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St. George's Independent School Top 3 · Highest Avg. ACT Score (TN)
The Goddard School Top 3 · Highest % Faculty w/ Adv. Degrees (TN)

Collierville Private Schools

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 8 private schools serving 1,859 students in Collierville, TN, 17% of all K-12 students in Collierville, TN are educated in private schools versus public schools (compared to the TN state average of 10%).
50% of private schools in Collierville, TN are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Methodist).

Quick Facts (26-27)

Quick Facts (26-27)

Top Ranked Collierville Private Schools (2026-27)

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

Map of Wesley School
Wesley School
Gr: K-6 | 23 students
Special Education School (Christian)
9315 E Shelby Drive
Collierville, TN 38017
(901) 737-3762
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Collierville, TN Private School Trends

8
Private Schools
1,859
Students
$25,900
Avg. Tuition
16
Avg. Class Size
37%
Students of Color
7:1
Student-Teacher Ratio
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Enrollment & Diversity
Category
This Town (Collierville)
This State (TN)
# Schools
8 Schools
605 Schools
# Students
1,859 Students
113,692 Students
% Students of Color
37%
21%
0.57
0.56
Show more data/charts: racial breakdown
# American Indian Students
1 Student
307 Students
% American Indian Students
<1%
<1%
# Asian Students
19 Students
2,796 Students
% Asian Students
1%
3%
# Hispanic Students
22 Students
4,321 Students
% Hispanic Students
2%
4%
# Black Students
60 Students
7,090 Students
% Black Students
4%
6%
# White Students
706 Students
68,608 Students
% White Students
47%
61%
# Hawaiian Students
0 Students
87 Students
% Hawaiian Students
0%
<1%
# Others Students
683 Students
28,817 Students
% of Others Students
46%
26%
All Ethnic Groups
Academics
# Teachers
285 Teachers
11,195 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
7:1
10:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
84%
55%
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 & Aid
Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$25,900
$12,665
Average Summer Program Cost
$213
$472
Admissions & Athletics
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 The Goddard School, Collierville Methodist Preschool, and St. George's Independent 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 21%.
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 Christian and Methodist).
Which private schools in Collierville are often viewed compared to one another?

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