For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public elementary schools serving 1,640 students in the neighborhood of Colonial Acres, Memphis, TN.
The top ranked public elementary schools in Colonial Acres are Willow Oaks Elementary School and Colonial Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of Colonial Acres, Memphis, TN public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 8% (versus the Tennessee public elementary school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 15% (versus the 36% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 96% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Tennessee public elementary school average of 43% (majority Black).
Best ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Elementary Schools in the neighborhood of Colonial Acres, Memphis, TN (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Willow Oaks Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 24%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
4417 Willow Rd
Memphis, TN 38117
(901) 416-2196
Memphis, TN 38117
(901) 416-2196
Grades: PK-5
| 607 students
Rank: #22.
Colonial Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 21%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1370 Colonial Rd
Memphis, TN 38117
(901) 416-8980
Memphis, TN 38117
(901) 416-8980
Grades: 6-8
| 1,088 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in the neighborhood of Colonial Acres, Memphis, TN?
The top ranked public elementary schools in the neighborhood of Colonial Acres, Memphis, TN include Willow Oaks Elementary School and Colonial Middle School.
How many public elementary schools are located in the neighborhood of Colonial Acres, Memphis?
2 public elementary schools are located in the neighborhood of Colonial Acres, Memphis.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of Colonial Acres, Memphis?
the neighborhood of Colonial Acres, Memphis public elementary schools minority enrollment is 96% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Tennessee public elementary schools average of 43% (majority Black).
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