Shelby County
Private and church schools in Hickory Hill, Whitehaven & Southeast Memphis
A fast-changing stretch of newer microschools, early-grade academies, a Catholic parish school in Whitehaven and several small church-related programs. 16 schools here; 5 registered for EFS and 6 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.
16
Schools listed here5
Registered for EFS in 2026-276
Approved on the West Tennessee ESA list5
Category IV or V only, so no EFS or ESA9
Include pre-K4
Teach through grade 12By type
Independent & Secular Schools
9 here
Browse →Christian Schools
6 here
Browse →Catholic Schools
1 here
Browse →All 16 schools in Hickory Hill, Whitehaven & Southeast Memphis
| School | Type | Community | Grades | TN category | EFS 2026-27 | ESA (West TN) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Beyond the Spectrum 5287 Knight Arnold Road, Memphis 38118 | Independent & Secular Schools | Hickory Hill, Whitehaven & Southeast Memphis | K-2 | I | ✓ EFS | ✓ ESA |
| Blueprint Avodah College & Career Academy 6120 Winchester Road, Memphis 38115 | Independent & Secular Schools | Hickory Hill, Whitehaven & Southeast Memphis | 9-12 | I | Not listed | — |
| Christ Trinity Christian Academy 3655 Southwind Park Cv, Memphis 38125 | Christian Schools | Hickory Hill, Whitehaven & Southeast Memphis | PK-K | IV | Not listed | — |
| Christ Trinity Christian Academy (Site 2) 3533 Ridge Meadow Pkwy, Memphis 38115 | Christian Schools | Hickory Hill, Whitehaven & Southeast Memphis | PK-K | IV | Not listed | — |
| Christ Trinity Christian Academy (Site 3) 5225 Shady Ridge Dr, Memphis 38141 | Christian Schools | Hickory Hill, Whitehaven & Southeast Memphis | PK-K | IV | Not listed | — |
| Compass Academy 7900 Lowrance Road, Memphis 38125 | Independent & Secular Schools | Hickory Hill, Whitehaven & Southeast Memphis | 1-12 | I-SP | Not listed | — |
| Cornerstone Learning Center 8180 Sedgwick Way, Memphis 38125 | Christian Schools | Hickory Hill, Whitehaven & Southeast Memphis | PK-K | — | Not listed | — |
| Cove Academy 9485 Crestwyn Hills Cove, Memphis 38125 | Independent & Secular Schools | Hickory Hill, Whitehaven & Southeast Memphis | 6-12 | I-SP, III | Not listed | — |
| Devout Academy 3097 Knight Arnold Road, Memphis 38118 | Independent & Secular Schools | Hickory Hill, Whitehaven & Southeast Memphis | K-12 | IV | Not listed | — |
| Global Learning Institute 3525 Hickory Hill Road, Bldg. B, Memphis 38115 | Independent & Secular Schools | Hickory Hill, Whitehaven & Southeast Memphis | PK-K | III | Not listed | ✓ ESA |
| Grit Learning Academy 5680 Winchester Road, Memphis 38115 | Independent & Secular Schools | Hickory Hill, Whitehaven & Southeast Memphis | K | I | Not listed | — |
| Little Learners Literacy Academy 2510 Mount Moriah Road, Memphis 38115 | Independent & Secular Schools | Hickory Hill, Whitehaven & Southeast Memphis | K | I | ✓ EFS | ✓ ESA |
| Memphis Performing Arts & Creative Academy 8146 E Shelby Drive, Memphis 38125 | Independent & Secular Schools | Hickory Hill, Whitehaven & Southeast Memphis | PK-8 | I | ✓ EFS | ✓ ESA |
| Sensational Enlightenment Academy 5960 Knight Arnold Rd, Memphis 38115 | Christian Schools | Hickory Hill, Whitehaven & Southeast Memphis | PK-5 | II, IV | ✓ EFS | ✓ ESA |
| St. Paul Catholic School 1425 E. Shelby Drive, Memphis 38116 | Catholic Schools | Hickory Hill, Whitehaven & Southeast Memphis | PK-8 | III | ✓ EFS | ✓ ESA |
| Toddler Town Prep 6479 Winchester Road, Suite 120, Memphis 38115 | Christian Schools | Hickory Hill, Whitehaven & Southeast Memphis | PK-2 | IV | Not listed | — |
| 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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