Very Good
#63 of 284 private schools in TN
Top 22% of private schools
Memphis Junior Academy
School · Memphis, TN
A private school in Memphis, TN serving grades Pre-K – 10th.
50 N MENDENHALL RD, Memphis, TN 38117
- 7.8:1 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 Memphis Junior Academy sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 11Car-Dependent
- Transit 18Minimal Transit
- Bike 28Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High9,456/100K
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Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$93,688
Median home value
$287,500
Median rent
$1,353/mo
College educated
60%
Homeownership
76.2%
Poverty rate
9.5%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 38117; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Agnes Academy-st. Dominic School, Inc.Private · tuition | 4.2private | PK–12 | 0.2 mi | 640 | Compare → |
| Avon SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.7 | K–12 | 0.6 mi | 171 | Compare → |
| St Mary's Episcopal SchoolPrivate · tuition | 5.5private | PK–12 | 0.7 mi | 1,259 | Compare → |
| Margolin Hebrew AcademyPrivate · tuition | 7.5private | PK–12 | 1.0 mi | 189 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Memphis Junior Academy is listed in Memphis, TN; verify the current enrollment path directly.
About Memphis Junior Academy
Memphis Junior Academy is a private school in Memphis, TN, serving approximately 47 students in grades Pre-K-10th with a 7.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.2 out of 10 and ranks #63 of 284 private schools in TN.
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Memphis Junior Academy
What grades does Memphis Junior Academy serve?
Memphis Junior Academy serves students in grades Pre-K through 10th.
How many students attend Memphis Junior Academy?
Memphis Junior Academy has an enrollment of approximately 47 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Memphis Junior Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Memphis Junior Academy is 7.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.
How does Memphis Junior Academy rank in TN?
Memphis Junior Academy ranks #63 of 284 private schools in TN.
What is Memphis Junior Academy's MySchoolScout rating?
Memphis Junior Academy has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.2 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
Is Memphis Junior Academy a private school?
Yes, Memphis Junior Academy is a private coeducational school with a Seventh-day Adventist affiliation. Private schools are not required to participate in state standardized testing, so academic performance data may be limited compared to public schools.
Is Memphis Junior Academy a religious school?
Memphis Junior Academy has a Seventh-day Adventist religious affiliation.
School factsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 10th
- Enrollment
- 47
- Gender Split
- 60% M / 40% F
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 7.8:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 6
- Type
- private
- Coed Status
- coed
- Affiliation
- Seventh-day Adventist
- School Day
- 7 hours
- Days Per Year
- 180 days
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Shelby County
- Phone
- (901) 683-1061
- Area population (ZIP 38117)
- 26,327
- Area average commute
- 19.5 min
- Area median age
- 38.6
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 38117; 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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