Preschool & Early Learning in Hickory Hill, Whitehaven & Southeast Memphis
9 preschool & early learning in Hickory Hill, Whitehaven & Southeast Memphis: 2 registered for EFS and 3 approved for the ESA. A fast-changing stretch of newer microschools, early-grade academies, a Catholic parish school in Whitehaven and several small church-related programs.
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) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Beyond the Spectrum 5287 Knight Arnold Road, Memphis 38118 | Independent & Secular Schools | Hickory Hill, Whitehaven & Southeast Memphis | K-2 | I | ✓ EFS | ✓ ESA |
| 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 | — |
| Cornerstone Learning Center 8180 Sedgwick Way, Memphis 38125 | Christian Schools | Hickory Hill, Whitehaven & Southeast Memphis | PK-K | — | 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 |
| Toddler Town Prep 6479 Winchester Road, Suite 120, Memphis 38115 | Christian Schools | Hickory Hill, Whitehaven & Southeast Memphis | PK-2 | IV | 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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