Lambs & Ivy School

Lambs & Ivy is a private school that understands the most important years of a child's development are infancy thru age 5.
Along with our broad base of diverse students, we have earned the professional distinction of being among the leaders of providing quality early childhood development.
We have demonstrated a commitment to the critical mission of quality early child development and our management team has frequently consulted with the private sector on issues relating to early child development, including consulting with a delegation from Shanghai, China to discuss ways of improving early childcare within their country.
Our mission is to partnership with our parents and the community to empower and challenge preschoolers through second grade students into developing self-confidence and the skills to become independent learners who will succeed and contribute responsibly in a globally diverse society.
Through our curricula we will ensure that each student is empowered with the knowledge and skills necessary to meet challenges of today as well as tomorrow.

Quick Facts (2025-26)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-1
  • Enrollment: 139 students
  • Application Deadline: None / Rolling
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

Top Rankings

Lambs & Ivy School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Tennessee for:

Category
Attribute

School Overview

Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-1

Student Body

Total Students
139 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
91%
State avg.: 20%
Students by Grade
Lambs & Ivy School Student By Grade

Academics and Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers
1 teacher

Tuition and Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline
None / Rolling

School Notes

  • Lambs & Ivy is a private school that understands the most important years of a child's development are infancy thru age 5. Along with our broad base of diverse students, we have earned the professional distinction of being among the leaders of providing quality early childhood development. We have demonstrated a commitment to the critical mission of quality early child development and our management team has frequently consulted with the private sector on issues relating to early child development, including consulting with a delegation from Shanghai, China to discuss ways of improving early childcare within their country. Our mission is to partnership with our parents and the community to empower and challenge preschoolers through second grade students into developing self-confidence and the skills to become independent learners who will succeed and contribute responsibly in a globally diverse society. Through our curricula we will ensure that each student is empowered with the knowledge and skills necessary to meet challenges of today as well as tomorrow.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

Frequently Asked Questions

When is the application deadline for Lambs & Ivy School?
The application deadline for Lambs & Ivy School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).

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Quick Facts (2025-26)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-1
  • Enrollment: 139 students
  • Application Deadline: None / Rolling
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)

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The average private school tuition in Shelby County, TN is $14,050 for elementary schools and $16,286 for high schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).
The average acceptance rate in Shelby County, TN is 85% (read more about average acceptance rates across the country).

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