Memphis Stem Academy

Memphis STEM Academy is a public charter elementary school in Memphis, Tennessee, serving students from pre-K through fifth grade across an enrollment of 243. With a student-teacher ratio of 13.5:1, students get consistent, close attention from their teachers throughout the early grades. The school earns a composite score of 9.5 out of 10, rated Exceptional on MySchoolScout's scale.

Its academic score of 8.8 and a near-perfect growth score of 9.9 reflect strong outcomes across both proficiency and student progress. Memphis STEM Academy ranks #7 out of 1,785 public schools in Tennessee and sits at #6 among 1,002 elementary schools statewide — results that place it among the very top tier of options in the state. For Memphis families specifically, the numbers are equally striking.

The school ranks #2 out of 199 schools in the city, and it outperforms 100% of Tennessee public schools — meaning no school in the state scores higher across the metrics used to generate these ratings. Parents comparing elementary options in Memphis or across Tennessee will find it difficult to identify a stronger performing school at this level. For families prioritizing academic achievement and measurable student growth in the early grades, Memphis STEM Academy stands out clearly in the data.

Memphis Stem Academy is a charter school — a publicly funded school that operates with more autonomy than traditional district schools. Charter schools often have distinct educational models or specialties. Parents should understand the school's specific mission, enrollment process, and how its approach differs from nearby district options.