For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public elementary schools serving 1,200 students in the neighborhood of Lakes of Forest Hill, Memphis, TN.
The top ranked public elementary schools in Lakes of Forest Hill are Southwind Elementary School, Power Center Academy Elementary - Southeast and Power Center Academy Middle - Southeast. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of Lakes of Forest Hill, Memphis, TN public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 9% (versus the Tennessee public elementary school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 15% (versus the 36% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Tennessee public elementary school average of 43% (majority Black).
Best Public Elementary Schools in the neighborhood of Lakes of Forest Hill, Memphis, TN (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Southwind Elementary School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
8155 Meadow Vale Dr
Memphis, TN 38125
(901) 416-2805
Memphis, TN 38125
(901) 416-2805
Grades: PK-5
| 661 students
Rank: #22.
Power Center Academy Elementary - Southeast
Charter School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
8146 E Shelby Dr
Memphis, TN 38125
(901) 602-5530
Memphis, TN 38125
(901) 602-5530
Grades: K-5
| 433 students
Rank: #33.
Power Center Academy Middle - Southeast
Charter School
(Math: 4% | Reading: 12%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
8146 East Shelby Dr
Memphis, TN 38125
(901) 352-6226
Memphis, TN 38125
(901) 352-6226
Grades: 6-8
| 315 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in the neighborhood of Lakes of Forest Hill, Memphis, TN?
The top ranked public elementary schools in the neighborhood of Lakes of Forest Hill, Memphis, TN include Southwind Elementary School, Power Center Academy Elementary - Southeast and Power Center Academy Middle - Southeast.
How many public elementary schools are located in the neighborhood of Lakes of Forest Hill, Memphis?
3 public elementary schools are located in the neighborhood of Lakes of Forest Hill, Memphis.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of Lakes of Forest Hill, Memphis?
the neighborhood of Lakes of Forest Hill, Memphis public elementary schools minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Tennessee public elementary schools average of 43% (majority Black).
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