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#30 of 284 private schools in TN

Top 10% of private schools

Woodland Presbyterian School

Elementary School · Memphis, TN

A private elementary school in Memphis, TN serving grades Pre-K – 8th.

Private

5217 PARK AVE, Memphis, TN 38119

  • 7.3:1 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)
A-8.4 / 10
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Student-Teacher Ratio7.3:1
Instructional Commitment
?Total annual instructional hours based on school day length and days per year. (15% of overall score)
B-4.7 / 10
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School Day Length7 hours
Annual Instructional Hours1,239
Diversity & Inclusion
?Racial and ethnic diversity of the student body using Simpson's diversity index. (20% of overall score)
A-8.3 / 10
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Diversity Index41%
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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Enrollment263
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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 Woodland Presbyterian 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 70Very Walkable
  • Transit 29Some Transit
  • Bike 54Bikeable
  • 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)

White75.3%
Black16.0%
Two or More4.6%
Asian2.7%
Hispanic1.5%

Source: NCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS)

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

3 from a 5-mile search

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Christ the King Lutheran SchoolPrivate · tuition8.4privatePK–80.2 mi70Compare →
Sea Isle ElementaryEnrollment path unverified5.0PK–50.7 mi499Compare →
Margolin Hebrew AcademyPrivate · tuition7.5privatePK–121.1 mi189Compare →

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.

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

About Woodland Presbyterian School

Woodland Presbyterian School is a private elementary school in Memphis, TN, serving approximately 263 students in grades Pre-K-8th with a 7.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.7 out of 10 and ranks #30 of 284 private schools in TN.

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Woodland Presbyterian School

What grades does Woodland Presbyterian School serve?

Woodland Presbyterian School serves students in grades Pre-K through 8th.

How many students attend Woodland Presbyterian School?

Woodland Presbyterian School has an enrollment of approximately 263 students.

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

The student-teacher ratio at Woodland Presbyterian School is 7.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.

How does Woodland Presbyterian School rank in TN?

Woodland Presbyterian School ranks #30 of 284 private schools in TN.

What is Woodland Presbyterian School's MySchoolScout rating?

Woodland Presbyterian School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.7 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

Is Woodland Presbyterian School a private school?

Yes, Woodland Presbyterian School is a private coeducational school with a Presbyterian affiliation. Private schools are not required to participate in state standardized testing, so academic performance data may be limited compared to public schools.

Is Woodland Presbyterian School a religious school?

Woodland Presbyterian School has a Presbyterian religious affiliation.

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

Grades
Pre-K – 8th
Enrollment
263
Gender Split
62% M / 38% F
Student-Teacher Ratio
7.3:1
Teachers (FTE)
36
Type
private
Coed Status
coed
Affiliation
Presbyterian
School Day
7 hours
Days Per Year
177 days
Setting
Large City
County
Shelby County
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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