Memphis University School
Independent school · Grades 7–12
Memphis, TN
6191 Park Ave, Memphis, TN 38119
Overall grade: A+
ChooseAPrivateSchool.com grade, from official facts compared with similar schools.
- A-Class size
- ACollege-going
- A-Years serving families
- A-Diversity
What stands out
- 100% of graduates go to four-year colleges
- Serving families in Memphis since at least 2011
Memphis University School is an independent private school in Memphis, Tennessee, for students from 7th grade through 12th grade. It has about 609 students and around 8 students per teacher. Its enrollment has held steady since 2011–12. The school is an all-boys school. The school reports that about 100% of its graduates go on to four-year colleges. Students attend about 7 hours a day, 177 days a year. Tennessee has programs that can help pay tuition; ask the school whether it takes part.
At a glance
- Grades
- Grades 7–12
- Students
- 609
- Teachers
- 73 (full-time equivalent)
- Students per teacher
- 8.3
- Boys and girls
- All boys
- Religious affiliation
- None (nonsectarian)
- School day
- About 7 hours
- School year
- 177 days
- Graduates going to 4-year colleges
- About 100% (the school's estimate for the class before the survey)
- Library
- Yes
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How it compares
- Larger than 87% of independent high schools in Tennessee.
- Compared with 15 independent high schools in Tennessee.
Students by survey year
Total students reported in official records since 2011–12.
Students by grade
Student body
Member of
- National Association of Independent Schools
- A state or regional independent school association
Help paying tuition in Tennessee
These state programs can help pay private school tuition. Only participating schools can accept them, so ask Memphis University School whether it takes part.
- Education Freedom Scholarship (EFS) · Education savings account
Questions to ask on a tour
- What is tuition, and what does it include (books, fees, uniforms, trips)?
- Do you offer financial aid, sibling discounts or payment plans?
- Do you accept ESA, voucher or tax-credit scholarship funds?
- How big are classes in my child's grade?
- What support is there for students who need extra help or more challenge?
- Is the school accredited, and by whom?
- What do a typical day and a typical week look like?
- How does the school communicate with families?
Questions about Memphis University School
What grades does Memphis University School serve?
Memphis University School serves grades 7–12.
How many students attend Memphis University School?
About 609 students, with 8 students per teacher, according to official records.
How much is tuition at Memphis University School?
Call the school to ask about tuition, financial aid and payment plans. Tennessee has programs that can help pay private school tuition; ask whether the school takes part.
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