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#136 of 284 private schools in TN

Top 48% of private schools

Brinkley Heights Urban Academy

School

3260 MACON RD, Memphis, TN 38122

Last updated: July 2026

Private

Enrollment

109

Student-Teacher

10.9:1

Score

6.4

Grades

Pre-K – 12th

Enrollment

109

Student-Teacher

10.9:1

Score

6.4

Grades

Pre-K – 12th

Data vintage
2021-22

Data vintage2021-22

How this school compares

Tennessee private schools

#136 of 284

In Memphis

#22 of 30

public schools

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About Brinkley Heights Urban Academy

Brinkley Heights Urban Academy is a private school in Memphis, TN. Brinkley Heights Urban Academy serves approximately 109 students, and covers grades Pre-K-12th, and has a 10.9:1 student-teacher ratio. Brinkley Heights Urban Academy has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.4 out of 10 and ranks #136 of 284 private schools in TN.

How it comparesOn par with TN schools

6.4

This school 6.4 · Average
TN avg 6.4

What Parents Should Know

At 109 students, Brinkley Heights Urban Academy is on the smaller side. That usually buys more individual attention and teachers who know every kid by name, with the trade-off of fewer electives and extracurriculars than a larger school can staff. Ask what activities it actually offers.

Brinkley Heights Urban Academy is private, so it runs independently of the local district and sets its own curriculum. That freedom cuts both ways depending on what you want for your child. If you're considering it, start with the practical questions: tuition, financial aid, and how admissions work.

Compare to Public Schools

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How Brinkley Heights Urban Academy compares to 203 public schools serving similar grades in Memphis, TN

Student-Teacher Ratio

10.9:1

This School

19.4:1

Public Avg

Avg School Size

109

This School

492

Public Avg

Avg School Scout Rating

6.4

This School

5.4

Public Avg

Student Demographics

Black 50.5% vs 0%

Hispanic 24.8% vs 0%

White 16.5% vs 0%

Brinkley Heights Urban Academy Memphis Public Avg

Nearby Other Schools

School	Distance	Enrollment	STR	Rating
Brinkley Heights Urban Academy (this school)	—	109	10.9:1	6.4
Treadwell Middle School	0.6 mi	662	17.9:1	3.3
Treadwell Elementary	0.7 mi	874	17.8:1	4.7
Douglass High	0.8 mi	671	20.3:1	3.9
Douglass Elementary/Middle	0.9 mi	484	15.6:1	1.9
Springdale Elementary	1.4 mi	226	14.1:1	7.6
Promise Academy	1.4 mi	266	19:1	4.9
Kingsbury Middle	1.5 mi	502	16.7:1	5.3
Kingsbury High	1.5 mi	1,327	17:1	2.9
Kingsbury Elementary	1.5 mi	513	12.8:1	5.4
Compass Community School Berclair Campus	1.6 mi	229	10.9:1	8.8
Grahamwood Elementary	1.6 mi	887	15.6:1	6.2
Cornerstone Prep - Lester Campus	1.7 mi	372	—:1	6.0
Lester Prep	1.7 mi	219	11.5:1	3.8
William Herbert Brewster Elementary School	1.7 mi	501	14.7:1	7.8
Jackson Elementary	1.9 mi	303	13.8:1	7.3
Compass Community School Binghampton Campus	1.9 mi	215	15.4:1	6.8
KIPP Memphis Collegiate High School	2.1 mi	361	11.6:1	4.5
Wells Station Elementary	2.1 mi	633	12.7:1	9.3
East High	2.2 mi	615	14.3:1	8.7
Memphis Business Academy Elementary School	2.4 mi	307	14.6:1	7.7

Showing 20 of 203 schools. View all schools in Memphis

Demographics sourced from NCES Private School Survey (PSS) and Common Core of Data (CCD). Comparisons are based on enrollment-weighted averages.

Score Breakdown

Preliminary

What 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.

Classroom Attention

B- 5.3 / 10

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Student-Teacher Ratio 10.9:1

Instructional Commitment

C- 2.1 / 10

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School Day Length 6 hours

Annual Instructional Hours 1,080

Diversity & Inclusion

A+ 9.7 / 10

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Diversity Index 65%

Community Context

Data Unavailable

School Profile

A 8.7 / 10

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Enrollment 109

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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

Test score data not yet available for this school.

Student Demographics NCES PSS (SY 2021-22)

Black 50.5%

Hispanic 24.8%

White 16.5%

Two or More 8.3%

Source: NCES Private School Survey (PSS)

Location

3260 MACON RD, Memphis, TN 38122

Nearby Alternatives

Families considering Brinkley Heights Urban Academy may also want to explore other schools in the area. Compass Community School Berclair Campus (rated 8.8/10, 1.6 miles away), which scores notably higher. Another option is East High (rated 8.7/10, 2.2 miles away), which scores notably higher. Additionally, William Herbert Brewster Elementary School (rated 7.8/10, 1.7 miles away), which scores notably higher. For more schools in Memphis, see our Memphis schools guide .

Nearby Schools

20 within 2.1 mi

School	Distance	Enrollment	Rating
Treadwell Middle School Memphis	0.6 mi	662	3.3
Treadwell Elementary Memphis	0.7 mi	874	4.7
Douglass High Memphis	0.8 mi	671	3.9
Douglass Elementary/Middle Memphis	0.9 mi	484	1.9
THE COLLEGIATE SCHOOL OF MEMPHIS Memphis	0.9 mi	365	6.4
THE COLLEGIATE SCHOOL OF MEMPHIS Memphis	0.9 mi	365	7.0
Promise Academy Memphis	1.4 mi	266	4.9
Springdale Elementary Memphis	1.4 mi	226	7.6
Compass Community School Berclair Campus Memphis	1.6 mi	229	8.8
Cornerstone Prep - Lester Campus Memphis	1.7 mi	372	6.0
Lester Prep Memphis	1.7 mi	219	3.8
Kingsbury Middle Memphis	1.5 mi	502	5.3
Kingsbury High Memphis	1.5 mi	1,327	2.9
Grahamwood Elementary Memphis	1.6 mi	887	6.2
Kingsbury Elementary Memphis	1.5 mi	513	5.4
William Herbert Brewster Elementary School Memphis	1.7 mi	501	7.8
Jackson Elementary Memphis	1.9 mi	303	7.3
Compass Community School Binghampton Campus Memphis	1.9 mi	215	6.8
East High Memphis	2.2 mi	615	8.7
KIPP Memphis Collegiate High School Memphis	2.1 mi	361	4.5

Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)

Census data for ZIP 38122 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources

Median Income

$45,456

Median Home Value

$108,200

Median Rent

$1,127/mo

Population

25,310

College Educated

22.2%

Homeownership

48.7%

Avg Commute

24 min

Poverty Rate

27.2%

Median Age

31.4

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Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Brinkley Heights Urban Academy

What grades does Brinkley Heights Urban Academy serve?

Brinkley Heights Urban Academy serves students in grades Pre-K through 12th.

How many students attend Brinkley Heights Urban Academy?

Brinkley Heights Urban Academy has an enrollment of approximately 109 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Brinkley Heights Urban Academy?

The student-teacher ratio at Brinkley Heights Urban Academy is 10.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.

How does Brinkley Heights Urban Academy rank in TN?

Brinkley Heights Urban Academy ranks #136 of 284 private schools in TN.

What is Brinkley Heights Urban Academy's MySchoolScout rating?

Brinkley Heights Urban Academy has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.4 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

Is Brinkley Heights Urban Academy a private school?

Yes, Brinkley Heights Urban Academy is a private coeducational school with a Baptist affiliation. Private schools are not required to participate in state standardized testing, so academic performance data may be limited compared to public schools.

Is Brinkley Heights Urban Academy a religious school?

Brinkley Heights Urban Academy has a Baptist religious affiliation.

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Neighborhood Context

Walk Score: 59 Somewhat Walkable
Transit Score: 33 Some Transit
Bike Score: 54 Bikeable

Quick Facts NCES PSS (SY 2021-22)

Grades: Pre-K – 12th
Enrollment: 109
Gender Split: 48% M / 52% F
Student-Teacher Ratio: 10.9:1
Teachers (FTE): 10
Type: private
Coed Status: coed
Affiliation: Baptist
School Day: 6 hours
Days Per Year: 180 days
Setting: Large City
County: Shelby County
Phone: (901) 324-3022

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