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Idlewild Presbyterian Kindergarten

1750 Union Ave
Memphis, TN 38104

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Idlewild Presbyterian Kindergarten in Memphis, TN, offers early childhood education for grades PK–K with a total enrollment of 31 students in a city–based setting.

Founded in 1891, the school is one of the oldest private schools in Tennessee and is affiliated with the Presbyterian denomination.

The school maintains a student–teacher ratio of 16:1, supported by 2 teachers serving its co–ed early childhood program.

Idlewild Presbyterian Kindergarten is a member of the National Association for the Education of Young Children and is located in the Midtown neighborhood.

Approximately 9% of the student body represents students of color, reflecting some level of diversity within this Memphis preschool.

Quick Facts (2026)

Top-Ranked TN School
School Type: Early Childhood / Day Care
Grades: Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
Enrollment: 31 students
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: Verified school update

Top Rankings

Idlewild Presbyterian Kindergarten ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Tennessee for:

School Overview

School Type

Early Childhood / Day Care

School Membership(s)School Assoc.

National Association for the Education of Young Children

Religious Affiliation

Presbyterian

Grades Offered

Grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten

Year Founded

1891

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Student Body

Total Students

31 students

Student Body Type

Co-ed

% Students of Color

State avg.: 20%

Students by Grade

Academics and Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers

2 teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio

16:1

National avg.: 11:1

Tuition and Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline

None / Rolling

Application URL

Online Application

Source: Verified school update

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What is Idlewild Presbyterian Kindergarten's ranking?

Idlewild Presbyterian Kindergarten ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Tennessee for: Oldest founding date.

When is the application deadline for Idlewild Presbyterian Kindergarten?

The application deadline for Idlewild Presbyterian Kindergarten is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).

In what neighborhood is Idlewild Presbyterian Kindergarten located?

Idlewild Presbyterian Kindergarten is located in the Midtown neighborhood of Memphis, TN. There are 2 other private schools located in Midtown.

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Quick Facts (2026)

Top-Ranked TN School
School Type: Early Childhood / Day Care
Grades: Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
Enrollment: 31 students
Application Deadline: None / Rolling
Source: Verified school update

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Did You Know?

The average private school tuition in Memphis, TN is $13,330 for elementary schools and $14,553 for high schools (read more about average private school tuition across the country).

The average acceptance rate in Memphis, TN is 84% (read more about average acceptance rates across the country).