For the 2025 school year, there are 10 public elementary schools serving 7,622 students in Cordova, TN.
The top ranked public elementary schools in Cordova, TN are Riverwood Elementary School, Macon-hall Elementary School and Chimneyrock Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Cordova, TN public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 20% (versus the Tennessee public elementary school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 27% (versus the 36% statewide average). Elementary schools in Cordova have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Tennessee public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 92% 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 Cordova, TN (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Riverwood Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1330 Stern Ln
Cordova, TN 38016
(901) 416-2310
Cordova, TN 38016
(901) 416-2310
Grades: PK-5
| 1,018 students
Rank: #22.
Macon-hall Elementary School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
9800 Macon Rd
Cordova, TN 38016
(901) 416-2625
Cordova, TN 38016
(901) 416-2625
Grades: PK-5
| 1,166 students
Rank: #33.
Chimneyrock Elementary School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
8601 Chimneyrock Blvd
Cordova, TN 38016
(901) 416-2067
Cordova, TN 38016
(901) 416-2067
Grades: PK-5
| 931 students
Rank: #44.
Memphis School Of Excellence Elementary Cordova
Charter School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
8350 Macon Rd
Cordova, TN 38018
(901) 707-8146
Cordova, TN 38018
(901) 707-8146
Grades: K-5
| 317 students
Rank: #55.
Memphis School Of Excellence Cordova
Charter School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
8360 Macon Rd
Cordova, TN 38018
(901) 421-6825
Cordova, TN 38018
(901) 421-6825
Grades: 6-12
| 362 students
Rank: #66.
Dexter School
(Math: 14% | Reading: 25%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
7105 Dexter Rd
Cordova, TN 38016
(901) 416-0355
Cordova, TN 38016
(901) 416-0355
Grades: PK-8
| 1,490 students
Rank: #77.
Cordova Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 16% | Reading: 21%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
750 N Sanga Rd
Cordova, TN 38018
(901) 416-1700
Cordova, TN 38018
(901) 416-1700
Grades: PK-5
| 783 students
Rank: #88.
Mt. Pisgah Middle/high
(Math: 13% | Reading: 19%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1444 Pisgah Rd
Cordova, TN 38016
(901) 416-2620
Cordova, TN 38016
(901) 416-2620
Grades: 6-9
| 522 students
Rank: #99.
Cordova Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 12% | Reading: 19%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
900 N Sanga Rd
Cordova, TN 38018
(901) 416-2189
Cordova, TN 38018
(901) 416-2189
Grades: 6-8
| 666 students
Rank: #1010.
Dexter Middle School
(Math: 13% | Reading: 17%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
6998 Raleigh Lagrange Rd
Cordova, TN 38018
(901) 373-3134
Cordova, TN 38018
(901) 373-3134
Grades: 6-8
| 367 students
Cordova, Tennessee 九游体育s (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
900 Sanga Rd
Cordova, TN 38018
(901) 684-2189
Cordova, TN 38018
(901) 684-2189
Grades: 5-8
| 619 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in Cordova, TN?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Cordova, TN include Riverwood Elementary School, Macon-hall Elementary School and Chimneyrock Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in Cordova?
10 public elementary schools are located in Cordova.
What is the racial composition of students in Cordova?
Cordova public elementary schools minority enrollment is 92% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Tennessee public elementary schools average of 43% (majority Black).
Which public elementary schools in Cordova are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public elementary schools in Cordova include: Macon-hall Elementary School vs. Riverwood Elementary School, Mt. Pisgah Middle/high vs. Cordova Middle School, Riverwood Elementary School vs. Macon-hall Elementary School
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