Beacon College Preparatory

Beacon College Preparatory serves 321 students in grades Kindergarten-5. 
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≤20% (which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 34%).
Minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 43% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Quick Facts (2026)

  • School Type: Charter School
  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 321 students
  • Minority Enrollment: 97%
  • : ≤20% (Btm 50% in TN)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education

School Overview

Beacon College Preparatory's student population of 321 students has grown by 328% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
321 students
Total Classroom Teachers (23-24)
16 teachers

School Rankings

The diversity score of Beacon College Preparatory is 0.54, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.62. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (TN)
≤20%
34%
Student-Teacher Ratio
n/a
15:1
American Indian
2%
n/a
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
36%
16%
Black
58%
20%
White
3%
57%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
0.54
(22-23)
1.6%
23.6%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

How many students attend Beacon College Preparatory?
321 students attend Beacon College Preparatory.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
58% of Beacon College Preparatory students are Black, 36% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are White, 2% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What grades does Beacon College Preparatory offer ?
Beacon College Preparatory offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Beacon College Preparatory part of?
Beacon College Preparatory is part of Memphis-Shelby County Schools.
In what neighborhood is Beacon College Preparatory located?
Beacon College Preparatory is located in the Stage Park Meadows neighborhood of Memphis, TN. There are 1 other public schools located in Stage Park Meadows.

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Quick Facts (2026)

  • School Type: Charter School
  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 321 students
  • Minority Enrollment: 97%
  • : ≤20% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education

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