For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 973 students in 38126, TN (there are , serving 24 private students). 98% of all K-12 students in 38126, TN are educated in public schools (compared to the TN state average of 90%).
The top-ranked public schools in 38126, TN are Hollis F. Price Middle College, Ida B. Wells Academy Es/ms and B. T. Washington High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 38126 have an average math proficiency score of 9% (versus the Tennessee public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 9% (versus the 37% statewide average). Schools in 38126, TN have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Tennessee public schools.
Minority enrollment is 100% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Tennessee public school average of 43% (majority Black).
Best 38126, TN Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Hollis F. Price Middle College
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
807 Walker Ave
Memphis, TN 38126
(901) 435-1765
Memphis, TN 38126
(901) 435-1765
Gr: 9-12 | 105 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1
Rank: #22.
Ida B. Wells Academy Es/ms
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 6-9%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
995 S Lauderdale St
Memphis, TN 38126
(901) 416-3210
Memphis, TN 38126
(901) 416-3210
Gr: K-8 | 98 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1
Rank: #33.
B. T. Washington High School
(Math: 7% | Reading: 4%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
715 S Lauderdale St
Memphis, TN 38126
(901) 416-7240
Memphis, TN 38126
(901) 416-7240
Gr: 6-12 | 454 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1
Rank: #44.
Larose Elementary School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: ≤5%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
864 Willoughby St
Memphis, TN 38126
(901) 416-7848
Memphis, TN 38126
(901) 416-7848
Gr: PK-5 | 316 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1
38126, Tennessee Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
690 Mississippi
Memphis, TN 38126
(901) 416-7200
Memphis, TN 38126
(901) 416-7200
Gr: PK-5 | 337 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1
995 South Lauderdale
Memphis, TN 38126
(901) 775-7854
Memphis, TN 38126
(901) 775-7854
Gr: PK-5 | 196 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
688 St Paul Av
Memphis, TN 38126
(901) 579-3238
Memphis, TN 38126
(901) 579-3238
Gr: PK-5 | 233 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1
229 South Danny Thomas Bl
Memphis, TN 38126
(901) 528-2337
Memphis, TN 38126
(901) 528-2337
Gr: K-5 | 58 students Student-teacher ratio: 29:1
673 Vance Av
Memphis, TN 38126
(901) 416-3256
Memphis, TN 38126
(901) 416-3256
Gr: 6-8 | 170 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in 38126, TN?
The top-ranked public schools in 38126, TN include Hollis F. Price Middle College, Ida B. Wells Academy Es/ms and B. T. Washington High School.
How many public schools are located in 38126?
4 public schools are located in 38126.
What percentage of students in 38126 go to public school?
98% of all K-12 students in 38126 are educated in public schools (compared to the TN state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in 38126?
38126 public schools minority enrollment is 100% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Tennessee public schools average of 43% (majority Black).
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