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Tennessee Preparatory Academy

Christian school (nondenominational) · Grades 10–12

Memphis, TN

2835 Broad Ave, Memphis, TN 38112

Overall grade: A-

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  • AClass size
  • BYears serving families

What stands out

  • Smaller classes than 78% of Christian schools nationwide

Tennessee Preparatory Academy is a Christian private school in Memphis, Tennessee, for students from 10th grade through 12th grade. It has about 18 students and around 5 students per teacher, smaller classes than 78% of Christian high schools nationwide. Enrollment has grown about 80% since 2019–20. The school is an all-boys school and supports homeschooling families. The school reports that about 50% of its graduates go on to four-year colleges. Students attend about 6.5 hours a day, 180 days a year. Tennessee has programs that can help pay tuition; ask the school whether it takes part.

At a glance

Grades
Grades 10–12
Students
18
Teachers
3.5 (full-time equivalent)
Students per teacher
5.1
Boys and girls
All boys
Religious affiliation
Christian (nondenominational)
School day
About 6.5 hours
School year
180 days
Graduates going to 4-year colleges
About 50% (the school's estimate for the class before the survey)
Supports homeschooling
Yes, a main role of this school

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    How it compares

    • Smaller classes than 78% of Christian high schools nationwide (5 students per teacher).
    • A smaller school: fewer students than 78% of Christian high schools nationwide.
    • Compared with 348 Christian high schools nationwide.

    Students by survey year

    10’19–2024’21–2218’23–24

    Total students reported in official records since 2019–20.

    Students by grade

    Ungraded7
    101
    113
    127

    Student body

    Black83%
    White11%
    Hispanic or Latino6%

    Member of

    • Accelerated Christian Education
    • Association of Christian Schools International

    Help paying tuition in Tennessee

    These state programs can help pay private school tuition. Only participating schools can accept them, so ask Tennessee Preparatory Academy whether it takes part.

    More about Tennessee's programs →

    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?

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    Questions about Tennessee Preparatory Academy

    What grades does Tennessee Preparatory Academy serve?

    Tennessee Preparatory Academy serves grades 10–12.

    How many students attend Tennessee Preparatory Academy?

    About 18 students, with 5 students per teacher, according to official records.

    How much is tuition at Tennessee Preparatory Academy?

    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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