Shady Oaks School is a small school by design dedicated to educating elementary age children who have faced challenges to academic success in their previous schooling experiences.
Shady Oaks has a student centered philosophy addressing the individual needs of its students.
With accommodations for different learning styles and a supportive faculty, our students learn what it takes to be successful in the classroom.
Students are excited about learning, become focused on their goals, and thrive with an increased self-esteem that comes from a feeling of achievement.
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Special Education School
- Grades: Inquire with school
- Enrollment: 22 students
- Yearly Tuition: $10,500
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: Verified school update
Top Rankings
Shady Oaks School ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Tennessee for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
School Type
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Inquire with school
ADD/ADHD Support
Yes
Learning Difference Programs
Yes
Learning Programs Supported
ADHD, Dyslexia
Year Founded
1974
Student Body
Total Students
22 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
48%
State avg.: 20%
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
3 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
7:1
National avg.: 11:1
Matriculation DataMatric. Data
Classroom Dress Code
Casual
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Yearly Tuition Cost
$10,500
Tuition Notes
Paid monthly option
Source: Verified school update
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does Shady Oaks School cost?
Shady Oaks School's tuition is approximately $10,500 for private students.
When is the application deadline for Shady Oaks School?
The application deadline for Shady Oaks School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
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2100 N. Germantown Parkway
Cordova, TN 38016
(901) 388-7321
Cordova, TN 38016
(901) 388-7321
0.2 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 452 students Avg. class size: 22 students Sports: 13 | Extracurrculars: 15 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
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(901) 502-6421
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(901) 502-6421
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Gr: PK-2 | 38 students
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(901) 755-3210
Cordova, TN 38016
(901) 755-3210
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Gr: NS-PK Tuition listed
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(901) 758-8877
Cordova, TN 38018
(901) 758-8877
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Lamplighter Montessori School ![Lamplighter Montessori School Photo]( "Lamplighter Montessori School Photo")
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Compass Community School Midtown Campus
Charter School
(Math: 10% | Reading: 30-34%)
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(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
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(901) 416-3932
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