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)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 108 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Top Rankings
Brinkley Heights Urban Academy ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Tennessee for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-12
Student Body
Total Students
108 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
82%
State avg.: 20%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
10 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
National avg.:
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Application URL
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
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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The nearest high school and elementary school to Brinkley Heights Urban Academy is The Collegiate School Of Memphis (0.9 miles away)
The nearest preschool is Memphis Heritage Christian School (1.4 miles away)
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Quick Facts
The Collegiate School Of Memphis
(Christian)
3353 Faxon Ave
Memphis, TN 38122
(901) 591-8200
Memphis, TN 38122
(901) 591-8200
0.9 miles
Gr: 6-12 | 350 students Tuition listed
Gateway Christian Schools - Campus School
Alternative School (Baptist)
4070 Macon Rd
Memphis, TN 38122
(901) 458-4276
Memphis, TN 38122
(901) 458-4276
1.5 miles
Gr: 3-12 | 100 students
4025 Poplar Avenue
Memphis, TN 38111
(901) 842-4600
Memphis, TN 38111
(901) 842-4600
3.1 miles
Gr: PK-6 | 439 students Avg. class size: 17 students Sports: 7 | Extracurrculars: 6 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
New Hope Christian Academy
(Christian)
3000 University St
Memphis, TN 38127
(901) 230-9676
Memphis, TN 38127
(901) 230-9676
3.7 miles
Gr: PK-6 | 409 students Avg. class size: 16 students Sports: 6 | Extracurrculars: 1 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Pleasant View School ![Pleasant View School Photo]( "Pleasant View School Photo")
(Islamic)
1888 Bartlett Rd
Memphis, TN 38134
(901) 380-0122
Memphis, TN 38134
(901) 380-0122
4.1 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 494 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 3 | Extracurrculars: 6 Tuition listed
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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