School Board

Welcome to Read Foundation!

At Read Foundation, we believe every child deserves access to a high-quality, college-preparatory education that empowers them to thrive in school and beyond. As the proud operator of Memphis School of Excellence campuses, our mission is rooted in academic excellence, character development, and a deep commitment to the communities we serve.

Whether you're a student, parent, educator, or community partner, we welcome you to explore our work and join us in shaping a brighter future—one student at a time. Together, we’re raising the bar for public education in Tennessee.

Thank you for visiting—your support inspires our continued growth and impact.

At Read Foundation, we’re proud to operate K–12 campuses that provide a vibrant, high-quality, college-preparatory education to students across the Memphis metropolitan area. Here’s what makes us special:

• Diverse K–12 Network
  Our campuses include:

  • Cordova Elementary (K–5)

  • Cordova Secondary (6–12)

  • Mendenhall (PreK–8)

  • Winchester (9–12)
    – with our Nashville campus coming soon.

• Exceptional Academic Outcomes
  Our middle and high school campuses proudly achieve:

  • 98% graduation rate

  • 100% college acceptance rate

  • 100% ACT participation rate

  • One of the top 10 ACT composite scores in Memphis-Shelby County

• STEM-Focused Curriculum
  We offer a rigorous curriculum centered on science, technology, engineering, and math, while ensuring students receive a well-rounded education with all core subjects—plus AP and advanced middle school courses.

• Small Class Sizes, Strong Support
  With a student-to-teacher ratio of approximately 12:1, we foster personal attention and social-emotional development in a safe, nurturing environment

• Tuition-Free with Enriched Opportunities
  As a publicly funded charter school, we are tuition-free for all families. We also offer tutoring and numerous clubs—from chess and robotics to art, Spanish language, student council, and athletics 

Join Our School Family
Whether you're a current family or ready to enroll, our website offers easy access to the information you need—applications, calendars, support resources, and more—all optimized for mobile use readfoundationus.org.

Together, we’re more than schools—we’re a community committed to “Soaring to Excellence” in academic achievement, character, and college and career readiness. Welcome to Read Foundation—where every student is empowered to succeed!