John P. Freeman Optional School
Grades: K-8
Students: 548
Type: Public
GreatSchools Rating
Student-Teacher
Ratio: 14:1
Student-Counselor
Ratio: 327:1
Certified Teachers: 83%
5250 Tulane Road
Memphis, TN 38109
Memphis, TN 38109
(901) 416-3156
Additional GreatSchools Ratings
9/10
8/10
NA
Academic ProgressNA
College Readiness5/10
Community Reviews
This school has really declined since 2005. You used to know, without a doubt, that you were receiving the best educators in the Mid-South. The teachers now do not care about the students’ advancements and often times participate in the bullying culture that has exploded there. The administrators do
Posted by a parent on 2/10/2026they the best great good smart for our kids. keeps them quick. thats y they are great.
Posted by a community member on 8/5/2015Memphis isnt known for smart kids but this school says it all I am a student here and u can not come here with anything so I will try to give you information about the school we are one of a kind and with students who know their stuff
Posted by a community member on 8/30/2014Great school! Caring teachers. Monica Smith is a superb principal and runs a well organized school. We are pleased! Well kept secret!
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Memphis schools - John P. Freeman Optional School is located at 5250 Tulane Road, Memphis TN 38109. John P. Freeman Optional School is in the Shelby County Schools. John P. Freeman Optional School is a Public school that serves grade levels K-8.
