Preschool & Early Learning in Midtown, Downtown, North & South Memphis
3 preschool & early learning in Midtown, Downtown, North & South Memphis: 0 registered for EFS and 0 approved for the ESA. The urban core between the river and Highland Street: an Episcopal parish day school, a boys' K-6 on Poplar, Montessori and lab schools, small church academies and the largest homeschool umbrella program in West Tennessee.
Funding note: Pre-K sits outside EFS and the ESA, which begin at kindergarten. MSCS Pre-K, Voluntary Pre-K and Smart Steps are the tools for these years. Mostly zoned to Memphis-Shelby County Schools, so income-eligible students can usually use the ESA.
| School | Type | Community | Grades | TN category | EFS 2026-27 | ESA (West TN) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st Class Montessori 1336 Peabody Ave, Memphis 38104 | Independent & Secular Schools | Midtown, Downtown, North & South Memphis | PK-2 | — | Not listed | — |
| Lipman Early Learning & Research Center (University of Memphis) 3771 Poplar Avenue, Memphis 38111 | Independent & Secular Schools | Midtown, Downtown, North & South Memphis | PK-K | V | Not listed | — |
| St. Luke's Day School 480 S Highland St, Memphis 38111 | Christian Schools | Midtown, Downtown, North & South Memphis | PK-K | — | Not listed | — |
| Flag | Means | Does not mean |
|---|---|---|
| EFS ✓ | The $7,530 EFS can pay here in 2026-27 | A seat or a set tuition |
| ESA ✓ | Approved for MSCS-zone ESA students | Open to students zoned to a municipal district |
| Category IV/V | Approved by Tennessee to operate | Eligible for EFS or the ESA |
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