Below Average
#273 of 284 private schools in TN
Breath of Life Preparatory Academy
Elementary School · Memphis, TN
A private elementary school in Memphis, TN serving grades Pre-K – 3rd.
3795 FRAYSER-RALIEGH RD, Memphis, TN 38128
- 10.5:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
PreliminaryWhat this rating measures
This rating reflects classroom size, instructional time, student diversity, community resources, and school characteristics. Private schools are ranked against other private schools in TN.
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Score basis: Private school model
Data coverage: 80% of scoring components had data
Components scored: 4 of 5
Ranking pool: Private schools in TN
Test scores
Most recent published year. School vs. TN average.
Test score data not yet available for this school.
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Where Breath of Life Preparatory Academy sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Open the Memphis map →
Getting around & local context
- Walk 7Car-Dependent
- Transit 22Minimal Transit
- Bike 19Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High9,456/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Memphis), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$43,166
Median home value
$123,900
Median rent
$1,150/mo
College educated
14.7%
Homeownership
42%
Poverty rate
22.6%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 38128; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Student demographicsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)
Source: NCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS)
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
3 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Journey Coleman SchoolCharter · enrollment unverified | 5.4 | PK–8 | 0.9 mi | 630 | Compare → |
| Egypt ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 6.0 | PK–5 | 1.3 mi | 501 | Compare → |
| Scenic Hills ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 5.3 | PK–5 | 1.4 mi | 335 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Breath of Life Preparatory Academy is listed in Memphis, TN; verify the current enrollment path directly.
About Breath of Life Preparatory Academy
Breath of Life Preparatory Academy is a private elementary school in Memphis, TN, serving approximately 42 students in grades Pre-K-3rd with a 10.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.2 out of 10 and ranks #273 of 284 private schools in TN.
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Breath of Life Preparatory Academy
What grades does Breath of Life Preparatory Academy serve?
Breath of Life Preparatory Academy serves students in grades Pre-K through 3rd.
How many students attend Breath of Life Preparatory Academy?
Breath of Life Preparatory Academy has an enrollment of approximately 42 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Breath of Life Preparatory Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Breath of Life Preparatory Academy is 10.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.
How does Breath of Life Preparatory Academy rank in TN?
Breath of Life Preparatory Academy ranks #273 of 284 private schools in TN.
What is Breath of Life Preparatory Academy's MySchoolScout rating?
Breath of Life Preparatory Academy has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.2 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
Is Breath of Life Preparatory Academy a private school?
Yes, Breath of Life Preparatory Academy is a private coeducational school with a Christian, no specific denomination affiliation. Private schools are not required to participate in state standardized testing, so academic performance data may be limited compared to public schools.
Is Breath of Life Preparatory Academy a religious school?
Breath of Life Preparatory Academy has a Christian, no specific denomination religious affiliation.
School factsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 3rd
- Enrollment
- 42
- Gender Split
- 55% M / 45% F
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 10.5:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 4
- Type
- private
- Coed Status
- coed
- Affiliation
- Christian, no specific denomination
- School Day
- 7 hours
- Days Per Year
- 180 days
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Shelby County
- Phone
- (901) 383-5546
- Area population (ZIP 38128)
- 44,027
- Area average commute
- 23.9 min
- Area median age
- 30.9
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) · SY 2021–22 · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 38128; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments vintage unavailable; directory SY 2021–22
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