Quick Facts (2026-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 108 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Brinkley Heights Urban Academy
About the School
- Brinkley Heights Urban Academy is a private Christian School for at-risk inner-city children.
- BHUA is an interventionist type of school with an emphasis on early intervention through early childhood education.
- BHUA's focus is on educating the whole student in a nurturing safe environment where academic, social, and spiritual growth is pursued with fervor.
Quick Facts (2026-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 108 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
School Rankings
Brinkley Heights Urban Academy ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Tennessee for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Facts
Student Body
Total Students
108 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
82%
State avg.: 21%
Academic Profile
Total Classroom Teachers
10 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
National avg.:
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Tuition & Financial Aid
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Application URL
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the application deadline for Brinkley Heights Urban Academy?
The application deadline for Brinkley Heights Urban Academy is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
In what neighborhood is Brinkley Heights Urban Academy located?
Brinkley Heights Urban Academy is located in the The Heights neighborhood of Memphis, TN. There are 1 other private schools located in The Heights.
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Distance: 3.7 mi
Gr: PK-6 | 409 students
Avg. class size: 16 students
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Christian
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(901) 230-9676
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Gr: PK-12 | 494 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Sports: 3 | Extracurriculars: 6
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Distance: 3.1 mi
Gr: PK-6 | 439 students
Avg. class size: 17 students
Sports: 7 | Extracurriculars: 6
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School Reviews
5 4/8/2020
I love this school. 5 of my grandchildren go there. We are so blessed and we thank our Lord for the privilege of them going there. Thank you God.
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