementary 911 students · Pre-K–5th	911	Pre-K–5th	7.1
44	Sharpe Elementary 304 students · Pre-K–5th	304	Pre-K–5th	7.1
45	Cornerstone Prep Denver Campus 649 students · Pre-K–5th	649	Pre-K–5th	7.1
46	Cornerstone Prep - Lester Campus 372 students · Pre-K–5th	372	Pre-K–5th	7.0
47	Cornerstone Prep School 53 students · Kindergarten–1st	53	Kindergarten–1st	7.0
48	Sea Isle Elementary 499 students · Pre-K–5th	499	Pre-K–5th	6.8
49	Promise Academy 266 students · Pre-K–5th	266	Pre-K–5th	6.7
50	Alcy Elementary 732 students · Pre-K–5th	732	Pre-K–5th	6.5
51	Fox Meadows Elementary 536 students · Pre-K–5th	536	Pre-K–5th	6.4
52	Willow Oaks Elementary 607 students · Pre-K–5th	607	Pre-K–5th	6.2
53	Keystone Elementary 458 students · Pre-K–5th	458	Pre-K–5th	6.2
54	Journey Coleman School 630 students · Pre-K–8th	630	Pre-K–8th	6.0
55	Perea Elementary School 399 students · Pre-K–5th	399	Pre-K–5th	6.0
56	Evans Elementary 448 students · Pre-K–5th	448	Pre-K–5th	5.9
57	Grahamwood Elementary 887 students · Pre-K–5th	887	Pre-K–5th	5.9
58	Georgian Hills Elementary 269 students · Pre-K–5th	269	Pre-K–5th	5.9
59	Highland Oaks Elementary 774 students · Pre-K–5th	774	Pre-K–5th	5.8
60	White Station Elementary 795 students · Pre-K–5th	795	Pre-K–5th	5.8
61	Hickory Ridge Elementary 616 students · Pre-K–5th	616	Pre-K–5th	5.6
62	Westhaven Elementary 746 students · Pre-K–5th	746	Pre-K–5th	5.6
63	Bruce Elementary 481 students · Pre-K–5th	481	Pre-K–5th	5.5
64	Egypt Elementary 501 students · Pre-K–5th	501	Pre-K–5th	5.4
65	Sheffield Elementary 499 students · Pre-K–5th	499	Pre-K–5th	5.4
66	Crump Elementary 544 students · Pre-K–5th	544	Pre-K–5th	5.4
67	Northaven Elementary 338 students · Pre-K–8th	338	Pre-K–8th	5.4
68	Larose Elementary 316 students · Pre-K–5th	316	Pre-K–5th	5.3
69	Rozelle Elementary 227 students · Pre-K–5th	227	Pre-K–5th	5.2
70	Geeter School 610 students · Pre-K–8th	610	Pre-K–8th	5.2
71	Getwell Elementary 551 students · Pre-K–5th	551	Pre-K–5th	5.1
72	Cromwell Elementary 460 students · Pre-K–5th	460	Pre-K–5th	5.0
73	Riverview Elementary/Middle 471 students · Pre-K–8th	471	Pre-K–8th	5.0
74	Dunbar Elementary 198 students · Pre-K–5th	198	Pre-K–5th	5.0
75	Scenic Hills Elementary 335 students · Pre-K–5th	335	Pre-K–5th	4.9
76	Springdale Elementary 226 students · Pre-K–5th	226	Pre-K–5th	4.9
77	Libertas 515 students · Pre-K–5th	515	Pre-K–5th	4.9
78	Winchester Elementary 413 students · Pre-K–5th	413	Pre-K–5th	4.8
79	Lowrance Elementary/Middle 914 students · Pre-K–8th	914	Pre-K–8th	4.8
80	Beacon College Preparatory 263 students · Kindergarten–4th	263	Kindergarten–4th	4.8
81	Gardenview Elementary 259 students · Pre-K–5th	259	Pre-K–5th	4.7
82	Memphis Delta Preparatory 381 students · Kindergarten–5th	381	Kindergarten–5th	4.7
83	Hamilton School 654 students · Pre-K–8th	654	Pre-K–8th	4.7
84	South Park Elementary 494 students · Pre-K–5th	494	Pre-K–5th	4.6
85	Vision Preparatory Charter School 415 students · Pre-K–5th	415	Pre-K–5th	4.6
86	Kingsbury Elementary 513 students · Pre-K–5th	513	Pre-K–5th	4.5
87	Granville T. Woods Academy of Innovation Charter School 366 students · Kindergarten–8th	366	Kindergarten–8th	4.5
88	Berclair Elementary 627 students · Pre-K–5th	627	Pre-K–5th	4.4
89	Treadwell Elementary 874 students · Pre-K–5th	874	Pre-K–5th	4.4
90	Belle Forest Community School 1,035 students · Pre-K–5th	1,035	Pre-K–5th	4.3
91	Memphis Merit Academy 355 students · Kindergarten–5th	355	Kindergarten–5th	4.3
92	Bethel Grove Elementary 299 students · Pre-K–5th	299	Pre-K–5th	4.2
93	Ford Road Elementary 539 students · Pre-K–5th	539	Pre-K–5th	4.2
94	Holmes Road Elementary 793 students · Pre-K–5th	793	Pre-K–5th	4.0
95	Whitney Elementary 359 students · Pre-K–5th	359	Pre-K–5th	4.0
96	Double Tree Elementary 352 students · Pre-K–5th	352	Pre-K–5th	3.9
97	Peabody Elementary 324 students · Pre-K–5th	324	Pre-K–5th	3.9
98	Downtown Elementary 762 students · Pre-K–5th	762	Pre-K–5th	3.9
99	Circles Of Success Learning Academy 217 students · Kindergarten–5th	217	Kindergarten–5th	3.7
100	Arrow Academy of Excellence 83 students · Kindergarten–5th	83	Kindergarten–5th	3.7
101	Memphis School of Excellence Elementary 402 students · Kindergarten–5th	402	Kindergarten–5th	3.5
102	Believe Memphis Academy Charter School 387 students · Kindergarten–8th	387	Kindergarten–8th	3.5
103	Raleigh-Bartlett Meadows Elementary 433 students · Pre-K–5th	433	Pre-K–5th	3.4
104	Robert R. Church Elementary 549 students · Pre-K–5th	549	Pre-K–5th	3.4
105	A. B. Hill Elementary 544 students · Pre-K–5th	544	Pre-K–5th	3.3
106	Vollentine Elementary 341 students · Pre-K–5th	341	Pre-K–5th	3.3
107	Westside Elementary 325 students · Pre-K–5th	325	Pre-K–5th	3.3
108	Memphis College Preparatory 239 students · Kindergarten–5th	239	Kindergarten–5th	3.3
109	Sherwood Elementary 548 students · Pre-K–5th	548	Pre-K–5th	3.2
110	Levi Elementary 436 students · Pre-K–5th	436	Pre-K–5th	2.9
111	Lucie E. Campbell Elementary 629 students · Pre-K–5th	629	Pre-K–5th	2.9
112	Douglass Elementary/Middle 484 students · Pre-K–8th	484	Pre-K–8th	2.7
113	Frayser-Corning Elementary 358 students · Pre-K–5th	358	Pre-K–5th	2.6
114	Memphis Scholars Florida Kansas 121 students · Pre-K–5th	121	Pre-K–5th	1.3
115	Memphis Scholars Caldwell-Guthrie 245 students · Pre-K–5th	245	Pre-K–5th	1.3
Private Schools 21 schools Private and public school ratings use different data sources and scoring models. Scores are not directly comparable across school types.
1	CHRIST THE KING LUTHERAN SCHOOL Private 70 students · Pre-K–8th	70	Pre-K–8th	Not Rated
2	IMMACULATE CONCEPTION CATHEDRAL SCHOOL Private 117 students · Pre-K–8th	117	Pre-K–8th	Not Rated
3	IMMANUEL LUTHERAN SCHOOL Private 97 students · Pre-K–8th	97	Pre-K–8th	Not Rated
4	BORNBLUM JEWISH COMMUNITY SCHOOL Private 103 students · Kindergarten–8th	103	Kindergarten–8th	Not Rated
5	WOODLAND PRESBYTERIAN SCHOOL Private 263 students · Pre-K–8th	263	Pre-K–8th	Not Rated
6	SENSATIONAL ENLIGHTMENT Private 36 students · Kindergarten–5th	36	Kindergarten–5th	Not Rated
7	MIDTOWN MONTESSORI SCHOOL Private 44 students · Pre-K–6th	44	Pre-K–6th	Not Rated
8	ST MARY'S EPISCOPAL SCHOOL - EARLY CHILDHOOD Private 50 students · Pre-K–Kindergarten	50	Pre-K–Kindergarten	Not Rated
9	PRESBYTERIAN DAY SCHOOL Private 345 students · Kindergarten–6th	345	Kindergarten–6th	Not Rated
10	GRACE-ST LUKES EPISCOPAL SCHOOL Private 331 students · Pre-K–8th	331	Pre-K–8th	Not Rated
11	MARIA MONTESSORI SCHOOL Private 60 students · Kindergarten–8th	60	Kindergarten–8th	Not Rated
12	ST DOMINIC SCHOOL Private 156 students · Pre-K–8th	156	Pre-K–8th	Not Rated
13	CHRIST METHODIST DAY SCHOOL Private 352 students · Pre-K–6th	352	Pre-K–6th	Not Rated
14	WORD OF FAITH CHRISTIAN ACADEMY Private 75 students · Pre-K–8th	75	Pre-K–8th	Not Rated
15	BREATH OF LIFE PREPARATORY ACADEMY Private 42 students · Pre-K–3rd	42	Pre-K–3rd	Not Rated
16	GREATER MEMPHIS ADVENTIST ACADEMY Private 26 students · Pre-K–8th	26	Pre-K–8th	Not Rated
17	1ST CLASS MONTESSORI Private 12 students · Pre-K–2nd	12	Pre-K–2nd	Not Rated
18	LORDS TABERNACLE CHRISTIAN ACADEMY Private 9 students · Kindergarten–5th	9	Kindergarten–5th	Not Rated
19	OLIVIA'S MONTESSORI PRESCHOOL Private 6 students · Pre-K–Kindergarten	6	Pre-K–Kindergarten	Not Rated
20	EMMANUEL UNITED METHODIST KINDERGARTEN Private 7 students · Pre-K–Kindergarten	7	Pre-K–Kindergarten	Not Rated
21	ST LUKE'S DAY SCHOOL Private 8 students · Pre-K–Kindergarten	8	Pre-K–Kindergarten	Not Rated

Middle Schools

36 schools

#	School	Enrollment	Grades	Rating
1	University Middle 268 students · 6th–8th	268	6th–8th	9.8
2	Memphis Grizzlies Preparatory Charter School 349 students · 5th–8th	349	5th–8th	8.2
3	Maxine Smith STEAM Academy 397 students · 6th–8th	397	6th–8th	7.6
4	KIPP Memphis Collegiate Middle 300 students · 6th–8th	300	6th–8th	7.3
5	Craigmont Middle 484 students · 6th–8th	484	6th–8th	7.0
6	White Station Middle 1,091 students · 6th–8th	1,091	6th–8th	6.7
7	City University School Girls Preparatory 100 students · 6th–8th	100	6th–8th	6.4
8	Georgian Hills Middle 271 students · 6th–8th	271	6th–8th	6.2
9	Humes Preparatory Academy Middle School 192 students · 6th–8th	192	6th–8th	6.1
10	Memphis Business Academy Middle 426 students · 6th–8th	426	6th–8th	5.5
11	American Way Middle 671 students · 6th–8th	671	6th–8th	5.2
12	Highland Oaks Middle 586 students · 6th–8th	586	6th–8th	5.2
13	Lester Prep 219 students · 6th–8th	219	6th–8th	5.2
14	Veritas College Preparatory 135 students · 6th–8th	135	6th–8th	5.1
15	Memphis Business Academy Hickory Hill Middle School 56 students · 6th–8th	56	6th–8th	5.0
16	Raleigh Egypt Middle School 488 students · 6th–8th	488	6th–8th	5.0
17	Ridgeway Middle 557 students · 6th–8th	557	6th–8th	4.9
18	Kingsbury Middle 502 students · 6th–8th	502	6th–8th	4.6
19	Power Center Academy Middle 449 students · 6th–8th	449	6th–8th	4.5
20	Westside Middle School 299 students · 6th–8th	299	6th–8th	4.4
21	Power Center Academy Middle - Southeast 315 students · 6th–8th	315	6th–8th	4.4
22	Sherwood Middle 670 students · 6th–8th	670	6th–8th	4.3
23	Colonial Middle 1,088 students · 6th–8th	1,088	6th–8th	4.1
24	Bellevue Middle 606 students · 6th–8th	606	6th–8th	3.9
25	Hickory Ridge Middle 865 students · 6th–8th	865	6th–8th	3.9

Show 11 more middle schools

26	A. Maceo Walker Middle 637 students · 6th–8th	637	6th–8th	3.9
27	Oakhaven Middle 270 students · 6th–8th	270	6th–8th	3.8
28	Kate Bond Middle School 1,013 students · 6th–8th	1,013	6th–8th	3.8
29	Grandview Heights Middle School 415 students · 6th–8th	415	6th–8th	3.8
30	Wooddale Middle School 552 students · 6th–8th	552	6th–8th	3.6
31	Treadwell Middle School 662 students · 6th–8th	662	6th–8th	3.6
32	Kirby Middle School 366 students · 6th–8th	366	6th–8th	3.4
33	Memphis Scholars Raleigh-Egypt 63 students · 6th–8th	63	6th–8th	3.2
34	Havenview Middle 754 students · 6th–8th	754	6th–8th	2.9
35	Chickasaw Middle 362 students · 6th–8th	362	6th–8th	1.9
Private Schools 1 school Private and public school ratings use different data sources and scoring models. Scores are not directly comparable across school types.
1	1ST CLASS MONTESSORI - I Private 7 students · 1st–2nd	7	1st–2nd	Not Rated

High Schools

53 schools

#	School	Enrollment	Grades	Rating
1	Crosstown High School 499 students · 9th–12th	499	9th–12th	9.1
2	Medical District High School 111 students · 9th–12th	111	9th–12th	8.6
3	East High 615 students · 9th–12th	615	9th–12th	8.4
4	White Station High 1,935 students · 9th–12th	1,935	9th–12th	7.8
5	Power Center Academy High School 673 students · 9th–12th	673	9th–12th	7.3
6	Middle College High 333 students · 9th–12th	333	9th–12th	7.1
7	Compass Community School Midtown Campus 356 students · 9th–12th	356	9th–12th	7.0
8	Ridgeway High 805 students · 9th–12th	805	9th–12th	6.6
9	Hollis F. Price Middle College 105 students · 9th–12th	105	9th–12th	6.4
10	Whitehaven High 1,549 students · 9th–12th	1,549	9th–12th	6.3
11	Oakhaven High 373 students · 9th–12th	373	9th–12th	6.2
12	Invictus Academy at Airways 183 students · 8th–12th	183	8th–12th	6.2
13	City University School Of Liberal Arts 201 students · 9th–12th	201	9th–12th	6.1
14	Freedom Prep Middle - Brownlee 317 students · 6th–12th	317	6th–12th	6.1
15	Memphis Rise Academy 755 students · 6th–12th	755	6th–12th	5.8
16	Raleigh-Egypt High 733 students · 6th–12th	733	6th–12th	5.4
17	Craigmont High 867 students · 9th–12th	867	9th–12th	5.3
18	Soulsville Charter School 656 students · 6th–12th	656	6th–12th	5.3
19	Central High 1,300 students · 9th–12th	1,300	9th–12th	5.2
20	Mitchell High 358 students · 9th–12th	358	9th–12th	5.2
21	Bluff City High School 478 students · 9th–12th	478	9th–12th	5.2
22	Memphis Academy Of Science Engineering Middle/High 696 students · 6th–12th	696	6th–12th	5.1
23	Memphis Business Academy High School 511 students · 9th–12th	511	9th–12th	5.1
24	KIPP Memphis Collegiate High School 361 students · 9th–12th	361	9th–12th	5.1
25	Martin Luther King Preparatory High School 491 students · 9th–12th	491	9th–12th	4.9

Show 28 more high schools

26	Sheffield High 543 students · 9th–12th	543	9th–12th	4.9
27	Kirby High 697 students · 9th–12th	697	9th–12th	4.9
28	Trezevant High 549 students · 9th–12th	549	9th–12th	4.7
29	Douglass High 671 students · 9th–12th	671	9th–12th	4.7
30	Southwind High 1,622 students · 9th–12th	1,622	9th–12th	4.6
31	B. T. Washington High 454 students · 6th–12th	454	6th–12th	4.5
32	Westwood High 329 students · 9th–12th	329	9th–12th	4.4
33	Memphis School of Excellence 562 students · 6th–12th	562	6th–12th	4.4
34	Kingsbury High 1,327 students · 9th–12th	1,327	9th–12th	4.2
35	Overton High 1,491 students · 9th–12th	1,491	9th–12th	4.1
36	Wooddale High 618 students · 9th–12th	618	9th–12th	4.1
37	Freedom Preparatory Academy Flagship 723 students · 6th–12th	723	6th–12th	4.1
38	The Excel Center 413 students · 9th–12th	413	9th–12th	4.0
39	Hillcrest High School 441 students · 9th–12th	441	9th–12th	3.6
40	Manassas High 362 students · 9th–12th	362	9th–12th	3.6
41	Fairley High School 480 students · 9th–12th	480	9th–12th	3.2
42	Melrose High 710 students · 9th–12th	710	9th–12th	3.2
43	Hamilton High 647 students · 9th–12th	647	9th–12th	2.5
44	City University School of Independence 14 students · 9th–12th	14	9th–12th	—
45	Memphis Virtual Adult High School 119 students · 9th–12th	119	9th–12th	—
46	University High School 179 students · 9th–12th	179	9th–12th	—
Private Schools 7 schools Private and public school ratings use different data sources and scoring models. Scores are not directly comparable across school types.
1	MEMPHIS UNIVERSITY SCHOOL Private 643 students · 7th–12th	643	7th–12th	Not Rated
2	CONCORD ACADEMY Private 52 students · 6th–12th	52	6th–12th	Not Rated
3	THE COLLEGIATE SCHOOL OF MEMPHIS Private 365 students · 6th–12th	365	6th–12th	Not Rated
4	MEMPHIS RECOVERY CENTER Private 30 students · 9th–12th	30	9th–12th	Not Rated
5	THE COLLEGIATE SCHOOL OF MEMPHIS Private 365 students · 6th–12th	365	6th–12th	Not Rated
6	CHRISTIAN BROTHERS HIGH SCHOOL Private 717 students · 9th–12th	717	9th–12th	Not Rated
7	TENNESSEE PREPARATORY ACADEMY Private 24 students · 10th–12th	24	10th–12th	Not Rated

Other Schools

17 schools

#	School	Enrollment	Grades	Rating
1	Avon School 171 students · Kindergarten–12th	171	Kindergarten–12th	7.6
2	Ridgeway Early Learning Center 141 students · Pre-K–Pre-K	141	Pre-K–Pre-K	7.4
3	Shrine School 136 students · Pre-K–12th	136	Pre-K–12th	7.3
4	Exceptional Children Special Placements 461 students · Pre-K–12th	461	Pre-K–12th	5.4
5	Early Childhood Programs 782 students · Pre-K–Pre-K	782	Pre-K–Pre-K	5.1
6	Memphis Virtual School 333 students · 4th–12th	333	4th–12th	4.7
7	Carver College and Career Academy 711 students · Kindergarten–12th	711	Kindergarten–12th	—
Private Schools 10 schools Private and public school ratings use different data sources and scoring models. Scores are not directly comparable across school types.
1	PLEASANT VIEW SCHOOL Private 436 students · Pre-K–12th	436	Pre-K–12th	Not Rated
2	LAUSANNE COLLEGIATE SCHOOL Private 812 students · Pre-K–12th	812	Pre-K–12th	Not Rated
3	MARGOLIN HEBREW ACADEMY Private 189 students · Pre-K–12th	189	Pre-K–12th	Not Rated
4	MEMPHIS JUNIOR ACADEMY Private 47 students · Pre-K–10th	47	Pre-K–10th	Not Rated
5	HUTCHISON SCHOOL Private 724 students · Pre-K–12th	724	Pre-K–12th	Not Rated
6	BRINKLEY HEIGHTS URBAN ACADEMY Private 109 students · Pre-K–12th	109	Pre-K–12th	Not Rated
7	ST MARY'S EPISCOPAL SCHOOL Private 1,259 students · Pre-K–12th	1,259	Pre-K–12th	Not Rated
8	GREATER PRAISE CHRISTIAN ACADEMY Private 120 students · 1st–12th	120	1st–12th	Not Rated
9	ST AGNES ACADEMY-ST. DOMINIC SCHOOL, INC. Private 640 students · Pre-K–12th	640	Pre-K–12th	Not Rated
10	CREATIVE LIFE PREPARATORY SCHOOL Private 21 students · Kindergarten–10th	21	Kindergarten–10th	Not Rated

Schools in Memphis

Memphis, Tennessee · 242 schools

Community Demographics

Census ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates across 26 ZIP codes

Median Income

$57,428

Median Home Value

$176,917

Median Rent

$1,172/mo

Population

671,041

College Educated

27%

Homeownership

49%

Avg Commute

21 min

Poverty Rate

24.9%

Community Profile

Memphis has a median household income of $57,428. It is an area where 27% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher. The median home value in the area is $176,917, with a median rent of $1,172/month. The area has a poverty rate of 24.9%, indicating some economic challenges in the community. The average commute for residents is 21 minutes. Source: U.S. Census ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates.

Quick Facts

State: Tennessee
Total Schools: 242
Elementary: 136
Middle: 36
High: 53
Districts: 3
Avg Rating: 5.9/10

Resources

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School Districts (3)

Achievement School District

13 schools · 4,501 students

Memphis-Shelby County Schools

222 schools · 110,057 students

Tennessee Public Charter School Commission

13 schools · 4,975 students

Nearby Cities

Bartlett (13 schools)

11 mi

Germantown (18 schools)

10 mi

Cordova (18 schools)

11 mi

Millington (6 schools)

15 mi

Lakeland (2 schools)

16 mi

Collierville (13 schools)

16 mi

Arlington (8 schools)

Other Major Cities in Tennessee

Top metros statewide by school count.

Nashville 167 schools Knoxville 116 schools Chattanooga 72 schools Clarksville 51 schools Murfreesboro 45 schools

Featured Rankings

See our in-depth rankings with interactive maps, score breakdowns, and school spotlights.

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How We Rate Schools

Every school receives a composite score from 1 to 10 based on four pillars: Academic Performance (50%), Student Growth (20%), Equity (15%), and Learning Environment (15%). Scores are built from publicly available data including standardized test results, enrollment figures, and school climate indicators.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about schools in Memphis, Tennessee

How many schools are in Memphis, Tennessee?

Memphis has 242 schools, including 203 public and 39 private schools spanning elementary, middle, and high school levels.

What is the average school rating in Memphis, Tennessee?

The average MySchoolScout composite score for schools in Memphis is 5.9 out of 10, based on academic achievement, student growth, equity, and school environment.

What is the top-ranked school in Memphis, Tennessee?

The top-ranked school in Memphis on MySchoolScout is University Middle with a composite score of 9.8/10.

What is the best elementary school in Memphis, Tennessee?

The top-ranked elementary school in Memphis on MySchoolScout is Memphis Stem Academy with a composite score of 9.5/10.

What is the best middle school in Memphis, Tennessee?

The top-ranked middle school in Memphis on MySchoolScout is University Middle with a composite score of 9.8/10.

What is the best high school in Memphis, Tennessee?

The top-ranked high school in Memphis on MySchoolScout is Crosstown High School with a composite score of 9.1/10.

How many school districts serve Memphis, Tennessee?

Memphis is served by 3 school districts: Achievement School District, Memphis-shelby County Schools, Tennessee Public Charter School Commission.

What is the education level in Memphis, Tennessee?

According to Census data, 27% of adults in Memphis have earned a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the median income in Memphis, Tennessee?

The median household income in Memphis is approximately $57,428 according to Census ACS 2022 estimates.

Are there private schools in Memphis, Tennessee?

Yes, Memphis has 39 private schools alongside 203 public schools. The top-rated private school is Pleasant View School with a score of 9.2/10.

What is the student-teacher ratio in Memphis, Tennessee?

The average student-teacher ratio across schools in Memphis is 17.6:1. This ratio varies by school, so families should check individual school profiles for specific classroom sizes.

How does MySchoolScout rate schools in Memphis, Tennessee?

MySchoolScout rates schools using publicly available data from the NCES Common Core of Data and state education departments. Each school receives a 1-10 composite score based on four components: Academic Achievement, Student Growth, Equity, and School Environment.

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