Very Good
#20 of 284 private schools in TN
Top 7% of private schools
Memphis University School
High School · Memphis, TN
A private high school in Memphis, TN serving grades 7th – 12th.
6191 PARK AVE, Memphis, TN 38119
- 8.3:1 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.
Data not available
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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 University School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Open the Memphis map →
Getting around & local context
- Walk 48Car-Dependent
- Transit 29Some Transit
- Bike 41Somewhat Bikeable
- 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
$86,325
Median home value
$279,100
Median rent
$1,336/mo
College educated
53.3%
Homeownership
60.2%
Poverty rate
7.7%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 38119; 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
3 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hutchison SchoolPrivate · tuition | 7.1private | PK–12 | 0.4 mi | 724 | Compare → |
| Ridgeway HighEnrollment path unverified | 4.4 | 9–12 | 0.7 mi | 805 | Compare → |
| Lausanne Collegiate SchoolPrivate · tuition | 8.0private | PK–12 | 1.0 mi | 812 | 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 University School is listed in Memphis, TN; verify the current enrollment path directly.
About Memphis University School
Memphis University School is a private high school in Memphis, TN, serving approximately 643 students in grades 7th-12th with a 8.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.9 out of 10 and ranks #20 of 284 private schools in TN.
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Memphis University School
What grades does Memphis University School serve?
Memphis University School serves students in grades 7th through 12th.
How many students attend Memphis University School?
Memphis University School has an enrollment of approximately 643 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Memphis University School?
The student-teacher ratio at Memphis University School is 8.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.
How does Memphis University School rank in TN?
Memphis University School ranks #20 of 284 private schools in TN.
What is Memphis University School's MySchoolScout rating?
Memphis University School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.9 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
Is Memphis University School a private school?
Yes, Memphis University School is a private all-boys school with a Other Religious 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 University School a religious school?
Memphis University School has a Other Religious religious affiliation.
School factsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)
- Grades
- 7th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 643
- Gender Split
- 100% M / 0% F
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 8.3:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 78
- Type
- private
- Coed Status
- all-boys
- Affiliation
- Other Religious
- School Day
- 8.1 hours
- Days Per Year
- 179 days
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Shelby County
- Phone
- (901) 260-1300
- Area population (ZIP 38119)
- 22,332
- Area average commute
- 19.9 min
- Area median age
- 41.8
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 38119; 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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