For the 2025 school year, there are 10 public schools serving 7,717 students in 38134, TN (there are , serving 1,192 private students). 87% of all K-12 students in 38134, TN are educated in public schools (compared to the TN state average of 90%).
The top ranked public schools in 38134, TN are Bon Lin Elementary School, Oak Elementary School and Altruria Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
schools in zipcode 38134 have an average math proficiency score of 32% (versus the Tennessee public school average of 31%), and reading proficiency score of 41% (versus the 37% statewide average). Schools in 38134, TN have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Tennessee public schools.
Minority enrollment is 58% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Tennessee public school average of 43% (majority Black).
Best 38134, TN Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Bon Lin Elementary School
(Math: 62% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
3940 Germantown Rd
Memphis, TN 38134
(901) 937-2344
Memphis, TN 38134
(901) 937-2344
Grades: PK-5
| 750 students
Rank: #22.
Oak Elementary School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
3573 Oak Rd
Memphis, TN 38134
(901) 373-2646
Memphis, TN 38134
(901) 373-2646
Grades: PK-5
| 700 students
Rank: #33.
Altruria Elementary School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
6641 Deermont Dr
Memphis, TN 38134
(901) 373-2600
Memphis, TN 38134
(901) 373-2600
Grades: PK-5
| 763 students
Rank: #44.
Bartlett High School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
5688 Woodlawn Ave
Memphis, TN 38134
(901) 373-2620
Memphis, TN 38134
(901) 373-2620
Grades: 9-12
| 2,863 students
Rank: #55.
Elmore Park Middle School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
6330 Althorne Rd
Memphis, TN 38134
(901) 373-2642
Memphis, TN 38134
(901) 373-2642
Grades: 6-8
| 755 students
Rank: #66.
Shelby Oaks Elementary School
(Math: 16% | Reading: 17%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
6053 Summer Ave
Memphis, TN 38134
(901) 416-4305
Memphis, TN 38134
(901) 416-4305
Grades: PK-5
| 764 students
Rank: #77.
Raleigh-bartlett Meadows Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
5195 Twin Woods Ave
Memphis, TN 38134
(901) 416-4336
Memphis, TN 38134
(901) 416-4336
Grades: PK-5
| 433 students
Rank: #88.
Memphis Business Academy Middle School
Charter School
(Math: 13% | Reading: 13%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
3306 Overton Crossing
Memphis, TN 38134
(901) 357-2708
Memphis, TN 38134
(901) 357-2708
Grades: 6-8
| 426 students
Rank: n/an/a
Beacon College Preparatory
Charter School
5130 Raleigh Lagrange Rd
Memphis, TN 38134
(901) 853-0965
Memphis, TN 38134
(901) 853-0965
Grades: K-4
| 263 students
Rank: n/an/a
5983 Macon Cove
Memphis, TN 38134
(901) 333-4500
Memphis, TN 38134
(901) 333-4500
Grades: PK
| n/a students
38134, Tennessee Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
3333 Old Brownsville Rd
Memphis, TN 38134
(901) 509-7140
Memphis, TN 38134
(901) 509-7140
Grades: 9-10
| 162 students
3333 Old Brownsville Rd
Memphis, TN 38134
(901) 343-0832
Memphis, TN 38134
(901) 343-0832
Grades: 6-8
| 37 students
New Consortium Of Law And Business (Closed 2023)
Vocational School
6165 Stage Rd
Memphis, TN 38134
(901) 830-8495
Memphis, TN 38134
(901) 830-8495
Grades: 6-12
| 223 students
3333 Old Brownsville Rd
Memphis, TN 38134
(901) 828-4935
Memphis, TN 38134
(901) 828-4935
Grades: K-4
| 185 students
3333 Old Brownsville Rd
Memphis, TN 38134
(901) 828-4935
Memphis, TN 38134
(901) 828-4935
Grades: 5-8
| 148 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 38134, TN?
The top ranked public schools in 38134, TN include Bon Lin Elementary School, Oak Elementary School and Altruria Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in 38134?
10 public schools are located in 38134.
What percentage of students in 38134 go to public school?
87% of all K-12 students in 38134 are educated in public schools (compared to the TN state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in 38134?
38134 public schools minority enrollment is 58% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Tennessee public schools average of 43% (majority Black).
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