Gmaa in Memphis, TN, serves 34 students from pre–kindergarten through 9th grade in a city–based, co–educational setting with a Seventh Day Adventist affiliation.
The school maintains a student–teacher ratio of 9:1 with a total of 4 teachers supporting its programs.
Enrollment at Gmaa is 100 percent students of color, ranking the school among the top 20% of private schools in Tennessee for diversity.
Tuition aligns with local trends, offering an alternative to the average Memphis private elementary tuition of $13,330 and high school tuition of $14,553.
Gmaa operates within a large urban environment, providing education from early childhood through secondary levels in Memphis.
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-9
- Enrollment: 34 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Top Rankings
Gmaa ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Tennessee for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-9
Student Body
Total Students
34 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
100%
State avg.: 20%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
4 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
9:1
National avg.: 11:1
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the application deadline for Gmaa?
The application deadline for Gmaa is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
Nearby Private Schools
The nearest high school to Gmaa is Tennessee Preparatory Academy (2.1 miles away)
The nearest elementary school and preschool is Greater Memphis Adventist Academy (1.3 miles away)
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Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Greater Memphis Adventist Academy
(Seventh Day Adventist)
1325 E Alcy Rd
Memphis, TN 38106
(901) 775-3960
Memphis, TN 38106
(901) 775-3960
1.3 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 31 students Tuition listed
St. Augustine Catholic School
(Catholic)
1169 Kerr Avenue
Memphis, TN 38106
(901) 942-8002
Memphis, TN 38106
(901) 942-8002
1.7 miles
Gr: PK-6 | 87 students Avg. class size: 15 students
Tennessee Preparatory Academy
All-boys (Christian)
1109 Mississippi Blvd
Memphis, TN 38126
(901) 505-5206
Memphis, TN 38126
(901) 505-5206
2.1 miles
Gr: 10-12 | 24 students Sports: 1 Tuition listed
Creative Life Preparatory School
(Christian)
1222 Riverside Blvd
Memphis, TN 38106
(901) 775-0304
Memphis, TN 38106
(901) 775-0304
2.7 miles
Gr: K-10 | 22 students
246 S. Belvedere Blvd.
Memphis, TN 38104
(901) 278-0200
Memphis, TN 38104
(901) 278-0200
3.8 miles
Gr: NS-8 | 482 students Avg. class size: 14 students Sports: 12 | Extracurrculars: 8 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
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