Memphis Advenitst Academy (Top Ranked Private School for 2026-27)

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Quick Facts (2026-27)

Top Ranked TN School
Grades: Kindergarten-10
Enrollment: 51 students
Yearly Tuition: $8,000
Acceptance rate: 90%
Average class size: 15 students
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: ✓Verified school update

School Rankings

Memphis Advenitst Academy ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Tennessee for:

School Facts

Religious Affiliation

Seventh Day Adventist

Grades Offered

Grades Kindergarten-10

Students By Grade

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Distribution of Students By Grade
Grade	Memphis Advenitst Academy
Pre-K	4
Kind	3
1	3
2	3
3	7
4	4
5	4
6	1
7	7
8	7
9	6
10	2

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Year Founded

1910

School Calendar

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Campus Size

17 acres

School Motto

Be Bold

Student Body

Total Students

51 students

Student Body Type

Co-ed

% Students of Color

98%

State avg.: 21%

Academic Profile

Total Classroom Teachers

6 teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio

9:1

National avg.: 11:1

% Faculty w/Advanced Degree

50%

Average Class Size

15 students

Classroom Dress Code

Casual

Uniforms through Dennis Larose

School Membership(s)School Assoc.

General Conference of Seventh-day Adventists (Education) (GCSDAC)

Tuition & Financial Aid

Admission Deadline

None / Rolling

Yearly Tuition Cost

$8,000

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Acceptance Rate

90%

National avg.: 85%

Admissions Director

Mr. Kelvin Dela Paz

Admissions Associate

Sara Nelson

Application URL

Online Application

Sports

Colors

Blue and Gold

School Mascot

Lions

Extracurriculars

Total ExtracurricularsTotal Extra-curric.

2 extracurriculars

ExtracurricularsExtra-curric.

Club or Organization:

Student AssociationYearbook Club

School Notes

The Memphis Junior Academy is operated by the Seventh-day Adventist Church to provide a spiritually oriented education for children.
A belief in the existence of the Creator God is fundamental in the philosophy of Seventh-day Adventist schools.
We respect His divine authority and recognize His intervention in human affairs.
We believe that true education develops the spiritual, mental, and physical powers of each student; preparing them for the joy of service in this life and for the higher joy of service in the life to come.

Source: Verified school update

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Frequently Asked Questions

How much does Memphis Advenitst Academy cost?

Memphis Advenitst Academy's tuition is approximately $8,000 for private students.

What is the acceptance rate of Memphis Advenitst Academy?

The acceptance rate of Memphis Advenitst Academy is 90%, which is higher than the national average of 85%.

What is Memphis Advenitst Academy's ranking?

Memphis Advenitst Academy ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Tennessee for: Highest percentage of students of color and Oldest founding date.

When is the application deadline for Memphis Advenitst Academy?

The application deadline for Memphis Advenitst Academy is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).

In what neighborhood is Memphis Advenitst Academy located?

Memphis Advenitst Academy is located in the East Memphis neighborhood of Memphis, TN. There are 7 other private schools located in East Memphis.

School Reviews

5 10/6/2018

Memphis Jr Academy is perfect for my children. The teachers are wonderful and caring and the Christ centered curriculum is just what our children need.

- Posted by Parent - Jane

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Did You Know?

The average private school tuition in Memphis, TN is $12,821 for elementary schools and $14,630 for high schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).

The average acceptance rate in Memphis, TN is 84% (read more about average acceptance rates across the country).