Below Average
#257 of 284 private schools in TN
Greater Praise Christian Academy
School · Memphis, TN
A private school in Memphis, TN serving grades 1st – 12th.
3475 N WATKINS ST, Memphis, TN 38127
- 9.8:1 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 Greater Praise Christian Academy sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 57Somewhat Walkable
- Transit 32Some Transit
- Bike 60Bikeable
- 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
$37,768
Median home value
$82,500
Median rent
$1,104/mo
College educated
11.4%
Homeownership
45.7%
Poverty rate
34.7%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 38127; 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
1 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brinkley Heights Urban AcademyPrivate · tuition | 6.4 | PK–12 | 4.9 mi | 109 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Greater Praise Christian Academy is listed in Memphis, TN; verify the current enrollment path directly.
About Greater Praise Christian Academy
Greater Praise Christian Academy is a private school in Memphis, TN, serving approximately 120 students in grades 1st-12th with a 9.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.9 out of 10 and ranks #257 of 284 private schools in TN.
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Greater Praise Christian Academy
What grades does Greater Praise Christian Academy serve?
Greater Praise Christian Academy serves students in grades 1st through 12th.
How many students attend Greater Praise Christian Academy?
Greater Praise Christian Academy has an enrollment of approximately 120 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Greater Praise Christian Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Greater Praise Christian Academy is 9.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.
How does Greater Praise Christian Academy rank in TN?
Greater Praise Christian Academy ranks #257 of 284 private schools in TN.
What is Greater Praise Christian Academy's MySchoolScout rating?
Greater Praise Christian Academy has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.9 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
Is Greater Praise Christian Academy a private school?
Yes, Greater Praise Christian 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 Greater Praise Christian Academy a religious school?
Greater Praise Christian Academy has a Christian, no specific denomination religious affiliation.
School factsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)
- Grades
- 1st – 12th
- Enrollment
- 120
- Gender Split
- 53% M / 47% F
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 9.8:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 12
- Type
- private
- Coed Status
- coed
- Affiliation
- Christian, no specific denomination
- School Day
- 6.4 hours
- Days Per Year
- 180 days
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Shelby County
- Phone
- (901) 297-6026
- Area population (ZIP 38127)
- 39,553
- Area average commute
- 22.4 min
- Area median age
- 32.3
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 38127; 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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