Cross Of Calvary Lutheran School in Memphis, TN, serves 71 co–educational students from kindergarten through 8th grade in a central city setting.
The school is affiliated with the Lutheran Church Missouri Synod and provides a regular elementary and secondary program.
The student–teacher ratio of 18:1, supported by 4 teachers for a moderately sized student body.
The student population is 100 percent students of color, reflecting local community diversity.
Cross Of Calvary Lutheran School operates near several other private options in Memphis, including St. Paul Catholic School and Greater Memphis Adventist Academy.
School Overview
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
Student Body
Total Students
71 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
100%
State avg.: 20%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
4 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
18:1
National avg.: 13:1
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the application deadline for Cross Of Calvary Lutheran School?
The application deadline for Cross Of Calvary Lutheran School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
Nearby Private Schools
The nearest high school to Cross Of Calvary Lutheran School is Gmaa (3.9 miles away)
The nearest elementary school and preschool is St. Paul Catholic School (0.9 miles away)
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St. Paul Catholic School![St. Paul Catholic School Photo]( "St. Paul Catholic School Photo")
(Catholic)
1425 East Shelby Drive
Memphis, TN 38116
(901) 346-0862
Memphis, TN 38116
(901) 346-0862
0.9 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 283 students Avg. class size: 18 students Sports: 7 Tuition listed
Greater Memphis Adventist Academy
(Seventh Day Adventist)
1325 E Alcy Rd
Memphis, TN 38106
(901) 775-3960
Memphis, TN 38106
(901) 775-3960
3.3 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 31 students Tuition listed
Gmaa
(Seventh Day Adventist)
3333 Olds Brownsville Rd
Memphis, TN 38134
(901) 775-3960
Memphis, TN 38134
(901) 775-3960
3.9 miles
Gr: PK-9 | 34 students
Greenbrook Baptist Church Kindergarten
Daycare / Preschool (Baptist)
8238 Greenbrook Pkwy
Southaven, MS 38671
(662) 342-0647
Southaven, MS 38671
(662) 342-0647
4.3 miles
Gr: PK-K | 26 students
St. Augustine Catholic School
(Catholic)
1169 Kerr Avenue
Memphis, TN 38106
(901) 942-8002
Memphis, TN 38106
(901) 942-8002
5.2 miles
Gr: PK-6 | 87 students Avg. class size: 15 students
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