Overview
Lester Prep is a public middle serving grades 6–8 in Memphis, Tennessee. The school enrolls 204 students. It is part of the Tennessee Public Charter School Commission district. The school operates as a charter school.
Source: NCES CCD (2025)
Strengths & Things to Consider
Indicators pulled CCD and benchmarked against Tennessee state averages. This is not a ranking — different families value different things.
Strengths
Smaller-than-average class sizes
11.5:1 student-to-teacher ratio (US average ≈ 16:1)
Charter school with flexibility in curriculum
Publicly funded with greater autonomy over instruction and staffing
Key Facts
SectorPublic
School Type—
LevelMiddle
Grade Span6–8
DistrictTennessee Public Charter School Commission
County47157
CityMemphis
ZIP38112
CharterYes
MagnetNo
Title INo
NCES School ID470015702370
Student Demographics
Total Enrollment204
White2.0%
Hispanic / Latino1.5%
Black / African American95.6%
Asian0.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native0.0%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.0%
Two or More Races1.0%
Race / Ethnicity Distribution
Source: NCES CCD (2025)