For the 2025 school year, there are 7 public schools serving 5,523 students in 38138, TN (there are , serving 575 private students). 91% of all K-12 students in 38138, TN are educated in public schools (compared to the TN state average of 90%).
The top ranked public schools in 38138, TN are Farmington Elementary School, Forest Hill Elementary School and Riverdale Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
ÎÛÎÛÂþ» schools in zipcode 38138 have an average math proficiency score of 33% (versus the Tennessee public school average of 31%), and reading proficiency score of 47% (versus the 37% statewide average). Schools in 38138, TN have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Tennessee public schools.
Minority enrollment is 65% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Tennessee public school average of 43% (majority Black).
Best 38138, TN ÎÛÎÛÂþ» Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Farmington Elementary School
(Math: 83% | Reading: 74%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
2085 Cordes Rd
Germantown, TN 38138
(901) 756-2320
Germantown, TN 38138
(901) 756-2320
Grades: PK-5
| 645 students
Rank: #22.
Forest Hill Elementary School
(Math: 70% | Reading: 72%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
3366 Forest Hill Irene Rd
Germantown, TN 38138
(901) 752-7900
Germantown, TN 38138
(901) 752-7900
Grades: PK-5
| 689 students
Rank: #33.
Riverdale Elementary School
(Math: 56% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
7391 Neshoba Rd
Germantown, TN 38138
(901) 756-2300
Germantown, TN 38138
(901) 756-2300
Grades: PK-8
| 1,164 students
Rank: #44.
Germantown Elementary School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
2730 Cross Country Dr
Germantown, TN 38138
(901) 416-0945
Germantown, TN 38138
(901) 416-0945
Grades: PK-5
| 558 students
Rank: #55.
Germantown Online Academy Of Learning
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
3350 S. Forest Hill Irene Rd
Germantown, TN 38138
(901) 757-6479
Germantown, TN 38138
(901) 757-6479
Grades: K-12
| 65 students
Rank: #66.
Germantown Middle School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
7925 Cd Smith Rd
Germantown, TN 38138
(901) 416-0950
Germantown, TN 38138
(901) 416-0950
Grades: 6-8
| 637 students
Rank: #77.
Germantown High School
Magnet School
(Math: 9% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
7653 Old Poplar Pike
Germantown, TN 38138
(901) 416-0971
Germantown, TN 38138
(901) 416-0971
Grades: 9-12
| 1,765 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 38138, TN?
The top ranked public schools in 38138, TN include Farmington Elementary School, Forest Hill Elementary School and Riverdale Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in 38138?
7 public schools are located in 38138.
What percentage of students in 38138 go to public school?
91% of all K-12 students in 38138 are educated in public schools (compared to the TN state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in 38138?
38138 public schools minority enrollment is 65% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Tennessee public schools average of 43% (majority Black).
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