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#136 of 284 private schools in TN
Top 48% of private schools
Brinkley Heights Urban Academy
School · Memphis, TN
A private school in Memphis, TN serving grades Pre-K – 12th.
3260 MACON RD, Memphis, TN 38122
- 10.9:1 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 Brinkley Heights Urban Academy sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 59Somewhat Walkable
- Transit 33Some Transit
- Bike 54Bikeable
- 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
$45,456
Median home value
$108,200
Median rent
$1,127/mo
College educated
22.2%
Homeownership
48.7%
Poverty rate
27.2%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 38122; 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
4 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Exceptional Children Special PlacementsEnrollment path unverified | 3.0 | PK–12 | 2.7 mi | 461 | Compare → |
| Avon SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.7 | K–12 | 3.3 mi | 171 | Compare → |
| St Mary's Episcopal SchoolPrivate · tuition | 5.5private | PK–12 | 3.4 mi | 1,259 | Compare → |
| St Agnes Academy-st. Dominic School, Inc.Private · tuition | 4.2private | PK–12 | 3.6 mi | 640 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Brinkley Heights Urban Academy is listed in Memphis, TN; verify the current enrollment path directly.
About Brinkley Heights Urban Academy
Brinkley Heights Urban Academy is a private school in Memphis, TN, serving approximately 109 students in grades Pre-K-12th with a 10.9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.4 out of 10 and ranks #136 of 284 private schools in TN.
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.
School factsNCES Private School Universe Survey (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
- Area population (ZIP 38122)
- 25,310
- Area average commute
- 24 min
- Area median age
- 31.4
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 38122; 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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