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#77 of 284 private schools in TN

Top 27% of private schools

Presbyterian Day School

Elementary School · Memphis, TN

A private elementary school in Memphis, TN serving grades Kindergarten – 6th.

Private

4025 POPLAR AVE, Memphis, TN 38111

  • 7:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

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)
A8.6 / 10
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Student-Teacher Ratio7:1
Instructional Commitment
?Total annual instructional hours based on school day length and days per year. (15% of overall score)
C+3.7 / 10
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School Day Length7 hours
Annual Instructional Hours1,211
Diversity & Inclusion
?Racial and ethnic diversity of the student body using Simpson's diversity index. (20% of overall score)
B5.8 / 10
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Diversity Index24%
Community Context

Data not available

School Profile
?Enrollment size and grade span breadth — indicators of program depth and peer community. (15% of overall score)
A8.7 / 10
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Enrollment345
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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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The neighborhood

Where Presbyterian Day 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 23Car-Dependent
  • Transit 31Some Transit
  • Bike 48Somewhat 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

$52,806

Median home value

$165,200

Median rent

$1,077/mo

College educated

37.8%

Homeownership

45.7%

Poverty rate

23.5%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 38111; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Student demographicsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)

White86.7%
Black6.7%
Asian5.5%
Two or More1.2%

Source: NCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS)

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Campus SchoolEnrollment path unverified8.0K–50.5 mi407Compare →
Christ Methodist Day SchoolPrivate · tuition5.3privatePK–61.0 mi352Compare →
St Luke's Day SchoolPrivate · tuitionNot ratedPK–K1.0 mi8Compare →
St Mary's Episcopal SchoolPrivate · tuition5.5privatePK–121.3 mi1,259Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.

Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.

Presbyterian Day School is listed in Memphis, TN; verify the current enrollment path directly.

About Presbyterian Day School

Presbyterian Day School is a private elementary school in Memphis, TN, serving approximately 345 students in grades Kindergarten-6th with a 7:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.0 out of 10 and ranks #77 of 284 private schools in TN.

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Presbyterian Day School

What grades does Presbyterian Day School serve?

Presbyterian Day School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 6th.

How many students attend Presbyterian Day School?

Presbyterian Day School has an enrollment of approximately 345 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Presbyterian Day School?

The student-teacher ratio at Presbyterian Day School is 7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.

How does Presbyterian Day School rank in TN?

Presbyterian Day School ranks #77 of 284 private schools in TN.

What is Presbyterian Day School's MySchoolScout rating?

Presbyterian Day School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.0 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

Is Presbyterian Day School a private school?

Yes, Presbyterian Day School is a private all-boys 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 Presbyterian Day School a religious school?

Presbyterian Day School has a Christian, no specific denomination religious affiliation.

School factsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)

Grades
Kindergarten – 6th
Enrollment
345
Gender Split
100% M / 0% F
Student-Teacher Ratio
7:1
Teachers (FTE)
49
Type
private
Coed Status
all-boys
Affiliation
Christian, no specific denomination
School Day
7 hours
Days Per Year
173 days
Setting
Large City
County
Shelby County
Area population (ZIP 38111)
43,308
Area average commute
18.8 min
Area median age
32.9
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 38111; 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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