Does Lord's Tabernacle Christian Academy take the Education Freedom Scholarship?
No. Lord's Tabernacle Christian Academy holds Category IV approval, and the Education Freedom Scholarship pays only registered Category I, II or III schools.
Parents here usually lean on congregation pricing and the school's own grants; with a covered IEP, the IEA can still pay, since it accepts labels IV and V.
Can an MSCS-zone ESA student use the account at Lord's Tabernacle Christian Academy?
Not right now. Lord's Tabernacle Christian Academy is not on the West Tennessee ESA list updated September 24, 2026, so ESA money cannot be spent here unless TDOE approves the school later.
Only Category I, II and III schools can be approved for the ESA.
What do state and federal records show for Lord's Tabernacle Christian Academy?
Lord's Tabernacle Christian Academy serves grades PK-3 in Memphis, Shelby County, with an Other religious affiliation. TDOE's 2026-27 directory reports 44 students; the NCES 2021-22 survey counted 9; the NCES staffing figures imply roughly 3 students per teacher. Memberships reported to the federal survey: Association of Christian Schools International (ACSI).
| Program | This school | What that means |
|---|---|---|
| Tennessee approval | Category IV (ACSI) | Tells you which programs can pay, says nothing about quality |
| Education Freedom Scholarship | Its label rules out signing up | $7,530 a year for each EFS student |
| ESA (MSCS zone) | Not on the 9/24/26 list | $10,132.54 for eligible MSCS-zone students |
| IEA (IEP required) | Category permits IEA use | The school must also agree to take IEA students |
What should a family ask Lord's Tabernacle Christian Academy about tuition and aid?
The state lists leave these questions open:
- Are you working toward label I, II or III, which would let you sign up for EFS?
- What is tuition for my child's grade, and what fees are billed separately?
- Which need-based aid, sibling discount or member rate applies after the state award?
- Does the school take part in MOST, and does its aid form require an EFS or ESA application?
- Do you take IEA students, and what extra support comes with the price?
- Is the preschool a Smart Steps provider, and does it run a district pre-K room?
What other private schools are close to Lord's Tabernacle Christian Academy?
This directory lists 21 schools in Midtown, Downtown, North & South Memphis, 10 of them EFS-registered for 2026-27. Mostly zoned to Memphis-Shelby County Schools, so income-eligible students can usually use the ESA. See all schools in Midtown, Downtown, North & South Memphis →
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Memphis · Grades K-12
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Memphis · Grades PK-12
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