Jackson Elementary

Jackson Elementary is a regular public school in Memphis, Tennessee, serving 303 students from pre-K through fifth grade. The school earns a composite score of 9.1 out of 10 — rated Exceptional — anchored by a 9.5 growth score that shows students are advancing well beyond expected academic benchmarks year over year. Its 8.4 academic score rounds out a performance profile that few elementary schools in the state can match.

The rankings make the case clearly. Jackson sits 9th among 199 public schools in Memphis and 32nd out of 1,785 statewide — placing it ahead of 98% of Tennessee public schools. That dual ranking, competitive at both city and state level, is rare for a public elementary of this enrollment size.

It signals sustained, consistent outcomes rather than a single standout year. A student-teacher ratio of 13.8 to 1 gives teachers real room to track individual student progress across seven grade spans. At 303 students, the school is small enough to avoid the anonymity that larger elementaries sometimes bring.

For Memphis families comparing public elementary options, Jackson's growth numbers and top-2% statewide standing make it one of the strongest choices in the city.