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Best 38017 Tennessee Private Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 8 private schools serving 1,859 students in 38017, TN (there are 9 public schools, serving 9,263 public students). 17% of all K-12 students in 38017, TN are educated in private schools (compared to the TN state average of 10%).
The top ranked private schools in 38017, TN include The Goddard School, St. George's Independent School, and Collierville Methodist Preschool.
50% of private schools in 38017, TN are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Methodist).

Quick Facts (2026)

Quick Facts (2026)

Top Ranked 38017 Tennessee Private Schools (2026)

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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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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
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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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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Crescent Drive KinderCare
Gr: NS-PK
Daycare / Preschool
105 Crescent Dr
Collierville, TN 38017
(901) 861-6098
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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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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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South Shea KinderCare
Gr: NS-PK
Daycare / Preschool
1649 S Shea Rd
Collierville, TN 38017
(901) 861-6543
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38017, 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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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools in 38017, TN?
The top ranked private schools in 38017, TN include The Goddard School, St. George's Independent School, and Collierville Methodist Preschool.
How many private schools are located in 38017?
8 private schools are located in 38017.
How diverse are private schools in 38017?
38017 private schools are approximately 37% minority students, which is higher than the Tennessee private school average of 21%.
What percentage of students in 38017 go to private school?
17% of all K-12 students in 38017 are educated in private schools (compared to the TN state average of 10%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in 38017?
50% of private schools in 38017 are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Methodist).

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