Gmaa in Memphis, TN, serves 34 students from pre鈥搆indergarten through 9th grade in a city鈥揵ased, co鈥揺ducational setting with a Seventh Day Adventist affiliation.
The school maintains a student鈥搕eacher ratio of 9:1 with a total of 4 teachers supporting its programs.
Enrollment at Gmaa is 100 percent students of color, ranking the school among the top 20% of private schools in Tennessee for diversity.
Tuition aligns with local trends, offering an alternative to the average Memphis private elementary tuition of $13,330 and high school tuition of $14,553.
Gmaa operates within a large urban environment, providing education from early childhood through secondary levels in Memphis.
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-9
- Enrollment: 34 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Top Rankings
Gmaa ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Tennessee for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-9
Student Body
Total Students
34 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
100%
State avg.: 21%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
4 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
9:1
National avg.:
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the application deadline for Gmaa?
The application deadline for Gmaa is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
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