For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 3,071 students in the neighborhood of Colonial Acres, Memphis, TN.
The top-ranked public schools in Colonial Acres are Willow Oaks Elementary School, Colonial Middle School and Overton High 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 schools have an average math proficiency score of 7% (versus the Tennessee public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 15% (versus the 37% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 96% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Tennessee public school average of 43% (majority Black).
Best Public Schools in the neighborhood of Colonial Acres, Memphis, TN (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Willow Oaks Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 24%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
4417 Willow Rd
Memphis, TN 38117
(901) 416-2196
Memphis, TN 38117
(901) 416-2196
Gr: PK-5 | 620 students Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #22.
Colonial Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 21%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1370 Colonial Rd
Memphis, TN 38117
(901) 416-8980
Memphis, TN 38117
(901) 416-8980
Gr: 6-8 | 1,034 student Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #33.
Overton High School
Magnet School
(Math: 7% | Reading: 22%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1770 Lanier Ln
Memphis, TN 38117
(901) 416-2136
Memphis, TN 38117
(901) 416-2136
Gr: 9-12 | 1,417 student Minority enrollment: 98%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Colonial Acres, Memphis, TN?
The top-ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Colonial Acres, Memphis, TN include Willow Oaks Elementary School, Colonial Middle School and Overton High School.
How many public schools are located in the neighborhood of Colonial Acres, Memphis?
3 public 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 schools minority enrollment is 96% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Tennessee public schools average of 43% (majority Black).
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