Shelby County
Private and church schools in Frayser & Raleigh
North Memphis neighborhoods where a handful of Christian academies, a new early-grades academy and a Cognia-accredited upper school serve families largely zoned to MSCS. 6 schools here; 4 registered for EFS and 3 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.
6
Schools listed here4
Registered for EFS in 2026-273
Approved on the West Tennessee ESA list1
Category IV or V only, so no EFS or ESA2
Include pre-K3
Teach through grade 12By type
All 6 schools in Frayser & Raleigh
| School | Type | Community | Grades | TN category | EFS 2026-27 | ESA (West TN) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Breath of Life Preparatory Academy 3795 Frasier Holly Rd, Memphis 38128 | Christian Schools | Frayser & Raleigh | PK-4 | II, IV | ✓ EFS | — |
| Christian Success Academy 3620 Austin Peay Hwy, Suite 2, Memphis 38128 | Christian Schools | Frayser & Raleigh | K-12 | IV | Not listed | — |
| Greater Praise Christian Academy 3475 N Watkins St, Memphis 38127 | Christian Schools | Frayser & Raleigh | K-12 | II | ✓ EFS | ✓ ESA |
| New Hope Christian Academy 3000 University St, Memphis 38127 | Christian Schools | Frayser & Raleigh | PK-7 | III | ✓ EFS | ✓ ESA |
| NorthStar Academy 2216 Clifton Avenue, Memphis 38127 | Independent & Secular Schools | Frayser & Raleigh | 4-12 | III | Not listed | — |
| The Land Academy Elementary School 3430 Overton Crossing, Memphis 38127 | Independent & Secular Schools | Frayser & Raleigh | K-2 | I | ✓ EFS | ✓ ESA |
| Source | Can families here use it? | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Education Freedom Scholarship | Yes | $7,530 anywhere in Tennessee |
| ESA | Usually, for income-eligible students 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 Pre-K (year-round application) | Priority by income |
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