For the 2026 school year, there are 7 public schools serving 6,591 students in 38117, TN (there are 11 private schools, serving 4,670 private students). 58% of all K-12 students in 38117, TN are educated in public schools (compared to the TN state average of 90%).
The top-ranked public schools in 38117, TN are White Station Elementary School, White Station High School and Sea Isle Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 38117 have an average math proficiency score of 25% (versus the Tennessee public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 36% (versus the 37% statewide average). Schools in 38117, TN have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Tennessee public schools.
Minority enrollment is 89% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Tennessee public school average of 43% (majority Black).
Best 38117, TN Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
White Station Elementary School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
4840 Chickasaw Rd
Memphis, TN 38117
(901) 416-8900
Memphis, TN 38117
(901) 416-8900
Gr: PK-5 | 786 students Minority enrollment: 83%
Rank: #22.
White Station High School
Magnet School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
514 S Perkins Rd
Memphis, TN 38117
(901) 416-8880
Memphis, TN 38117
(901) 416-8880
Gr: 9-12 | 2,046 students Minority enrollment: 81%
Rank: #33.
Sea Isle Elementary School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
5250 Sea Isle Rd
Memphis, TN 38117
(901) 416-2104
Memphis, TN 38117
(901) 416-2104
Gr: PK-5 | 514 students Minority enrollment: 83%
Rank: #44.
Willow Oaks Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 24%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
4417 Willow Rd
Memphis, TN 38117
(901) 416-2196
Memphis, TN 38117
(901) 416-2196
Gr: PK-5 | 620 students Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #55.
Colonial Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 21%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1370 Colonial Rd
Memphis, TN 38117
(901) 416-8980
Memphis, TN 38117
(901) 416-8980
Gr: 6-8 | 1,034 students Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #66.
Overton High School
Magnet School
(Math: 7% | Reading: 22%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1770 Lanier Ln
Memphis, TN 38117
(901) 416-2136
Memphis, TN 38117
(901) 416-2136
Gr: 9-12 | 1,417 students Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: n/an/a
Avon School
Special Education School
310 Avon Rd
Memphis, TN 38117
(901) 416-2124
Memphis, TN 38117
(901) 416-2124
Gr: K-12 | 174 students Minority enrollment: 94%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in 38117, TN?
The top-ranked public schools in 38117, TN include White Station Elementary School, White Station High School and Sea Isle Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in 38117?
7 public schools are located in 38117.
What percentage of students in 38117 go to public school?
58% of all K-12 students in 38117 are educated in public schools (compared to the TN state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in 38117?
38117 public schools minority enrollment is 89% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Tennessee public schools average of 43% (majority Black).
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