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Best Collierville Private Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 8 private schools serving 1,859 students in Collierville, TN (there are 10 public schools, serving 9,367 public students). 17% of all K-12 students in Collierville, TN are educated in private schools (compared to the TN state average of 10%).
The top-ranked private schools in Collierville, TN include Collierville Methodist Preschool, St. George's Independent School, and The Goddard School.
50% of private schools in Collierville, TN are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Christian).

Top-Ranked Collierville Private Schools (2026)

School
Location
Quick Facts
St. George's Independent School
St. George's Independent School Photo
(Episcopal)
(14)
1880 Wolf River Boulevard
Collierville, TN 38017
(901) 457-2000
Gr: NS-12 | 1,000 student Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 15 | Extracurrculars: 13 Tuition listed
Collierville Methodist Preschool
Daycare / Preschool (Methodist)
454 W Poplar Avenue
Collierville, TN 38017
(901) 853-8636
Gr: PK-K | 320 students
The Goddard School
The Goddard School Photo
Daycare / Preschool
509 E. Winchester Boulevard
Collierville, TN 38017
(901) 861-0108
Gr: NS-PK | 52 students Avg. class size: 14 students Sports: 2 Tuition listed
Central Learning Center
Daycare / Preschool (Christian)
2005 Winchester Blvd.
Collierville, TN 38017
(901) 255-8133
Gr: PK-K | 245 students Avg. class size: 18 students Extracurrculars: 3 Tuition listed
Crescent Drive KinderCare
Daycare / Preschool
105 Crescent Dr
Collierville, TN 38017
(901) 861-6098
Gr: NS-PK
Incarnation Catholic Preschool
Daycare / Preschool (Catholic)
(2)
360 Bray Station Rd
Collierville, TN 38017
(901) 861-5414
Gr: PK | 151 students
Mid-south Gifted Academy
Special Program Emphasis
121 E S St
Collierville, TN 38017
(901) 860-1126
Gr: K-10 | 91 students
South Shea KinderCare
Daycare / Preschool
1649 S Shea Rd
Collierville, TN 38017
(901) 861-6543
Gr: NS-PK Tuition listed
[+] Show Closed Private Schools in Collierville, Tennessee

Collierville, Tennessee Private Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Quick Facts
Wesley School (Closed 2006)
Special Education School (Christian)
9315 E Shelby Drive
Collierville, TN 38017
(901) 737-3762
Gr: K-6 | 23 students

Overview

This Town (Collierville)
This State (TN)
# Schools
8 Schools

Student Body:

# Students
1,859 Students
113,796 Students
% Average Students of Color
37%
20%

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
285 Teachers
11,137 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
7:1
10:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
84%
54%
Average Class Size
16 students
15 students
Average Number of AP Courses
13 courses
15 courses
Average ACT score
31
(Out of 36)
26

Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$25,450
$13,381
Average Summer Program Cost
$213
$405

Students by Ethnicity:

0.57
0.56
# American Indian Students
1 Student
308 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
19 Students
2,798 Students
% Asian Students
1%
3%
# Hispanic Students
22 Students
4,328 Students
% Hispanic Students
2%
4%
# Black Students
60 Students
7,103 Students
% Black Students
4%
6%
# White Students
706 Students
68,839 Students
% White Students
47%
61%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
87 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
n/a
n/a
% of Two or more races Students
n/a
n/a
# Others Students
683 Students
28,612 Students
% of Others Students
46%
26%
All Ethnic Groups

Extracurriculars and Sports:

Average Number of Extracurriculars
8 extracurriculars
12 extracurriculars
Average Number of Sports
9 sports
9 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked private schools in Collierville, TN?
The top-ranked private schools in Collierville, TN include Collierville Methodist Preschool, St. George's Independent School, and The Goddard School.
How many private schools are located in Collierville?
8 private schools are located in Collierville.
How diverse are private schools in Collierville?
Collierville private schools are approximately 37% minority students, which is higher than the Tennessee private school average of 20%.
What percentage of students in Collierville go to private school?
17% of all K-12 students in Collierville are educated in private schools (compared to the TN state average of 10%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Collierville?
50% of private schools in Collierville are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Christian).
Which private schools in Collierville are often viewed compared to one another?

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