For the 2026-27 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 1,338 students in the neighborhood of Williamsburg Colony, Memphis, TN.
The top-ranked public schools in Williamsburg Colony are Compass Community School Hickory Hill Campus, Newberry Elementary School and Power Center Academy Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of Williamsburg Colony, Memphis, TN public schools have an average math proficiency score of 5% (versus the Tennessee public school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 8% (versus the 37% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 98% 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 Williamsburg Colony, Memphis, TN (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Compass Community School Hickory Hill Campus
Charter School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
3572 Emerald
Memphis, TN 38115
(901) 546-9926
Memphis, TN 38115
(901) 546-9926
Gr: K-8 | 241 students Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #22.
Newberry Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
5540 Newberry Ave
Memphis, TN 38115
(901) 416-2518
Memphis, TN 38115
(901) 416-2518
Gr: PK-5 | 410 students Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #33.
Power Center Academy Elementary School
Charter School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 19%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
3540 S. Mendenhall St
Memphis, TN 38115
(901) 310-2999
Memphis, TN 38115
(901) 310-2999
Gr: K-5 | 703 students Minority enrollment: 99%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Williamsburg Colony, Memphis, TN?
The top-ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Williamsburg Colony, Memphis, TN include Compass Community School Hickory Hill Campus, Newberry Elementary School and Power Center Academy Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in the neighborhood of Williamsburg Colony, Memphis?
3 public schools are located in the neighborhood of Williamsburg Colony, Memphis.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of Williamsburg Colony, Memphis?
the neighborhood of Williamsburg Colony, Memphis public schools minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Tennessee public schools average of 43% (majority Black).
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