Memphis Business Academy Elementary School, 1082 Berclair: pre-K to 5, 292 students in 2024-25, state letter grade C.
Last checked Oct. 18, 2026. Sources: Memphis Business Academy Elementary, Memphis-Shelby County Schools’ charter schools page, the Tennessee Department of Education’s State Report Card, 2024-25 letter grade and school profile files and spring 2026 test file, and the federal NCES school directory.
Memphis Business Academy Elementary School is a public charter school serving pre-kindergarten through fifth grade in Memphis. The state lists it among the schools of Memphis-Shelby County Schools (MSCS), which authorizes charter schools in the county; it is run by Memphis Business Academy. Charter schools are tuition-free public schools with no attendance zones: families apply, and admission works as described below.
- Address: 1082 Berclair, Memphis, TN 38127
- Main office: 901-591-7267
- Grades: pre-K to 5
- Website: www.mbacharterschools.org
Who to call
- Front office: 901-591-7267
- Applying: the school’s enrollment page
- Charter schools in MSCS: the district’s charter schools page
Enrollment
The federal NCES directory counted 307 students in the 2023-24 school year, with 21 full-time-equivalent teachers, about 15 students per teacher. The Tennessee Department of Education’s 2024-25 school profile file has a newer count of 292 students, including 30 in pre-K.
State report card
Tennessee grades every public school A to F. The department says School Letter Grades give “a snapshot of how each school in the state is performing, including student achievement and academic growth measures for all schools, as well as a measure of college and career readiness just for high schools.”
From the state’s 2024-25 letter grade file:
| Measure | Memphis Business Academy Elementary |
|---|---|
| Overall letter grade, 2024-25 | C (score 3.4 of 5) |
| Achievement grade | C |
| Academic growth grade | B |
| Growth of the lowest-scoring 25% of students | C |
| Overall success rate on state tests, 2024-25 | 34.4% |
The state’s spring 2026 test file has the share of Memphis Business Academy Elementary students in tested grades who met or exceeded expectations on TCAP: 38.3% in English language arts, 46.1% in math and 42.2% in science. The 2025-26 letter grades have not been published yet.
The State Report Card page for Memphis Business Academy Elementary holds the full detail: results by grade and subject, chronic absenteeism and results for each group of students.
How admission works
As a public charter school, Memphis Business Academy Elementary has no attendance zone. Memphis Business Academy says any child who lives in Shelby County may enroll at its schools or at Memphis STEM Academy if seats are available. Details are on the school’s enrollment page.
Calendar and school hours
Charter schools set their own calendars and daily schedules. Check the school’s website or call the front office for break dates and bell times.
More
- The school’s own site: www.mbacharterschools.org
- The district’s charter schools page and the state’s report card for Memphis Business Academy Elementary
- Every public school in the city: Memphis public schools
- Calendars, enrollment and the school board: our Memphis schools guide
Frequently asked questions
What grades does Memphis Business Academy Elementary serve?
Pre-kindergarten through fifth grade. The school is at 1082 Berclair in Memphis; the main office number is 901-591-7267.
What is Memphis Business Academy Elementary’s state report card grade?
Memphis Business Academy Elementary received a C overall in Tennessee’s 2024-25 School Letter Grades, according to the Tennessee Department of Education.
How do I apply to Memphis Business Academy Elementary?
Memphis Business Academy says any child who lives in Shelby County may enroll at its schools or at Memphis STEM Academy if seats are available.
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