Shelby County
Private and church schools in Cordova & Eads
East Shelby County along Germantown Parkway and Macon Road: two large K-12 Christian campuses, a Catholic high school and K-8, a Montessori school and Briarcrest's Eads campus. 12 schools here; 8 registered for EFS and 5 approved for the ESA.
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.
12
Schools listed here8
Registered for EFS in 2026-275
Approved on the West Tennessee ESA list2
Category IV or V only, so no EFS or ESA9
Include pre-K5
Teach through grade 12By type
Christian Schools
6 here
Browse →Independent & Secular Schools
4 here
Browse →Catholic Schools
2 here
Browse →All 12 schools in Cordova & Eads
| School | Type | Community | Grades | TN category | EFS 2026-27 | ESA (West TN) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Briarcrest Christian School 76 S. Houston Levee, Eads 38028 | Christian Schools | Cordova & Eads | PK-12 | II, III | ✓ EFS | — |
| Cadence Academy Preschool 8200 Macon Rd, Cordova 38018 | Independent & Secular Schools | Cordova & Eads | PK-1 | V | Not listed | — |
| Evangelical Christian School (Middle & Upper School) 7600 Macon Rd, Cordova 38018 | Christian Schools | Cordova & Eads | 4-12 | II, III | ✓ EFS | ✓ ESA |
| First Assembly Christian School 8650 Walnut Grove Rd, Cordova 38018 | Christian Schools | Cordova & Eads | PK-12 | II, III | ✓ EFS | — |
| Heritage Baptist Academy 711 N Houston Levee Rd, Cordova 38018 | Christian Schools | Cordova & Eads | PK-6 | II, III, IV | ✓ EFS | ✓ ESA |
| Highland Day School 400 N Houston Levee Rd, Cordova 38018 | Christian Schools | Cordova & Eads | PK-K | — | Not listed | — |
| Lambs & Ivy School 1185 Macon View Dr, Cordova 38018 | Independent & Secular Schools | Cordova & Eads | PK-2 | I | ✓ EFS | ✓ ESA |
| Lamplighter Montessori School 8563 Fay Rd, Cordova 38018 | Independent & Secular Schools | Cordova & Eads | PK-8 | III | ✓ EFS | — |
| Next Generation Preparatory School 2000 N Germantown Pkwy, Cordova 38016 | Independent & Secular Schools | Cordova & Eads | PK-7 | V | Not listed | — |
| Shady Oaks School 2000 N Germantown Pkwy, Cordova 38016 | Christian Schools | Cordova & Eads | K-12 | — | Not listed | — |
| St. Benedict at Auburndale 8250 Varnavas Drive, Cordova 38016 | Catholic Schools | Cordova & Eads | 9-12 | III | ✓ EFS | ✓ ESA |
| St. Francis of Assisi Catholic School 2100 N Germantown Pkwy, Cordova 38016 | Catholic Schools | Cordova & Eads | PK-8 | III | ✓ EFS | ✓ ESA |
| Source | Can families here use it? | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Education Freedom Scholarship | Yes | $7,530 anywhere in Tennessee |
| ESA | Only at addresses zoned to MSCS | Decided by the zoned public school |
| IEA | When the child has a covered IEP | Income is not tested |
| MOST | Yes | Need-based, partner schools |
| Pre-K | MSCS or your municipal district, by address | Priority by income |
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