Quick Facts (2026-27)
- Grades: 6-12
- Enrollment: 51 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Mcdowell Center For Children
About the School
- Mcdowell Center For Children serves 51 students in grades 6-12.
- The student:teacher of Mcdowell Center For Children is 17:1 and the school's religious affiliation is Nonsectarian.
Quick Facts (2026-27)
- Grades: 6-12
- Enrollment: 51 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
School Rankings
Mcdowell Center For Children ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Tennessee for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Facts
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades 6-12
Students By Grade
Year Founded
2005
School Calendar
Student Body
Academics & Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
3 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
National avg.: 11:1
Tuition & Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Application URL
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the application deadline for Mcdowell Center For Children?
The application deadline for Mcdowell Center For Children is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
Nearby Private Schools
The nearest high school and elementary school to Mcdowell Center For Children is Christ Classical Academy (2.5 miles away)
The nearest preschool is Tyson Learning Center (29.3 miles away)
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Distance: 2.5 mi
Gr: K-10 | 117 students
Christian
1005 Us Highway 51 Bypass W
Dyersburg, TN 38024
(731) 285-3727
Distance: 6.1 mi
Gr: 1-8 | 7 students
Christian
4935 Hwy 211
Dyersburg, TN 38024
(731) 285-8695
Distance: 17.5 mi
Gr: 6-12 | 8 students
Christian
175 Chestnut Bluff-mc Rd
Maury City, TN 38050
(731) 656-4500
Distance: 21.9 mi
Gr: K-12 | 19 students
Alternative School (Pentecostal)
2515 Asbury Glimp Rd
Ripley, TN 38063
(731) 635-3156
Distance: 26.4 mi
Gr: 9-12 | 9 students
Alternative School
200 Hospital Dr
Trenton, TN 38382
(731) 855-7769
Distance: 2.5 mi
Gr: K-10 | 117 students
Christian
1005 Us Highway 51 Bypass W
Dyersburg, TN 38024
(731) 285-3727
Distance: 17.5 mi
Gr: 6-12 | 8 students
Christian
175 Chestnut Bluff-mc Rd
Maury City, TN 38050
(731) 656-4500
Distance: 21.9 mi
Gr: K-12 | 19 students
Alternative School (Pentecostal)
2515 Asbury Glimp Rd
Ripley, TN 38063
(731) 635-3156
Distance: 26.4 mi
Gr: 9-12 | 9 students
Alternative School
200 Hospital Dr
Trenton, TN 38382
(731) 855-7769
Distance: 29.4 mi
Gr: K-12 | 52 students
Church of God
4541 E State Highway 18
Blytheville, AR 72315
(870) 763-4561
Distance: 2.5 mi
Gr: K-10 | 117 students
Christian
1005 Us Highway 51 Bypass W
Dyersburg, TN 38024
(731) 285-3727
Distance: 6.1 mi
Gr: 1-8 | 7 students
Christian
4935 Hwy 211
Dyersburg, TN 38024
(731) 285-8695
Distance: 17.5 mi
Gr: 6-12 | 8 students
Christian
175 Chestnut Bluff-mc Rd
Maury City, TN 38050
(731) 656-4500
Distance: 21.9 mi
Gr: K-12 | 19 students
Alternative School (Pentecostal)
2515 Asbury Glimp Rd
Ripley, TN 38063
(731) 635-3156
Distance: 29.4 mi
Gr: NS-5 | 71 students
Catholic
103 S 13th Street
Blytheville, AR 72315
(870) 762-2506
Distance: 29.3 mi
Gr: NS-PK
Daycare / Preschool
691 Tyson Blvd
Humboldt, TN 38343
(731) 731-4484
Distance: 29.4 mi
Gr: NS-5 | 71 students
Catholic
103 S 13th Street
Blytheville, AR 72315
(870) 762-2506
Distance: 32.6 mi
Gr: PK-8 | 76 students
Catholic
214 W 4th St
Portageville, MO 63873
(573) 379-3525
Distance: 36.0 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 699 students
Avg. class size: 16 students
Sports: 11
Christian
10 Windy City Rd
Jackson, TN 38305
(731) 410-8230
Distance: 36.2 mi
Gr: PK-12 | 498 students
Sports: 11 | Extracurriculars: 15
Baptist
2105 Highway 59 S
Covington, TN 38019
(901) 475-4990
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Hayti High School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
500 N Fourth St
Hayti, MO 63851
(573) 359-6500
Hayti, MO 63851
(573) 359-6500
8717.3 miles
Gr: 7-12 | 225 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 84%
Mathis Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
607 N Sixth St
Hayti, MO 63851
(573) 359-6500
Hayti, MO 63851
(573) 359-6500
8717.4 miles
Gr: PK-6 | 383 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 76%
Pemiscot Co. R-iii Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1727 County Hwy 536
Caruthersville, MO 63830
(573) 333-1856
Caruthersville, MO 63830
(573) 333-1856
8719.2 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 116 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 1%
Caruthersville Elementary School
(Math: 13% | Reading: 19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
900 Washington Ave
Caruthersville, MO 63830
(573) 333-6100
Caruthersville, MO 63830
(573) 333-6100
8720.5 miles
Gr: PK-5 | 475 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 64%
Caruthersville High School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1708 Ward Ave
Caruthersville, MO 63830
(573) 333-6100
Caruthersville, MO 63830
(573) 333-6100
8720.7 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 243 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 60%
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