For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public preschools serving 1,627 students in the neighborhood of Midtown, Memphis, TN.
The top-ranked public preschools in Midtown are Snowden Elementary Middle School and Vollentine Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of Midtown, Memphis, TN public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 14% (versus the Tennessee public pre school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 19% (versus the 36% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 87% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Tennessee public preschool average of 43% (majority Black).
Best Public Preschools in the neighborhood of Midtown, Memphis, TN (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Snowden Elementary Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1870 N Parkway
Memphis, TN 38112
(901) 416-4621
Memphis, TN 38112
(901) 416-4621
Gr: PK-8 | 1,384 students Minority enrollment: 91%
Rank: #22.
Vollentine Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1682 Vollintine Ave
Memphis, TN 38107
(901) 416-4632
Memphis, TN 38107
(901) 416-4632
Gr: PK-5 | 319 students Minority enrollment: 99%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in the neighborhood of Midtown, Memphis, TN?
The top-ranked public preschools in the neighborhood of Midtown, Memphis, TN include Snowden Elementary Middle School and Vollentine Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in the neighborhood of Midtown, Memphis?
3 public preschools are located in the neighborhood of Midtown, Memphis.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of Midtown, Memphis?
the neighborhood of Midtown, Memphis public preschools minority enrollment is 87% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Tennessee public preschools average of 43% (majority Black).
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