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#101 of 284 private schools in TN

Top 35% of private schools

Grace-st Lukes Episcopal School

Elementary School

246 S BELVEDERE BLVD, Memphis, TN 38104

Private

Enrollment

331

Student-Teacher

8.5:1

Score

6.8

Grades

Pre-K – 8th

Data vintage2021-22

How this school compares

Tennessee private schools

#101 of 284

In Memphis

#18 of 30

public schools

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Grace-st Lukes Episcopal School

6.8/10

Elementary School in Memphis · grades Pre-K – 8th. Start here, then compare fit against nearby and district options.

Immaculate Conception Cathedral School

8.0/10

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9.0/10

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About Grace-st Lukes Episcopal School

Grace-st Lukes Episcopal School is a private elementary school in Memphis, TN. Grace-st Lukes Episcopal School serves approximately 331 students, and covers grades Pre-K-8th, and has a 8.5:1 student-teacher ratio. Grace-st Lukes Episcopal School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.8 out of 10 and ranks #101 of 284 private schools in TN.

How it comparesOn par with TN schools
  • This school 6.8 · Average
  • TN avg 6.8

What Parents Should Know

At 8.5:1 students to teachers, Grace-st Lukes Episcopal School sits well below the national average. Smaller classes like that usually mean more one-on-one time between students and teachers.

Grace-st Lukes Episcopal School 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 Grace-st Lukes Episcopal School compares to 166 public schools serving similar grades in Memphis, TN

Student-Teacher Ratio
8.5:1
This School
vs
19.7:1
Public Avg
Avg School Size
331
This School
vs
462
Public Avg
Avg School Scout Rating
6.8
This School
vs
5.7
Public Avg

Student Demographics

White 83.7% vs 0%
Black 7.3% vs 0%
Hispanic 2.1% vs 0%
Asian 1.8% vs 0%
Grace-st Lukes Episcopal School Memphis Public Avg

Nearby Elementary Schools

School Rating
Grace-st Lukes Episcopal School (this school) 6.8
Idlewild Elementary 9.0
Bellevue Middle 3.5
Bruce Elementary 5.8
Rozelle Elementary 4.9
Memphis Academy Of Science Engineering Middle/High 5.3
Peabody Elementary 4.4
Maxine Smith STEAM Academy 7.8
Snowden Elementary/Middle 4.5
Cummings Elementary/Middle 4.8
Exceptional Children Special Placements 3.0
Compass Community School Binghampton Campus 6.8
Soulsville Charter School 5.5
William Herbert Brewster Elementary School 7.8
Memphis Delta Preparatory 5.9
Hamilton School 5.7
Vollentine Elementary 5.6
B. T. Washington High 4.5
Perea Elementary School 7.8
Circles Of Success Learning Academy 3.3
Cornerstone Prep - Lester Campus 6.0

Showing 20 of 166 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
? Student-teacher ratio calibrated against other private schools. Lower ratios mean more individual attention. (30% of overall score)
B+ 7.3 / 10
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Student-Teacher Ratio 8.5:1
Instructional Commitment
? Total annual instructional hours based on school day length and days per year. (15% of overall score)
C+ 4.2 / 10
View breakdown
School Day Length 7 hours
Annual Instructional Hours 1,225
Diversity & Inclusion
? Racial and ethnic diversity of the student body using Simpson's diversity index. (20% of overall score)
B+ 6.7 / 10
View breakdown
Diversity Index 29%
Community Context

Data Unavailable

School Profile
? Enrollment size and grade span breadth — indicators of program depth and peer community. (15% of overall score)
A 8.7 / 10
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Enrollment 331
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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)

White 83.7%
Black 7.3%
Two or More 5.1%
Hispanic 2.1%
Asian 1.8%

Source: NCES Private School Survey (PSS)

Location

246 S BELVEDERE BLVD, Memphis, TN 38104

Nearby Alternatives

Families considering Grace-st Lukes Episcopal School may also want to explore other elementary schools in the area. Idlewild Elementary (rated 9.0/10, 0.4 miles away), which scores notably higher. Another option is IMMACULATE CONCEPTION CATHEDRAL SCHOOL (rated 8.0/10, 0.5 miles away), which scores notably higher. Additionally, MIDTOWN MONTESSORI SCHOOL (rated 7.3/10, 1.3 miles away), which scores slightly higher. For more schools in Memphis, see our Memphis schools guide .

Nearby Schools

20 within 2.0 mi
School Distance Rating
IMMACULATE CONCEPTION CATHEDRAL SCHOOL Memphis 0.5 mi 8.0
Idlewild Elementary Memphis 0.4 mi 9.0
Compass Community School Midtown Campus Memphis 0.6 mi 7.5
1ST CLASS MONTESSORI Memphis 0.7 mi
1ST CLASS MONTESSORI - I Memphis 0.7 mi
Rozelle Elementary Memphis 1.0 mi 4.9
Central High Memphis 0.8 mi 4.1
Bellevue Middle Memphis 1.0 mi 3.5
Bruce Elementary Memphis 1.0 mi 5.8
Memphis Academy Of Science Engineering Middle/High Memphis 1.1 mi 5.3
Peabody Elementary Memphis 1.1 mi 4.4
MIDTOWN MONTESSORI SCHOOL Memphis 1.3 mi 7.3
MEMPHIS RECOVERY CENTER Memphis 1.2 mi 6.8
Crosstown High School Memphis 1.4 mi 7.3
Snowden Elementary/Middle Memphis 1.5 mi 4.5
Maxine Smith STEAM Academy Memphis 1.4 mi 7.8
Middle College High Memphis 1.4 mi 5.4
Cummings Elementary/Middle Memphis 1.6 mi 4.8
Exceptional Children Special Placements Memphis 1.7 mi 3.0
Hamilton School Memphis 2.0 mi 5.7

Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)

Census data for ZIP 38104 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources

Median Income

$56,452

Median Home Value

$301,100

Median Rent

$1,073/mo

Population

22,925

College Educated

51.9%

Homeownership

39.4%

Avg Commute

18.4 min

Poverty Rate

14.1%

Median Age

37.3

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Bonny Kate Elementary Knoxville, TN 6.8
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Compass Community School Binghampton Campus Memphis, TN 6.8

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Grace-st Lukes Episcopal School

What grades does Grace-st Lukes Episcopal School serve?

Grace-st Lukes Episcopal School serves students in grades Pre-K through 8th.

How many students attend Grace-st Lukes Episcopal School?

Grace-st Lukes Episcopal School has an enrollment of approximately 331 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Grace-st Lukes Episcopal School?

The student-teacher ratio at Grace-st Lukes Episcopal School is 8.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.

How does Grace-st Lukes Episcopal School rank in TN?

Grace-st Lukes Episcopal School ranks #101 of 284 private schools in TN.

What is Grace-st Lukes Episcopal School's MySchoolScout rating?

Grace-st Lukes Episcopal School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.8 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

Is Grace-st Lukes Episcopal School a private school?

Yes, Grace-st Lukes Episcopal School is a private coeducational school with a Episcopal affiliation. Private schools are not required to participate in state standardized testing, so academic performance data may be limited compared to public schools.

Is Grace-st Lukes Episcopal School a religious school?

Grace-st Lukes Episcopal School has a Episcopal religious affiliation.

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Neighborhood Context

Walk Score
80 Very Walkable
Transit Score
35 Some Transit
Bike Score
66 Bikeable

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Quick Facts NCES PSS (SY 2021-22)

Grades
Pre-K – 8th
Enrollment
331
Gender Split
61% M / 39% F
Student-Teacher Ratio
8.5:1
Teachers (FTE)
39
Type
private
Coed Status
coed
Affiliation
Episcopal
School Day
7 hours
Days Per Year
175 days
Setting
Large City
County
Shelby County

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