School directory

Memphis-area private schools: all 116, with Tennessee program status

Shelby, Tipton and Fayette schools pulled from the federal survey and the state's 2026-27 files and lined up side by side: state label, grades, head count and whether each is signed up for EFS (61 records) or approved for the ESA (50).

About these records. Each listing combines the federal Private School Survey (2023-24, or 2021-22 for non-responders) with the Tennessee Department of Education's 2026-27 Non-Public Schools Directory (updated October 5, 2026), the EFS registered-school list (updated August 24, 2026) and the West Tennessee ESA list (updated September 24, 2026), all pulled October 30, 2026. Schools do not report tuition to the state, so ask the school for it.
116
Schools listed here
61
Registered for EFS in 2026-27
50
Approved on the West Tennessee ESA list
28
Category IV or V only, so no EFS or ESA
68
Include pre-K
58
Teach through grade 12

By area

All 116 schools

SchoolTypeCommunityGradesTN categoryEFS 2026-27ESA (West TN)
1st Class Montessori
1336 Peabody Ave, Memphis 38104
Independent & Secular SchoolsMidtown, Downtown, North & South MemphisPK-2—Not listed—
Autism Centers of Tennessee
721 West Brookhaven Circle, Memphis 38117
Independent & Secular SchoolsEast Memphis & the Poplar CorridorPK-5VNot listed—
Beyond the Spectrum
5287 Knight Arnold Road, Memphis 38118
Independent & Secular SchoolsHickory Hill, Whitehaven & Southeast MemphisK-2I✓ EFS✓ ESA
Binghampton Christian Academy
175 N. Tillman Street, Memphis 38111
Christian SchoolsMidtown, Downtown, North & South MemphisPK-8II✓ EFS✓ ESA
Blueprint Avodah College & Career Academy
6120 Winchester Road, Memphis 38115
Independent & Secular SchoolsHickory Hill, Whitehaven & Southeast Memphis9-12INot listed—
Bornblum Jewish Community School
6641 Humphreys Blvd, Memphis 38120
East Memphis & the Poplar CorridorK-8III✓ EFS—
Bowie Reading and Learning Center
2550 Ridgeway Rd, Memphis 38119
Independent & Secular SchoolsEast Memphis & the Poplar CorridorPK-12III✓ EFS—
Breath of Life Preparatory Academy
3795 Frasier Holly Rd, Memphis 38128
Christian SchoolsFrayser & RaleighPK-4II, IV✓ EFS—
Briarcrest Christian School
76 S. Houston Levee, Eads 38028
Christian SchoolsCordova & EadsPK-12II, III✓ EFS—
Brinkley Heights Urban Academy
3260 Macon Rd, Memphis 38122
Christian SchoolsMidtown, Downtown, North & South MemphisPK-12III, IV✓ EFS✓ ESA
Brunswick Day School
2911 Brunswick Road, Memphis 38133
Independent & Secular SchoolsBartlett, Arlington & the Raleigh-LaGrange CorridorK-12I-SPNot listed—
Cadence Academy Preschool
8200 Macon Rd, Cordova 38018
Independent & Secular SchoolsCordova & EadsPK-1VNot listed—
Central Baptist School
5470 Raleigh Lagrange Rd, Memphis 38134
Christian SchoolsBartlett, Arlington & the Raleigh-LaGrange CorridorPK-12II, III, IV✓ EFS✓ ESA
Central Learning Center
2005 E Winchester Blvd, Collierville 38017
Christian SchoolsGermantown & ColliervillePK-KIVNot listed—
Christ Methodist Day School
411 S Grove Park Rd, Memphis 38117
Christian SchoolsEast Memphis & the Poplar CorridorPK-6III✓ EFS✓ ESA
Christ the King Lutheran School
5296 Park Ave, Memphis 38119
Christian SchoolsEast Memphis & the Poplar CorridorPK-8II✓ EFS✓ ESA
Christ Trinity Christian Academy
3655 Southwind Park Cv, Memphis 38125
Christian SchoolsHickory Hill, Whitehaven & Southeast MemphisPK-KIVNot listed—
Christ Trinity Christian Academy (Site 2)
3533 Ridge Meadow Pkwy, Memphis 38115
Christian SchoolsHickory Hill, Whitehaven & Southeast MemphisPK-KIVNot listed—
Christ Trinity Christian Academy (Site 3)
5225 Shady Ridge Dr, Memphis 38141
Christian SchoolsHickory Hill, Whitehaven & Southeast MemphisPK-KIVNot listed—
Christian Brothers High School
5900 Walnut Grove Rd, Memphis 38120
Catholic SchoolsEast Memphis & the Poplar Corridor9-12III✓ EFS✓ ESA
Christian Life Academy of Memphis
9375 Davies Plantation Road, Bartlett 38133
Christian SchoolsBartlett, Arlington & the Raleigh-LaGrange CorridorK-8IVNot listed—
Christian Success Academy
3620 Austin Peay Hwy, Suite 2, Memphis 38128
Christian SchoolsFrayser & RaleighK-12IVNot listed—
Compass Academy
7900 Lowrance Road, Memphis 38125
Independent & Secular SchoolsHickory Hill, Whitehaven & Southeast Memphis1-12I-SPNot listed—
Concord Academy
4942 Walnut Grove Rd, Memphis 38117
Independent & Secular SchoolsEast Memphis & the Poplar Corridor6-12III✓ EFS✓ ESA
Cornerstone Learning Center
8180 Sedgwick Way, Memphis 38125
Christian SchoolsHickory Hill, Whitehaven & Southeast MemphisPK-K—Not listed—
Cove Academy
9485 Crestwyn Hills Cove, Memphis 38125
Independent & Secular SchoolsHickory Hill, Whitehaven & Southeast Memphis6-12I-SP, IIINot listed—
Creative Life Preparatory School
1222 Riverside Blvd, Memphis 38106
Independent & Secular SchoolsMidtown, Downtown, North & South MemphisK-12II, IV✓ EFS✓ ESA
Daybreak Treatment Center and Specialized School
2262 S. Germantown Road, Germantown 38138
Independent & Secular SchoolsGermantown & Collierville4-12I-SPNot listed—
Devout Academy
3097 Knight Arnold Road, Memphis 38118
Independent & Secular SchoolsHickory Hill, Whitehaven & Southeast MemphisK-12IVNot listed—
Dolphin STEM Academy
1922 Exeter Road #21, Germantown 38138
Independent & Secular SchoolsGermantown & ColliervilleK-12IIINot listed—
Drummonds Christian Academy
2357 Wilkinsville Road, Drummonds 38023
Christian SchoolsMillington & Tipton CountyK-12IVNot listed—
Emmanuel United Methodist Kindergarten
2404 Kirby Rd, Memphis 38119
Christian SchoolsEast Memphis & the Poplar CorridorPK-KIVNot listed—
Endeavor Microschool
707 New Byhalia Rd, Collierville 38017
Independent & Secular SchoolsGermantown & ColliervilleK-8VNot listed—
Evangelical Christian School (Lower School)
1920 Forest Hill Irene Rd, Germantown 38139
Christian SchoolsGermantown & ColliervillePK-3II, III✓ EFS✓ ESA
Evangelical Christian School (Middle & Upper School)
7600 Macon Rd, Cordova 38018
Christian SchoolsCordova & Eads4-12II, III✓ EFS✓ ESA
Faith Christian Academy
9114 Davies Plantation Rd, Bartlett 38133
Christian SchoolsBartlett, Arlington & the Raleigh-LaGrange CorridorK-12VNot listed—
Faith Christian School
4550 Austin Peay Hwy N Bldg #1, Memphis 38135
Christian SchoolsBartlett, Arlington & the Raleigh-LaGrange CorridorK-12IVNot listed—
Faith Heritage Christian Academy
4274 Duncan Rd, Millington 38053
Christian SchoolsMillington & Tipton CountyK-12II, IVNot listed—
Fayette Academy
15090 Us Highway 64, Somerville 38068
Christian SchoolsFayette County (Somerville, Rossville & Oakland)PK-12III✓ EFS✓ ESA
Fayette Christian School
12465 Us Highway 64, Somerville 38068
Christian SchoolsFayette County (Somerville, Rossville & Oakland)PK-12II, IV✓ EFS—
First Assembly Christian School
8650 Walnut Grove Rd, Cordova 38018
Christian SchoolsCordova & EadsPK-12II, III✓ EFS—
Gallaway Christian Academy
377 Main St, Gallaway 38036
Christian SchoolsFayette County (Somerville, Rossville & Oakland)K-12IVNot listed—
Gateway Christian Schools
4070 Macon Road, Memphis 38122
Christian SchoolsMidtown, Downtown, North & South MemphisK-12IVNot listed—
Germantown Baptist Church Learning Center
9450 Poplar Ave, Germantown 38139
Christian SchoolsGermantown & ColliervillePK-KIVNot listed—
Global Learning Institute
3525 Hickory Hill Road, Bldg. B, Memphis 38115
Independent & Secular SchoolsHickory Hill, Whitehaven & Southeast MemphisPK-KIIINot listed✓ ESA
Grace Ministries and Christian School
205 Henry Drive, Somerville 38086
Christian SchoolsFayette County (Somerville, Rossville & Oakland)K-12IVNot listed—
Grace-St. Luke's Episcopal School
246 S Belvedere Blvd, Memphis 38104
Christian SchoolsMidtown, Downtown, North & South MemphisPK-8III✓ EFS✓ ESA
Greater Memphis Adventist Academy
3333 Old Brownsville Rd, Memphis 38134
Christian SchoolsBartlett, Arlington & the Raleigh-LaGrange CorridorK-8IINot listed—
Greater Praise Christian Academy
3475 N Watkins St, Memphis 38127
Christian SchoolsFrayser & RaleighK-12II✓ EFS✓ ESA
Grit Learning Academy
5680 Winchester Road, Memphis 38115
Independent & Secular SchoolsHickory Hill, Whitehaven & Southeast MemphisKINot listed—
Harding Academy of Memphis
1100 Cherry Rd, Memphis 38117
Christian SchoolsEast Memphis & the Poplar CorridorK-12III✓ EFS✓ ESA
Harmony Independent Schools
1082 Berclair Road, Memphis 38122
Independent & Secular SchoolsMidtown, Downtown, North & South MemphisPK-12III✓ EFS✓ ESA
Heritage Baptist Academy
711 N Houston Levee Rd, Cordova 38018
Christian SchoolsCordova & EadsPK-6II, III, IV✓ EFS✓ ESA
Highland Day School
400 N Houston Levee Rd, Cordova 38018
Christian SchoolsCordova & EadsPK-K—Not listed—
Highlands Glen Academy
710 Hickory Grove Loop, Oakland 38060
Independent & Secular SchoolsFayette County (Somerville, Rossville & Oakland)K-12IIINot listed—
Highlands Preparatory Academy
710 Hickory Grove Loop, Oakland 38060
Christian SchoolsFayette County (Somerville, Rossville & Oakland)PK-12IVNot listed—
Holy Rosary Catholic School
4841 Park Avenue, Memphis 38117
Catholic SchoolsEast Memphis & the Poplar CorridorPK-8III✓ EFS✓ ESA
Hutchison School
1740 Ridgeway Rd, Memphis 38119
Independent & Secular SchoolsEast Memphis & the Poplar CorridorPK-12III✓ EFS✓ ESA
Immaculate Conception Cathedral School
1669 Central Ave, Memphis 38104
Catholic SchoolsMidtown, Downtown, North & South MemphisPK-8—Not listed—
Immanuel Lutheran School
6319 Raleigh Lagrange Rd, Memphis 38134
Christian SchoolsBartlett, Arlington & the Raleigh-LaGrange CorridorPK-8II✓ EFS✓ ESA
Kingdom Christian Academy
10545 Collierville Rd, Collierville 38017
Christian SchoolsGermantown & ColliervilleK-12IVNot listed—
Lambs & Ivy School
1185 Macon View Dr, Cordova 38018
Independent & Secular SchoolsCordova & EadsPK-2I✓ EFS✓ ESA
Lamplighter Montessori School
8563 Fay Rd, Cordova 38018
Independent & Secular SchoolsCordova & EadsPK-8III✓ EFS—
Lausanne Collegiate School
1381 W Massey Rd, Memphis 38120
Independent & Secular SchoolsEast Memphis & the Poplar CorridorK-12III✓ EFS—
Lipman Early Learning & Research Center (University of Memphis)
3771 Poplar Avenue, Memphis 38111
Independent & Secular SchoolsMidtown, Downtown, North & South MemphisPK-KVNot listed—
Little Learners Literacy Academy
2510 Mount Moriah Road, Memphis 38115
Independent & Secular SchoolsHickory Hill, Whitehaven & Southeast MemphisKI✓ EFS✓ ESA
Lord's Tabernacle Christian Academy
2818 Midland, Memphis 38111
Midtown, Downtown, North & South MemphisPK-3IVNot listed—
Macon Road Baptist School
11015 Hwy 64, Arlington 38002
Christian SchoolsBartlett, Arlington & the Raleigh-LaGrange CorridorPK-12—Not listed—
Madonna Learning Center
7007 Poplar Ave, Germantown 38138
Independent & Secular SchoolsGermantown & ColliervillePK-12III✓ EFS—
Margolin Hebrew Academy
390 S White Station Rd, Memphis 38117
East Memphis & the Poplar CorridorPK-12III✓ EFS✓ ESA
Maria Montessori School
740 Harbor Bend Rd, Memphis 38103
Independent & Secular SchoolsMidtown, Downtown, North & South MemphisPK-8VNot listed—
Memphis Heritage Christian School
3802 Gragg Avenue, Memphis 38108
Christian SchoolsMidtown, Downtown, North & South MemphisPK-8INot listed✓ ESA
Memphis Junior Academy
50 N Mendenhall Rd, Memphis 38117
Christian SchoolsEast Memphis & the Poplar CorridorPK-10II, III✓ EFS—
Memphis Oral School for the Deaf
7901 Poplar Ave, Germantown 38138
Independent & Secular SchoolsGermantown & ColliervilleK-12—Not listed—
Memphis Performing Arts & Creative Academy
8146 E Shelby Drive, Memphis 38125
Independent & Secular SchoolsHickory Hill, Whitehaven & Southeast MemphisPK-8I✓ EFS✓ ESA
Memphis University School
6191 Park Ave, Memphis 38119
Independent & Secular SchoolsEast Memphis & the Poplar Corridor6-12III✓ EFS—
Mid-South Gifted Academy
121 E S St, Collierville 38017
Independent & Secular SchoolsGermantown & ColliervillePK-12II, III✓ EFS✓ ESA
Midsouth Montessori Center
2755 Appling Road, Memphis 38133
Independent & Secular SchoolsBartlett, Arlington & the Raleigh-LaGrange CorridorPK-2VNot listed—
Midtown Montessori School
1430 Poplar Ave, Memphis 38104
Independent & Secular SchoolsMidtown, Downtown, North & South MemphisPK-6—Not listed—
Miraaj Academy - Sacred Seeds School
594 N 2nd Street, Memphis 38105
Independent & Secular SchoolsMidtown, Downtown, North & South MemphisK-5IIINot listed✓ ESA
New Hope Christian Academy
3000 University St, Memphis 38127
Christian SchoolsFrayser & RaleighPK-7III✓ EFS✓ ESA
Next Generation Preparatory School
2000 N Germantown Pkwy, Cordova 38016
Independent & Secular SchoolsCordova & EadsPK-7VNot listed—
NorthStar Academy
2216 Clifton Avenue, Memphis 38127
Independent & Secular SchoolsFrayser & Raleigh4-12IIINot listed—
Olivia's Montessori Preschool
2755 Appling Rd, Memphis 38133
Independent & Secular SchoolsBartlett, Arlington & the Raleigh-LaGrange CorridorPK-K—Not listed—
Our Lady of Perpetual Help Catholic School
8151 Poplar Avenue, Germantown 38138
Catholic SchoolsGermantown & ColliervillePK-8III✓ EFS✓ ESA
PAX Academy
5545 Murray Road, Suite 207 #1600, Memphis 38119
Independent & Secular SchoolsEast Memphis & the Poplar CorridorK-12IVNot listed—
Pleasant View School
1888 Bartlett Rd, Memphis 38134
Bartlett, Arlington & the Raleigh-LaGrange CorridorPK-12III✓ EFS✓ ESA
Presbyterian Day School
4025 Poplar Ave, Memphis 38111
Christian SchoolsMidtown, Downtown, North & South MemphisPK-6III✓ EFS✓ ESA
PURE Academy
3925 Chelsea Ave Ext., Memphis 38108
Independent & Secular SchoolsMidtown, Downtown, North & South Memphis9-12I✓ EFS✓ ESA
Rossville Christian Academy
280 High St, Rossville 38066
Christian SchoolsFayette County (Somerville, Rossville & Oakland)PK-12II, III✓ EFS—
Seed Academy
202 West Poplar Avenue, Collierville 38017
Independent & Secular SchoolsGermantown & ColliervilleK-5VNot listed—
Sensational Enlightenment Academy
5960 Knight Arnold Rd, Memphis 38115
Christian SchoolsHickory Hill, Whitehaven & Southeast MemphisPK-5II, IV✓ EFS✓ ESA
Shady Oaks School
2000 N Germantown Pkwy, Cordova 38016
Christian SchoolsCordova & EadsK-12—Not listed—
St. Agnes Academy-St. Dominic School
4830 Walnut Grove Rd, Memphis 38117
Catholic SchoolsEast Memphis & the Poplar CorridorPK-12III✓ EFS✓ ESA
St. Ann Catholic School
6529 Stage Road, Bartlett 38134
Catholic SchoolsBartlett, Arlington & the Raleigh-LaGrange CorridorPK-8III✓ EFS✓ ESA
St. Benedict at Auburndale
8250 Varnavas Drive, Cordova 38016
Catholic SchoolsCordova & Eads9-12III✓ EFS✓ ESA
St. Francis of Assisi Catholic School
2100 N Germantown Pkwy, Cordova 38016
Catholic SchoolsCordova & EadsPK-8III✓ EFS✓ ESA
St. George's Independent School (Collierville)
1880 Wolf River Blvd, Collierville 38017
Christian SchoolsGermantown & Collierville6-12III✓ EFS✓ ESA
St. George's Independent School (Germantown)
8250 Poplar Avenue, Germantown 38138
Christian SchoolsGermantown & ColliervillePK-5III✓ EFS✓ ESA
St. Louis Catholic School
5192 Shady Grove Road, Memphis 38117
Catholic SchoolsEast Memphis & the Poplar CorridorPK-8III✓ EFS✓ ESA
St. Luke's Day School
480 S Highland St, Memphis 38111
Christian SchoolsMidtown, Downtown, North & South MemphisPK-K—Not listed—
St. Mary's Episcopal School
60 Perkins Ext, Memphis 38117
Christian SchoolsEast Memphis & the Poplar CorridorPK-12III✓ EFS—
St. Paul Catholic School
1425 E. Shelby Drive, Memphis 38116
Catholic SchoolsHickory Hill, Whitehaven & Southeast MemphisPK-8III✓ EFS✓ ESA
Tennessee Preparatory Academy
2835 Broad Ave, Memphis 38112
Christian SchoolsMidtown, Downtown, North & South Memphis10-12—Not listed—
The Bodine School
2432 Yester Oaks Dr, Germantown 38139
Independent & Secular SchoolsGermantown & Collierville1-6III✓ EFS✓ ESA
The Collegiate School of Memphis
3353 Faxon Ave, Memphis 38122
Christian SchoolsMidtown, Downtown, North & South Memphis6-12III✓ EFS✓ ESA
The Lab School of Memphis
1738 Galloway Ave., Memphis 38112
Independent & Secular SchoolsMidtown, Downtown, North & South MemphisPK-9III✓ EFS✓ ESA
The Land Academy Elementary School
3430 Overton Crossing, Memphis 38127
Independent & Secular SchoolsFrayser & RaleighK-2I✓ EFS✓ ESA
The Phoenix School for Creative Learning
2404 Arthur Rd, Germantown 38138
Independent & Secular SchoolsGermantown & Collierville4-12—Not listed—
Tipton Christian Academy
2105 Hwy 59 S, Covington 38019
Christian SchoolsMillington & Tipton CountyK-12II, III✓ EFS—
Tipton-Rosemark Academy
8696 Rosemark Road, Millington 38053
Independent & Secular SchoolsMillington & Tipton CountyPK-12III✓ EFS✓ ESA
Toddler Town Prep
6479 Winchester Road, Suite 120, Memphis 38115
Christian SchoolsHickory Hill, Whitehaven & Southeast MemphisPK-2IVNot listed—
Varangon Academy
3030 Brunswick Rd, Memphis 38133
Independent & Secular SchoolsBartlett, Arlington & the Raleigh-LaGrange Corridor7-12—Not listed—
Westminster Academy
2520 Ridgeway Rd, Memphis 38119
Christian SchoolsEast Memphis & the Poplar CorridorPK-12II✓ EFS✓ ESA
Woodland Presbyterian School
5217 Park Ave, Memphis 38119
Christian SchoolsEast Memphis & the Poplar CorridorPK-8III✓ EFS✓ ESA
Word of Faith Christian Academy
3528 Sharpe Ave, Memphis 38111
Christian SchoolsMidtown, Downtown, North & South MemphisPK-12II, IV✓ EFS✓ ESA
Registered vs eligible: not the same thing
On the EFS listCategory I-III, not registeredCategory IV or V only
Can EFS pay in 2026-27?YesNoNo
Could it join for 2027-28?Must re-register each yearYes, Nov 16, 2026 - Apr 30, 2027Only after gaining Category I-III approval
IEA possible?YesYesYes

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