Bowie Reading And Learning Center in Memphis, TN, serves 94 co–ed students in kindergarten through 12th grade within a nonsectarian, city–based alternative school setting.
Founded in 1998, the school has a total enrollment of 86 K–12 students supported by 64 teachers, resulting in a student–teacher ratio of 1:1.
The school's student body includes approximately 13% students of color, reflecting diversity in the Memphis community.
Bowie Reading And Learning Center is affiliated with other school associations and operates without religious affiliation.
This Memphis private school offers an alternative education program in an urban environment, accommodating a small student population with individual attention.
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Alternative School
- Grades: Kindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 94 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
School Overview
School Type
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-12
Year Founded
1998
School Calendar
Student Body
Total Students
94 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
13%
State avg.: 20%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
64 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
1:1
National avg.: 11:1
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
School Notes
- School Motto: Personalized Education for the Individual Learner
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the application deadline for Bowie Reading And Learning Center?
The application deadline for Bowie Reading And Learning Center is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
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