Mount Moriah KinderCare Photo - Building

Top 20 Best Memphis Private Schools (2024-25)

For the 2024-25 school year, there are 79 private schools serving 15,034 students in Memphis, TN (there are 238 public schools, serving 109,210 public students). 12% of all K-12 students in Memphis, TN are educated in private schools (compared to the TN state average of 10%).
The top ranked private schools in Memphis, TN include Memphis University School, Presbyterian Day School and St. Agnes Academy and St. Dominic School.
The average tuition cost is $11,804, which is higher than the Tennessee private school average tuition cost of $11,380.
72% of private schools in Memphis, TN are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Catholic).

Top Ranked Memphis Private Schools (2024-25)

School
Location
Grades
Students
Immanuel Lutheran School
Immanuel Lutheran School Photo - Worship, praise, prayer and song are all a part of our school chapel services every Wednesday. 3rd graders share the song Great Big God!
(Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
(5)
6319 Raleigh Lagrange Road
Memphis, TN 38134
(901) 388-0205
Grades: NS-8
| 161 students
Memphis University School
Memphis University School Photo - Founded in 1893, Memphis University School provides an exceptional education for boys in grades 7-12.
All-boys
6191 Park Avenue
Memphis, TN 38119
(901) 260-1304
Grades: 6-12
| 665 students
Presbyterian Day School
Presbyterian Day School Photo - PDS
All-boys (Christian)
(3)
4025 Poplar Avenue
Memphis, TN 38111
(901) 842-4600
Grades: PK-6
| 463 students
St. Agnes Academy and St. Dominic School
St. Agnes Academy and St. Dominic School Photo - Teachers foster meaningful connections and offer support so every student feels a sense of belonging.
(Catholic)
(7)
4830 Walnut Grove Rd
Memphis, TN 38117
(901) 435-5819
Grades: PK-12
| 773 students
Christ Methodist Day School
Christ Methodist Day School Photo
(Methodist)
(3)
411 S Grove Park Road
Memphis, TN 38117
(901) 683-6873
Grades: PK-6
| 550 students
Christian Brothers High School
Christian Brothers High School Photo
All-boys (Catholic)
5900 Walnut Grove Rd
Memphis, TN 38120
(901) 261-4900
Grades: 9-12
| 720 students
The Collegiate School Of Memphis
(Christian)
3353 Faxon Ave
Memphis, TN 38122
(901) 591-8200
Grades: 6-12
| 350 students
Grace-St. Luke's Episcopal School
Grace-St. Luke's Episcopal School Photo - Historic Miss Lee's Preschool at GSL offers a play-based curriculum serving ages 2 to 4 in multiple Little Lukers, Pre-Kindergarten, and Junior Kindergarten classrooms. Miss Lee's celebrates 100 years in Memphis in 2024!
(Episcopal)
(8)
246 S. Belvedere Blvd.
Memphis, TN 38104
(901) 278-0200
Grades: NS-8
| 480 students
Harding Academy
Harding Academy Photo
(Christian)
1100 Cherry Road
Memphis, TN 38117
(901) 767-4494
Grades: NS-12
| 675 students
Holy Rosary Continuation School
(Catholic)
4841 Park Avenue
Memphis, TN 38117
(901) 685-1231
Grades: PK-8
| 455 students
Hutchison School
Hutchison School Photo - At Hutchison, girls discover the joy of learning.
All-girls
(8)
1740 Ridgeway Rd
Memphis, TN 38119
(901) 762-6672
Grades: NS-12
| 819 students
Lausanne Collegiate School
Lausanne Collegiate School Photo - Lausanne Collegiate School is dedicated to small class sizes and differentiation for students. There are many opportunities for one-on-one time with teachers for better understanding of concepts. Classes offer the opportunity for open dialogue and reflection in addition to inquiry and research.
(10)
1381 W Massey Rd
Memphis, TN 38120
(901) 474-1000
Grades: NS-12
| 876 students
Memphis Junior Academy
Memphis Junior Academy Photo
(Seventh Day Adventist)
(1)
50 N Mendenhall Rd
Memphis, TN 38117
(901) 683-1061
Grades: PK-10
| 51 students
New Hope Christian Academy
(Christian)
3000 University St
Memphis, TN 38127
(901) 230-9676
Grades: PK-6
| 409 students
Pleasant View School
Pleasant View School Photo
(Islamic)
1888 Bartlett Rd
Memphis, TN 38134
(901) 380-0122
Grades: PK-12
| 494 students
St. Ann Elementary School
(Catholic)
6529 Stage Road
Memphis, TN 38134
(901) 386-3328
Grades: PK-8
| 299 students
St. Louis Catholic School
(Catholic)
5192 Shady Grove Rd
Memphis, TN 38117
(901) 255-1900
Grades: PK-8
| 444 students
St. Mary's Episcopal School
St. Mary's Episcopal School Photo - Each girl's program of study is as unique as she is. Every year, we meet one-on-one with each girl and her family to discuss course options that best fit her interests, goals, and extracurricular life.
All-girls (Episcopal)
(2)
60 Perkins Extended
Memphis, TN 38117
(901) 537-1472
Grades: NS-12
| 822 students
Westminster Academy
Westminster Academy Photo
(Christian)
(4)
2520 Ridgeway Road
Memphis, TN 38119
(901) 380-9192
Grades: PK-12
| 437 students
Woodland Presbyterian School
Woodland Presbyterian School Photo
(Presbyterian)
(7)
5217 Park Ave
Memphis, TN 38119
(901) 685-0976
Grades: PK-8
| 374 students
1st Class Montessori - I
Montessori School
1336 Peabody Ave
Memphis, TN 38104
(901) 274-5622
Grades: 1-2
| 7 students
Archon Academy
All-boys | Alternative School
3030 Brunswick Rd
Memphis, TN 38133
(901) 531-1950
Grades: 8-12
| 48 students
Bartlett KinderCare
Bartlett KinderCare Photo - Toddler Classroom
Daycare / Preschool
6000 Bartlett Center Dr.
Memphis, TN 38134
(901) 373-9184
Grades: NS-PK
| n/a students
Bartlett United Methodist Pres
Daycare / Preschool (Methodist)
5676 Stage Road
Memphis, TN 38134
(901) 386-4651
Grades: K
| 20 students
Binghampton Christian Academy
(Christian)
175 N. Tillman Street
Memphis, TN 38111
(901) 323-4092
Grades: PK-8
| 125 students
Bornblum Jewish Community School
(Jewish)
(1)
6641 Humphreys Blvd
Memphis, TN 38120
(901) 747-2665
Grades: K-8
| 162 students
Bowie Reading And Learning Center
Alternative School
2550 Ridgeway Rd
Memphis, TN 38119
(901) 474-1081
Grades: K-12
| 94 students
Breath Of Life Preparatory Academy
Special Program Emphasis (Christian)
3795 Frayser Raleigh Rd
Memphis, TN 38128
(901) 383-5546
Grades: PK-3
| 87 students
Brinkley Heights Urban Academy
(Baptist)
(1)
3275 Rosamond Ave
Memphis, TN 38122
(901) 324-3022
Grades: PK-12
| 108 students
2911 Brunswick Rd
Memphis, TN 38133
(901) 373-0931
Grades: K-12
| 154 students
Calvary Baptist Academy
(Baptist)
3812 Kirby Pkwy
Memphis, TN 38115
(901) 795-5407
Grades: 3-12
| 21 students
Central Baptist School
(Baptist)
(1)
5470 Raleigh Lagrange Rd
Memphis, TN 38134
(901) 386-8161
Grades: PK-12
| 171 students
Christ The King Lutheran School
(Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
5296 Park Avenue
Memphis, TN 38119
(901) 682-8405
Grades: PK-8
| 157 students
Christ Trinity Christian Academy
(Church of God in Christ)
3655 Southwind Park Cv
Memphis, TN 38125
(901) 417-6428
Grades: PK-6
| 101 students
Christ Trinity Christian Academy-site 2
(Church of God in Christ)
3533 Ridge Meadow Pkwy
Memphis, TN 38115
(901) 334-7775
Grades: PK-5
| 98 students
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Memphis, Tennessee Private Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Grades
Students
1475 E Shelby Dr
Memphis, TN 38116
(901) 346-3060
Grades: 7-12
| 211 students
Cross Of Calvary Lutheran School (Closed 2006)
(Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
4327 Elvis Presley Blvd
Memphis, TN 38116
(901) 396-5566
Grades: K-8
| 71 students
Frayser Academy Of Christian Education (Closed 2010)
Special Program Emphasis (Christian)
3820 N Watkins St
Memphis, TN 38127
(901) 358-8026
Grades: 3-12
| 20 students
6384 Quince Road
Memphis, TN 38119
(901) 761-5663
Grades: PK-6
| 196 students
1082 Berclair Rd
Memphis, TN 38122
(901) 290-5555
Grades: PK-12
| 161 students
61 N. McLean Boulevard
Memphis, TN 38104
(901) 276-1221
Grades: 7-12
| 257 students
670 South Highland St
Memphis, TN 38111
(901) 323-1344
Grades: NS-8
| 100 students
3880 Forrest Avenue
Memphis, TN 38122
(901) 323-2162
Grades: NS-8
| 133 students
Shady Oaks School (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
501 N. Mendenhall Rd.
Memphis, TN 38117
(901) 682-9077
Grades: 5-8
| 34 students
4635 Stage Road
Memphis, TN 38128
(901) 386-8225
Grades: PK-K
| 22 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools in Memphis, TN?
The top ranked private schools in Memphis, TN include Memphis University School, Presbyterian Day School and St. Agnes Academy and St. Dominic School.
How many private schools are located in Memphis, TN?
79 private schools are located in Memphis, TN.
How much do private schools cost in Memphis, TN?
The average tuition cost is $11,804, which is higher than the Tennessee private school average tuition cost of $11,380.
How diverse are private schools in Memphis, TN?
Memphis, TN private schools are approximately 37% minority students, which is higher than the Tennessee private school average of 20%.
What percentage of students in Memphis, TN go to private school?
12% of all K-12 students in Memphis, TN are educated in private schools (compared to the TN state average of 10%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Memphis, TN?
72% of private schools in Memphis, TN are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Catholic).

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