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Best Memphis Public Preschools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 110 public preschools serving 50,367 students in Memphis, TN.
The top-ranked public preschools in Memphis, TN are Richland Elementary School, Bon Lin Elementary School and Bartlett Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Memphis, TN public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 23% (versus the Tennessee public pre school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 24% (versus the 36% statewide average). Pre schools in Memphis have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Tennessee public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 92% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Tennessee public preschool average of 43% (majority Black).

Best Public Preschools in Memphis, TN (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Richland Elementary School
(Math: 75% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
5440 Rich Rd
Memphis, TN 38120
(901) 416-2148
Gr: PK-5 | 907 students Minority enrollment: 50%
Rank: #22.
Bon Lin Elementary School
(Math: 69% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
3940 Germantown Rd
Memphis, TN 38134
(901) 937-2344
Gr: PK-5 | 708 students Minority enrollment: 48%
Rank: #33.
Bartlett Elementary School
(Math: 60% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
3932 Billy Maher Rd
Memphis, TN 38135
(901) 373-2610
Gr: PK-5 | 680 students Minority enrollment: 50%
Rank: #44.
White Station Elementary School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
4840 Chickasaw Rd
Memphis, TN 38117
(901) 416-8900
Gr: PK-5 | 786 students Minority enrollment: 83%
Rank: #55.
Shrine School
Special Education School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
4259 Forest View Dr
Memphis, TN 38118
(901) 416-2400
Gr: PK-12 | 126 students Minority enrollment: 93%
Rank: #66.
Rivercrest Elementary School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
4825 Rivercrest
Memphis, TN 38135
(901) 373-1373
Gr: PK-5 | 674 students Minority enrollment: 65%
Rank: #77.
Altruria Elementary School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
6641 Deermont Dr
Memphis, TN 38134
(901) 373-2600
Gr: PK-5 | 730 students Minority enrollment: 37%
Rank: #88.
Oak Elementary School
(Math: 57% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
3573 Oak Rd
Memphis, TN 38134
(901) 373-2646
Gr: PK-5 | 711 students Minority enrollment: 40%
Rank: #99.
Grahamwood Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
3950 Summer Ave
Memphis, TN 38122
(901) 416-5952
Gr: PK-5 | 850 students Minority enrollment: 82%
Rank: #1010.
Delano Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
1716 Delano Ave
Memphis, TN 38127
(901) 416-3932
Gr: PK-5 | 315 students
Rank: #1111.
Oak Forest Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
7440 Nonconnah View Cv
Memphis, TN 38119
(901) 416-2257
Gr: PK-5 | 432 students Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #1212.
Memphis Stem Academy
Charter School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
2180 Frayser Blvd
Memphis, TN 38127
(901) 708-3001
Gr: PK-5 | 276 students
Rank: #1313.
Southwind Elementary School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
8155 Meadow Vale Dr
Memphis, TN 38125
(901) 416-2805
Gr: PK-5 | 641 students Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #1414.
Memphis Business Academy Hickory Hill Elementary School
Charter School
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
4443 S. Germantown Rd
Memphis, TN 38125
(901) 505-0551
Gr: PK-5 | 183 students Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #1515.
Sea Isle Elementary School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
5250 Sea Isle Rd
Memphis, TN 38117
(901) 416-2104
Gr: PK-5 | 514 students Minority enrollment: 83%
Rank: #1616.
Germanshire Elementary School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
3965 South Germantown Rd
Memphis, TN 38125
(901) 416-3733
Gr: PK-5 | 725 students Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #1717.
Springdale Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
880 N Hollywood St
Memphis, TN 38108
(901) 416-4883
Gr: PK-5 | 231 students Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #1818.
Winridge Elementary School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 20%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
3500 Ridgeway Rd
Memphis, TN 38115
(901) 416-6618
Gr: PK-5 | 469 students Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #1919.
Memphis Business Academy Elementary School
Charter School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
1082 Berclair
Memphis, TN 38127
(901) 591-7267
Gr: PK-5 | 322 students Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #2020.
Wells Station Elementary School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
1610 Wells Station Rd
Memphis, TN 38108
(901) 416-2172
Gr: PK-5 | 593 students Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #21 - 2221. - 22.
Fox Meadows Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
2960 Emerald St
Memphis, TN 38115
(901) 416-2530
Gr: PK-5 | 476 students Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #21 - 2221. - 22.
Peabody Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
2086 Young Ave
Memphis, TN 38104
(901) 416-4606
Gr: PK-5 | 310 students Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #23 - 2423. - 24.
Keystone Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
4301 Old Allen Rd
Memphis, TN 38128
(901) 416-3924
Gr: PK-5 | 446 students Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #23 - 2423. - 24.
William Herbert Brewster Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
2605 Sam Cooper Blvd
Memphis, TN 38112
(901) 416-7150
Gr: PK-5 | 548 students Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #2525.
Jackson Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
3925 Wales Ave
Memphis, TN 38108
(901) 416-4222
Gr: PK-5 | 322 students Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #2626.
Snowden Elementary Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
1870 N Parkway
Memphis, TN 38112
(901) 416-4621
Gr: PK-8 | 1,384 students Minority enrollment: 91%
Rank: #2727.
Hickory Ridge Elementary School
(Math: 15% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
3890 Hickory Hill Rd
Memphis, TN 38115
(901) 416-1195
Gr: PK-5 | 581 students Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #2828.
Bethel Grove Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
2459 Arlington Ave
Memphis, TN 38114
(901) 416-5012
Gr: PK-5 | 290 students Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #2929.
Belle Forest Community School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
3135 Ridgeway
Memphis, TN 38115
(901) 416-7200
Gr: PK-5 | 1,027 students
Rank: #3030.
Kate Bond Elementary School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
2727 Kate Bond Rd
Memphis, TN 38133
(901) 416-0020
Gr: PK-5 | 726 students Minority enrollment: 89%
Rank: #3131.
Downtown Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
10 N 4th St
Memphis, TN 38103
(901) 416-8400
Gr: PK-5 | 784 students Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #3232.
Brownsville Road Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 22%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
5292 Banbury Ave
Memphis, TN 38135
(901) 416-4300
Gr: PK-5 | 550 students Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #3333.
Whitehaven Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
4783 Elvis Presley Blvd
Memphis, TN 38116
(901) 416-7431
Gr: PK-5 | 449 students Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #34 - 3634. - 36.
Aurora Collegiate Academy
Charter School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
4841 Summer Ave
Memphis, TN 38122
(901) 249-4615
Gr: PK-5 | 340 students Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #34 - 3634. - 36.
Evans Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
4949 Cottonwood Rd
Memphis, TN 38118
(901) 416-2504
Gr: PK-5 | 485 students Minority enrollment: 99%
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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public preschools in Memphis, TN?
The top-ranked public preschools in Memphis, TN include Richland Elementary School, Bon Lin Elementary School and Bartlett Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Memphis?
110 public preschools are located in Memphis.
What is the racial composition of students in Memphis?
Memphis public preschools minority enrollment is 92% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Tennessee public preschools average of 43% (majority Black).
Which public preschools in Memphis are often viewed compared to one another?

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