About the School
- 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 Facts
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
Students By Grade
Student Body
Total Students
71 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
100%
State avg.: 21%
Academics & Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
4 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
18:1
National avg.: 11:1
Tuition & Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
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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Distance: 0.9 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 283 students
Avg. class size: 18 students
Sports: 7
Catholic
1425 East Shelby Drive
Memphis, TN 38116
(901) 346-0862
Distance: 3.3 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 31 students
Seventh Day Adventist
1325 E Alcy Rd
Memphis, TN 38106
(901) 775-3960
Distance: 3.9 mi
Gr: PK-9 | 34 students
Seventh Day Adventist
3333 Olds Brownsville Rd
Memphis, TN 38134
(901) 775-3960
Distance: 4.3 mi
Gr: PK-K | 26 students
Daycare / Preschool (Baptist)
8238 Greenbrook Pkwy
Southaven, MS 38671
(662) 342-0647
Distance: 5.2 mi
Gr: PK-6 | 87 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Catholic
1169 Kerr Avenue
Memphis, TN 38106
(901) 942-8002
Distance: 3.9 mi
Gr: PK-9 | 34 students
Seventh Day Adventist
3333 Olds Brownsville Rd
Memphis, TN 38134
(901) 775-3960
Distance: 6.0 mi
Gr: 10-12 | 24 students
Sports: 1
All-boys (Christian)
1109 Mississippi Blvd
Memphis, TN 38126
(901) 505-5206
Distance: 6.2 mi
Gr: K-11 | 47 students
Baptist
6001 Goodman Rd
Walls, MS 38680
(662) 781-7777
Distance: 6.4 mi
Gr: K-10 | 22 students
Christian
1222 Riverside Blvd
Memphis, TN 38106
(901) 775-0304
Distance: 6.8 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 1,014 students
Avg. class size: 20 students
Sports: 12
Christian
7400 Getwell Rd
Southaven, MS 38672
(662) 349-5127
Distance: 0.9 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 283 students
Avg. class size: 18 students
Sports: 7
Catholic
1425 East Shelby Drive
Memphis, TN 38116
(901) 346-0862
Distance: 3.3 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 31 students
Seventh Day Adventist
1325 E Alcy Rd
Memphis, TN 38106
(901) 775-3960
Distance: 3.9 mi
Gr: PK-9 | 34 students
Seventh Day Adventist
3333 Olds Brownsville Rd
Memphis, TN 38134
(901) 775-3960
Distance: 5.2 mi
Gr: PK-6 | 87 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Catholic
1169 Kerr Avenue
Memphis, TN 38106
(901) 942-8002
Distance: 6.0 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 100 students
Christian
3528 Sharpe Ave
Memphis, TN 38111
(901) 744-4061
Distance: 0.9 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 283 students
Avg. class size: 18 students
Sports: 7
Catholic
1425 East Shelby Drive
Memphis, TN 38116
(901) 346-0862
Distance: 3.3 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 31 students
Seventh Day Adventist
1325 E Alcy Rd
Memphis, TN 38106
(901) 775-3960
Distance: 3.9 mi
Gr: PK-9 | 34 students
Seventh Day Adventist
3333 Olds Brownsville Rd
Memphis, TN 38134
(901) 775-3960
Distance: 4.3 mi
Gr: PK-K | 26 students
Daycare / Preschool (Baptist)
8238 Greenbrook Pkwy
Southaven, MS 38671
(662) 342-0647
Distance: 5.2 mi
Gr: PK-6 | 87 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Catholic
1169 Kerr Avenue
Memphis, TN 38106
(901) 942-8002
School
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Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Freedom Prep Middle - Brownlee
Charter School
(Math: 11% | Reading: 12%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
817 Brownlee Rd
Memphis, TN 38116
(901) 538-9500
Memphis, TN 38116
(901) 538-9500
0.6 miles
Gr: 6-12 | 335 students Minority enrollment: 99%
Hillcrest High School
Charter School
(Math: 4% | Reading: 8%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
4184 Graceland Dr
Memphis, TN 38116
(901) 730-4098
Memphis, TN 38116
(901) 730-4098
0.7 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 476 students Minority enrollment: 99%
Whitehaven Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
4783 Elvis Presley Blvd
Memphis, TN 38116
(901) 416-7431
Memphis, TN 38116
(901) 416-7431
0.9 miles
Gr: PK-5 | 449 students Minority enrollment: 98%
City University School Of Independence
Charter School
1475 East Shelby Dr
Memphis, TN 38116
(901) 775-2219
Memphis, TN 38116
(901) 775-2219
1 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 13 students
Whitehaven High School
Magnet School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
4851 Elvis Presley Blvd
Memphis, TN 38116
(901) 416-3000
Memphis, TN 38116
(901) 416-3000
1 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 1,509 students
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