Very Good
#48 of 284 private schools in TN
Top 17% of private schools
Sensational Enlightment
Elementary School
5960 KNIGHT ARNOLD RD, Memphis, TN 38115
Enrollment
36
Student-Teacher
6:1
Score
7.4
Grades
Kindergarten – 5th
Enrollment
36
Student-Teacher
6:1
Score
7.4
Grades
Kindergarten – 5th
Data vintage
2021-22
Data vintage2021-22
How this school compares
Tennessee private schools
#48 of 284
In Memphis
#10 of 30
public schools
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Sensational Enlightment
Elementary School in Memphis · grades Kindergarten – 5th. Start here, then compare fit against nearby and district options.
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About Sensational Enlightment
Sensational Enlightment is a private elementary school in Memphis, TN. Sensational Enlightment serves approximately 36 students, and covers grades Kindergarten-5th, and has a 6:1 student-teacher ratio. Sensational Enlightment has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.4 out of 10 and ranks #48 of 284 private schools in TN.
- This school 7.4 · Very Good
- TN avg 6.8
What Parents Should Know
At 36 students, Sensational Enlightment is on the smaller side. That usually buys more individual attention and teachers who know every kid by name, with the trade-off of fewer electives and extracurriculars than a larger school can staff. Ask what activities it actually offers.
At 6:1 students to teachers, Sensational Enlightment sits well below the national average. Smaller classes like that usually mean more one-on-one time between students and teachers.
Sensational Enlightment is private, so it runs independently of the local district and sets its own curriculum. That freedom cuts both ways depending on what you want for your child. If you're considering it, start with the practical questions: tuition, financial aid, and how admissions work.
Compare to Public Schools
BetaHow Sensational Enlightment compares to 121 public schools serving similar grades in Memphis, TN
Student Demographics
Nearby Elementary Schools
| School | Rating |
|---|---|
| Sensational Enlightment (this school) | 7.4 |
| Belle Forest Community School | 4.0 |
| Winridge Elementary | 8.5 |
| Newberry Elementary | 7.7 |
| Fox Meadows Elementary | 6.6 |
| Compass Community School Hickory Hill Campus | 9.4 |
| Power Center Academy Elementary School | 8.4 |
| Balmoral/Ridgeway Elementary | 8.5 |
| Hickory Ridge Elementary | 7.0 |
| Cornerstone Prep School | 7.0 |
| Journey East Academy | 7.7 |
| Evans Elementary | 6.8 |
| Cromwell Elementary | 6.8 |
| Crump Elementary | 4.7 |
| Memphis Merit Academy | 7.1 |
| Memphis School of Excellence Elementary | 3.4 |
| Memphis Virtual School | 5.9 |
| Sea Isle Elementary | 5.0 |
| Oak Forest Elementary | 8.6 |
| Shrine School | 3.4 |
| Sheffield Elementary | 6.7 |
Showing 20 of 121 schools. View all schools in Memphis
Demographics sourced from NCES Private School Survey (PSS) and Common Core of Data (CCD). Comparisons are based on enrollment-weighted averages.
Score Breakdown
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
Test score data not yet available for this school.
Student Demographics NCES PSS (SY 2021-22)
Source: NCES Private School Survey (PSS)
Location
5960 KNIGHT ARNOLD RD, Memphis, TN 38115
Nearby Alternatives
Families considering Sensational Enlightment may also want to explore other elementary schools in the area. Compass Community School Hickory Hill Campus (rated 9.4/10, 1.1 miles away), which scores notably higher. Another option is Winridge Elementary (rated 8.5/10, 0.8 miles away), which scores notably higher. Additionally, Balmoral/Ridgeway Elementary (rated 8.5/10, 1.3 miles away), which scores notably higher. For more schools in Memphis, see our Memphis schools guide .
Nearby Schools
20 within 2.2 mi| School | Distance | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| Belle Forest Community School Memphis | 0.4 mi | 4.0 |
| Ridgeway Early Learning Center Memphis | 0.6 mi | 4.8 |
| Winridge Elementary Memphis | 0.8 mi | 8.5 |
| Newberry Elementary Memphis | 0.9 mi | 7.7 |
| Fox Meadows Elementary Memphis | 1.0 mi | 6.6 |
| Compass Community School Hickory Hill Campus Memphis | 1.1 mi | 9.4 |
| Balmoral/Ridgeway Elementary Memphis | 1.3 mi | 8.5 |
| Hickory Ridge Elementary Memphis | 1.3 mi | 7.0 |
| Power Center Academy Elementary School Memphis | 1.2 mi | 8.4 |
| Hickory Ridge Middle Memphis | 1.4 mi | 3.5 |
| Power Center Academy High School Memphis | 1.2 mi | 4.7 |
| Ridgeway Middle Memphis | 1.4 mi | 4.1 |
| Power Center Academy Middle Memphis | 1.3 mi | 3.4 |
| Cornerstone Prep School Memphis | 1.5 mi | 7.0 |
| Wooddale High Memphis | 1.6 mi | 3.0 |
| Wooddale Middle School Memphis | 1.6 mi | 4.9 |
| Ridgeway High Memphis | 1.9 mi | 4.4 |
| EMMANUEL UNITED METHODIST KINDERGARTEN Memphis | 1.9 mi | — |
| Kirby High Memphis | 1.9 mi | 2.8 |
| HUTCHISON SCHOOL Memphis | 2.2 mi | 7.1 |
Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)
Census data for ZIP 38115 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources
Median Income
$42,931
Median Home Value
$129,700
Median Rent
$1,129/mo
Population
36,878
College Educated
14.3%
Homeownership
23%
Avg Commute
19.6 min
Poverty Rate
19.5%
Median Age
29.9
Similar Schools
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|---|---|
| HERITAGE BAPTIST ACADEMY Cordova, TN | 7.4 |
| Tennessee School For Deaf Elementary School Knoxville, TN | 7.5 |
| MIDTOWN MONTESSORI SCHOOL Memphis, TN | 7.3 |
| THE MONTESSORI SCHOOL OF CLEVELAND Cleveland, TN | 7.3 |
| ST MARY'S EPISCOPAL SCHOOL - EARLY CHILDHOOD Memphis, TN | 7.1 |
| Murrell at Glenn School Nashville, TN | 7.8 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Sensational Enlightment
What grades does Sensational Enlightment serve?
Sensational Enlightment serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.
How many students attend Sensational Enlightment?
Sensational Enlightment has an enrollment of approximately 36 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Sensational Enlightment?
The student-teacher ratio at Sensational Enlightment is 6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.
How does Sensational Enlightment rank in TN?
Sensational Enlightment ranks #48 of 284 private schools in TN.
What is Sensational Enlightment's MySchoolScout rating?
Sensational Enlightment has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.4 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
Is Sensational Enlightment a private school?
Yes, Sensational Enlightment 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 Sensational Enlightment a religious school?
Sensational Enlightment has a Christian, no specific denomination religious affiliation.
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Quick Facts NCES PSS (SY 2021-22)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 5th
- Enrollment
- 36
- Gender Split
- 83% M / 17% F
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 6:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 6
- Type
- private
- Coed Status
- coed
- Affiliation
- Christian, no specific denomination
- School Day
- 7.5 hours
- Days Per Year
- 186 days
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Shelby County
- Phone
- (901) 729-6021
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