Best Elementary Schools in Memphis, TN (2025-26)

A: 2B: 3C: 1D: 37F: 58

5% of the 101 ranked elementary schools in Memphis, TN earn an A or B (2 A grades, 3 B, 1 C, 37 D, 58 F), against 46% of elementary schools nationwide. 73 schools meet or beat the proficiency projected from their student context (72% here, 71% nationally), and 25 exceed it. On average 12% of tested students meet the state bar against a projected 13% (national averages: 39% actual, 38% projected).

The biggest overperformers, by actual proficiency above projection: J P Freeman Elementarymiddle (42% against 28%, B-), Campus School (70% against 59%, A), Egypt Elementary (20% against 9%, D).

Districts with the most schools in the top quarter (the top 26): Memphis-Shelby County Schools (26).

The largest ranked elementary schools: Snowden Elementarymiddle (1,373 students, D+, #9), Belle Forest Community School (1,002 students, D-, #28), Lowrance Elementarymiddle (948 students, D-, #29).

Of the top 25, 11 are magnet schools and 2 are charters. Selective and specialised schools tend to post high actual scores; the projection column is the fairer comparison for a neighborhood school.

What is the best elementary school in Memphis, TN?

Campus School in Memphis ranks first among the 101 ranked elementary schools in Memphis, TN with a SchoolGrade of A, 70% of tested students meeting the state bar against a projected 59%.

How are elementary schools in Memphis, TN ranked?

By SchoolGrade, the 2025-26 model that scores each school's actual test proficiency against the level projected for its student context, then by actual proficiency to break ties. Regular public schools that are open, not fully online and have at least 30 students are ranked; the rest are listed below the table with the reason.

How many elementary schools does Memphis, TN have?

SchoolGrade grades 110 public elementary schools in Memphis, TN; 101 are ranked here and 9 are listed as not ranked.