Memphis Grizzlies Preparatory Charter School, 168 Jefferson Ave.: grades 5-8, 306 students in 2024-25, state letter grade B.
Last checked Oct. 18, 2026. Sources: Memphis Grizzlies Preparatory Charter School, 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 Grizzlies Preparatory Charter School is a public charter school serving fifth grade through eighth grade in Memphis. The state lists it among the schools of Memphis-Shelby County Schools (MSCS), which authorizes charter schools in the county. Charter schools are tuition-free public schools with no attendance zones: families apply, and admission works as described below.
- Address: 168 Jefferson Ave., Memphis, TN 38103
- Main office: 901-474-0955
- Grades: 5-8
- Website: www.grizzliesprep.org
Who to call
- Front office: 901-474-0955
- Applying: the school’s enrollment page
- Charter schools in MSCS: the district’s charter schools page
Enrollment
The federal NCES directory counted 349 students in the 2023-24 school year, with 26 full-time-equivalent teachers, about 13 students per teacher. The Tennessee Department of Education’s 2024-25 school profile file has a newer count of 306 students.
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 Grizzlies Preparatory Charter School |
|---|---|
| Overall letter grade, 2024-25 | B (score 4 of 5) |
| Achievement grade | C |
| Academic growth grade | A |
| Growth of the lowest-scoring 25% of students | A |
| Overall success rate on state tests, 2024-25 | 35.7% |
The state’s spring 2026 test file has the share of Memphis Grizzlies Preparatory Charter School students in tested grades who met or exceeded expectations on TCAP: 23.1% in English language arts, 28% in math, 42.9% in science and 45.2% in social studies. The 2025-26 letter grades have not been published yet.
The State Report Card page for Memphis Grizzlies Preparatory Charter School lists the school as a Reward School, the state’s label for high performance or improvement, and 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 Grizzlies Preparatory Charter School has no attendance zone. The school says any eligible sixth, seventh or eighth grader living in Shelby County can apply; families complete a free application and then schedule a visit. 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.grizzliesprep.org
- The district’s charter schools page and the state’s report card for Memphis Grizzlies Preparatory Charter School
- 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 Grizzlies Preparatory Charter School serve?
Fifth grade through eighth grade. The school is at 168 Jefferson Ave. in Memphis; the main office number is 901-474-0955.
What is Memphis Grizzlies Preparatory Charter School’s state report card grade?
Memphis Grizzlies Preparatory Charter School received a B overall in Tennessee’s 2024-25 School Letter Grades, according to the Tennessee Department of Education.
How do I apply to Memphis Grizzlies Preparatory Charter School?
The school says any eligible sixth, seventh or eighth grader living in Shelby County can apply; families complete a free application and then schedule a visit.
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