For the 2026 school year, there are 7 public preschools serving 2,833 students in 38116, TN.
The top-ranked public preschools in 38116, TN are Whitehaven Elementary School, Gardenview Elementary School and Oakshire Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public preschools in zipcode 38116 have an average math proficiency score of 13% (versus the Tennessee public pre school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 15% (versus the 37% statewide average). Pre schools in 38116, TN have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Tennessee public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Tennessee public preschool average of 42% (majority Black).
Best 38116, TN Public Preschools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Whitehaven Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
4783 Elvis Presley Blvd
Memphis, TN 38116
(901) 416-7431
Memphis, TN 38116
(901) 416-7431
Gr: PK-5 | 425 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #22.
Gardenview Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
4075 Hartz Dr
Memphis, TN 38116
(901) 416-3068
Memphis, TN 38116
(901) 416-3068
Gr: PK-5 | 259 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1
Rank: #33.
Oakshire Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1765 E Holmes Rd
Memphis, TN 38116
(901) 416-3140
Memphis, TN 38116
(901) 416-3140
Gr: PK-5 | 394 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1
Rank: #44.
Robert R. Church Elementary School
(Math: 10% | Reading: 13%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
4100 Millbranch Rd
Memphis, TN 38116
(901) 416-0198
Memphis, TN 38116
(901) 416-0198
Gr: PK-5 | 549 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #55.
Holmes Road Elementary School
(Math: 8% | Reading: 11%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1083 E Holmes Rd
Memphis, TN 38116
(901) 416-6469
Memphis, TN 38116
(901) 416-6469
Gr: PK-5 | 793 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #66.
Winchester Elementary School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
3587 Boeingshire Dr
Memphis, TN 38116
(901) 416-3152
Memphis, TN 38116
(901) 416-3152
Gr: PK-5 | 413 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
38116, Tennessee Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
1555 Mcalister Dr
Memphis, TN 38116
(901) 396-2800
Memphis, TN 38116
(901) 396-2800
Gr: 9-12
817 Brownlee Rd
Memphis, TN 38116
(901) 801-6164
Memphis, TN 38116
(901) 801-6164
Gr: K-5 | 205 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
817 Brownlee Rd
Memphis, TN 38116
(901) 801-6171
Memphis, TN 38116
(901) 801-6171
Gr: 9-12 | 188 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
817 Brownlee Rd
Memphis, TN 38116
(901) 801-6171
Memphis, TN 38116
(901) 801-6171
Gr: 6-9 | 128 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1
3866 Patte Ann
Memphis, TN 38116
(901) 416-3074
Memphis, TN 38116
(901) 416-3074
Gr: PK-6 | 374 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1
3398 Graves Rd
Memphis, TN 38116
(901) 416-3086
Memphis, TN 38116
(901) 416-3086
Gr: K-7 | 239 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
817 Brownlee Rd
Memphis, TN 38116
(901) 416-3128
Memphis, TN 38116
(901) 416-3128
Gr: 6-8 | 392 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Pathways In Education - Whitehaven (Closed 2024)
Charter School
4701 Elvis Presley Blvd.
Memphis, TN 38116
(901) 433-9422
Memphis, TN 38116
(901) 433-9422
Gr: 9-12 | 95 students Student-teacher ratio: 32:1
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What are the top-ranked public preschools in 38116, TN?
The top-ranked public preschools in 38116, TN include Whitehaven Elementary School, Gardenview Elementary School and Oakshire Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in 38116?
7 public preschools are located in 38116.
What is the racial composition of students in 38116?
38116 public preschools minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Tennessee public preschools average of 42% (majority Black).
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