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East Memphis Private Schools

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 8 private schools serving 2,754 students in the neighborhood of East Memphis, Memphis, TN.
The top ranked private schools in East Memphis include St. Mary's Episcopal School, Memphis Advenitst Academy, and St. Louis Catholic School.
The average acceptance rate is 83%, which is lower than the Tennessee private school average acceptance rate of 85%.
75% of private schools in East Memphis are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Methodist).

Quick Facts (26-27)

Quick Facts (26-27)

Top Ranked East Memphis Private Schools (2026-27)

St. Agnes Academy and St. Dominic School Photo
St. Agnes Academy and St. Dominic School
Gr: PK-12 | 775 students
Avg. class size: 10 students
Sports: 14 | Extracurriculars: 66
Catholic
4830 Walnut Grove Rd
Memphis, TN 38117
(901) 435-5819
(7)
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Christ Methodist Day School
Gr: PK-6 | 537 students
Avg. class size: 9 students
Sports: 15
Methodist
411 S Grove Park Road
Memphis, TN 38117
(901) 683-6873
(3)
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Memphis Advenitst Academy Photo
Memphis Advenitst Academy
Gr: K-10 | 51 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Extracurriculars: 2
Seventh Day Adventist
50 N Mendenhall Rd
Memphis, TN 38117
(901) 683-1061
(1)
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St. Louis Catholic School
Gr: PK-8 | 444 students
Catholic
5192 Shady Grove Rd
Memphis, TN 38117
(901) 255-1900
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St. Mary's Episcopal School Photo
St. Mary's Episcopal School
Gr: NS-12 | 791 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Sports: 12 | Extracurriculars: 55
All-girls (Episcopal)
60 Perkins Extended
Memphis, TN 38117
(901) 537-1472
(2)
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Concord Academy
Gr: 6-12 | 60 students
Special Education School
4942 Walnut Grove Rd
Memphis, TN 38117
(901) 682-3115
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Map of Lords Tabernacle Christian Academy
Lords Tabernacle Christian Academy
Gr: K-5 | 19 students
Alternative School
2822 Midland Ave
Memphis, TN 38111
(901) 454-7060
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Map of Univ Of Memphis Lipman Early Childhood School
Univ Of Memphis Lipman Early Childhood School
Gr: PK-K | 77 students
Daycare / Preschool
3771 Poplar Ave
Memphis, TN 38111
(901) 678-2120
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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools in the neighborhood of East Memphis, Memphis, TN?
The top ranked private schools in the neighborhood of East Memphis, Memphis, TN include St. Mary's Episcopal School, Memphis Advenitst Academy, and St. Louis Catholic School.
How many private schools are located in the neighborhood of East Memphis, Memphis?
8 private schools are located in the neighborhood of East Memphis, Memphis.
How diverse are private schools in the neighborhood of East Memphis, Memphis?
the neighborhood of East Memphis, Memphis private schools are approximately 19% minority students, which is lower than the Tennessee private school average of 21%.
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in the neighborhood of East Memphis, Memphis?
75% of private schools in the neighborhood of East Memphis, Memphis are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Methodist).

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