Top 20 Best Shelby County Private Schools (2022-23)
For the 2022-23 school year, there are 109 private schools serving 25,779 students in Shelby County, TN (there are 282 public schools, serving 153,034 public students). 14% of all K-12 students in Shelby County, TN are educated in private schools compared to the TN state average of 10%.
The best top ranked private schools in Shelby County, TN include Evangelical Christian School, Memphis University School and Evangelical Christian School - Germantown Campus.
The average tuition cost is $12,251, which is higher than the Tennessee private school average tuition cost of $10,557.
Top Ranked Shelby County Private Schools (2022-23)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Evangelical Christian School![Evangelical Christian School Photo]( "Evangelical Christian School Photo")
(Christian)
7600 Macon Road
Cordova, TN 38018
(901) 754-7217
Cordova, TN 38018
(901) 754-7217
Grades: 6-12
| 449 students
1920 Forest Hill Irene
Germantown, TN 38139
(901) 754-4420
Germantown, TN 38139
(901) 754-4420
Grades: NS-5
| 413 students
6319 Raleigh Lagrange Road
Memphis, TN 38134
(901) 388-0205
Memphis, TN 38134
(901) 388-0205
Grades: NS-8
| 167 students
Memphis University School![Memphis University School Photo - Founded in 1893, Memphis University School provides an exceptional education for boys in grades 7-12.]( "Memphis University School Photo - Founded in 1893, Memphis University School provides an exceptional education for boys in grades 7-12.")
All-boys
6191 Park Avenue
Memphis, TN 38119
(901) 260-1304
Memphis, TN 38119
(901) 260-1304
Grades: 7-12
| 665 students
4025 Poplar Avenue
Memphis, TN 38111
(901) 842-4600
Memphis, TN 38111
(901) 842-4600
Grades: NS-6
| 519 students
Briarcrest Christian High School![Briarcrest Christian High School Photo - Beginning at the preschool level, our commitment is to educate the total student, providing a nurturing, balanced, well-rounded educational experience and to help young men and women achieve their full potential in all facets of life. Briarcrest Christian School is a non-denominational, co-educational environment in which the Christian world view and biblical values are taught and practiced in everyday.]( "Briarcrest Christian High School Photo - Beginning at the preschool level, our commitment is to educate the total student, providing a nurturing, balanced, well-rounded educational experience and to help young men and women achieve their full potential in all facets of life. Briarcrest Christian School is a non-denominational, co-educational environment in which the Christian world view and biblical values are taught and practiced in everyday.")
(Christian)
76 S. Houston Levee Road
Eads, TN 38028
(901) 765-4600
Eads, TN 38028
(901) 765-4600
Grades: 9-12
| 1,755 students
411 S Grove Park Road
Memphis, TN 38117
(901) 683-6873
Memphis, TN 38117
(901) 683-6873
Grades: PK-6
| 654 students
Christian Brothers High School![Christian Brothers High School Photo]( "Christian Brothers High School Photo")
All-boys (Catholic)
5900 Walnut Grove Rd
Memphis, TN 38120
(901) 261-4900
Memphis, TN 38120
(901) 261-4900
Grades: 9-12
| 730 students
8650 Walnut Grove Rd
Cordova, TN 38018
(901) 458-5543
Cordova, TN 38018
(901) 458-5543
Grades: PK-12
| 629 students
The Goddard School![The Goddard School Photo]( "The Goddard School Photo")
Daycare / Preschool
509 E. Winchester Boulevard
Collierville, TN 38017
(901) 861-0108
Collierville, TN 38017
(901) 861-0108
Grades: NS-PK
| 52 students
246 S. Belvedere Blvd.
Memphis, TN 38104
(901) 278-0200
Memphis, TN 38104
(901) 278-0200
Grades: NS-8
| 444 students
Harding Academy![Harding Academy Photo]( "Harding Academy Photo")
(Christian)
1100 Cherry Road
Memphis, TN 38117
(901) 767-4494
Memphis, TN 38117
(901) 767-4494
Grades: NS-12
| 596 students
Holy Rosary Elementary School
(Catholic)
4841 Park Avenue
Memphis, TN 38117
(901) 685-1231
Memphis, TN 38117
(901) 685-1231
Grades: PK-8
| 430 students
1740 Ridgeway Rd
Memphis, TN 38119
(901) 762-6672
Memphis, TN 38119
(901) 762-6672
Grades: NS-12
| 819 students
1381 W Massey Rd
Memphis, TN 38120
(901) 474-1000
Memphis, TN 38120
(901) 474-1000
Grades: NS-12
| 876 students
11015 Highway 64
Arlington, TN 38002
(901) 290-5555
Arlington, TN 38002
(901) 290-5555
Grades: PK-12
| 612 students
Memphis Catholic Middle & High School![Memphis Catholic Middle & High School Photo]( "Memphis Catholic Middle & High School Photo")
(Catholic)
61 N. McLean Boulevard
Memphis, TN 38104
(901) 276-1221
Memphis, TN 38104
(901) 276-1221
Grades: 7-12
| 257 students
50 N Mendenhall Rd
Memphis, TN 38117
(901) 683-1061
Memphis, TN 38117
(901) 683-1061
Grades: PK-10
| 52 students
New Hope Christian Academy
(Christian)
3000 University St
Memphis, TN 38127
(901) 358-3183
Memphis, TN 38127
(901) 358-3183
Grades: PK-6
| 438 students
Pleasant View School![Pleasant View School Photo]( "Pleasant View School Photo")
(Islamic)
1888 Bartlett Rd
Memphis, TN 38134
(901) 380-0122
Memphis, TN 38134
(901) 380-0122
Grades: PK-12
| 427 students
4830 Walnut Grove Rd
Memphis, TN 38117
(901) 435-5825
Memphis, TN 38117
(901) 435-5825
Grades: PK-12
| 853 students
St. Anne Elementary School![St. Anne Elementary School Photo - Preschool students sit on the steps with Sr. Ancilia Indrati while other students play at recess.]( "St. Anne Elementary School Photo - Preschool students sit on the steps with Sr. Ancilia Indrati while other students play at recess.")
(Catholic)
670 South Highland St
Memphis, TN 38111
(901) 323-1344
Memphis, TN 38111
(901) 323-1344
Grades: NS-8
| 100 students
St. Francis of Assisi Catholic School![St. Francis of Assisi Catholic School Photo - At SFA, Our mission is to educate the whole child, helping them to discover their God-given gifts and talents while preparing them for high school and life in the 21st Century.]( "St. Francis of Assisi Catholic School Photo - At SFA, Our mission is to educate the whole child, helping them to discover their God-given gifts and talents while preparing them for high school and life in the 21st Century.")
(Catholic)
2100 N. Germantown Parkway
Cordova, TN 38016
(901) 388-7321
Cordova, TN 38016
(901) 388-7321
Grades: PK-8
| 531 students
St. George's Independent School![St. George's Independent School Photo - Chapel is an integral part of our Episcopal identity.]( "St. George's Independent School Photo - Chapel is an integral part of our Episcopal identity.")
(Episcopal)
1880 Wolf River Blvd
Collierville, TN 38017
(901) 261-2342
Collierville, TN 38017
(901) 261-2342
Grades: NS-12
| 1,086 students
1880 Wolf River Boulevard
Collierville, TN 38017
(901) 261-2300
Collierville, TN 38017
(901) 261-2300
Grades: NS-12
| 1,015 students
St. George's Independent Schools Foundation
(Episcopal)
8250 Dogwood Rd
Germantown, TN 38139
(901) 261-2312
Germantown, TN 38139
(901) 261-2312
Grades: K-6
| 386 students
St. Louis Catholic School
(Catholic)
5192 Shady Grove Rd
Memphis, TN 38117
(901) 255-1900
Memphis, TN 38117
(901) 255-1900
Grades: PK-8
| 444 students
60 Perkins Extended
Memphis, TN 38117
(901) 537-1472
Memphis, TN 38117
(901) 537-1472
Grades: NS-12
| 835 students
St. Mary's Episcopal School
All-girls (Episcopal)
41 N Perkins Rd
Memphis, TN 38117
(901) 537-1440
Memphis, TN 38117
(901) 537-1440
Grades: PK-12
| 820 students
Tipton-rosemark Academy
(Christian)
8696 Rosemark Rd
Millington, TN 38053
(901) 829-6503
Millington, TN 38053
(901) 829-6503
Grades: PK-12
| 563 students
Westminster Academy![Westminster Academy Photo]( "Westminster Academy Photo")
(Christian)
2520 Ridgeway Road
Memphis, TN 38119
(901) 380-9192
Memphis, TN 38119
(901) 380-9192
Grades: PK-12
| 418 students
5217 Park Ave
Memphis, TN 38119
(901) 685-0976
Memphis, TN 38119
(901) 685-0976
Grades: NS-8
| 350 students
1st Class Montessori Preschool
Montessori School
1336 Peabody Ave
Memphis, TN 38104
(901) 274-5622
Memphis, TN 38104
(901) 274-5622
Grades: K
| 23 students
Barbara K. Lipman Early Learning Center
Alternative School (Jewish)
1376 E Massey Rd
Memphis, TN 38120
(901) 937-2784
Memphis, TN 38120
(901) 937-2784
Grades: PK-K
| 120 students
Bartlett KinderCare![Bartlett KinderCare Photo - Toddler Classroom]( "Bartlett KinderCare Photo - Toddler Classroom")
Daycare / Preschool
6000 Bartlett Center Dr
Memphis, TN 38134
(901) 373-9184
Memphis, TN 38134
(901) 373-9184
Grades: NS-PK
| n/a students
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Shelby County Private Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
1st Class Montessori (Closed 2017)
Montessori School
1725 Appling Rd
Cordova, TN 38016
(901) 385-7425
Cordova, TN 38016
(901) 385-7425
Grades: PK-K
| 16 students
1475 E Shelby Dr
Memphis, TN 38116
(901) 346-3060
Memphis, TN 38116
(901) 346-3060
Grades: 7-12
| 211 students
Cross Of Calvary Lutheran School (Closed 2006)
(Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
4327 Elvis Presley Blvd
Memphis, TN 38116
(901) 396-5566
Memphis, TN 38116
(901) 396-5566
Grades: K-8
| 71 students
Frayser Academy Of Christian Education (Closed 2010)
Special Program Emphasis (Christian)
3820 N Watkins St
Memphis, TN 38127
(901) 358-8026
Memphis, TN 38127
(901) 358-8026
Grades: 3-12
| 20 students
Harding Academy At Quince Rd (Closed 2004)
(Church of Christ)
6384 Quince Road
Memphis, TN 38119
(901) 761-5663
Memphis, TN 38119
(901) 761-5663
Grades: PK-6
| 196 students
Lighthouse Christian Academy (Closed 2015)
(Christian)
3660 Shelby Road
Millington, TN 38053
(901) 873-3353
Millington, TN 38053
(901) 873-3353
Grades: K-11
| 48 students
1082 Berclair Rd
Memphis, TN 38122
(901) 290-5555
Memphis, TN 38122
(901) 290-5555
Grades: PK-12
| 161 students
St. Michael School (Closed 2006)
(Catholic)
3880 Forrest Avenue
Memphis, TN 38122
(901) 323-2162
Memphis, TN 38122
(901) 323-2162
Grades: NS-8
| 133 students
True Light Heritage Place (Closed 2021)
Daycare / Preschool
4635 Stage Road
Memphis, TN 38128
(901) 386-8225
Memphis, TN 38128
(901) 386-8225
Grades: PK-K
| 22 students
Wesley School (Closed 2006)
Special Education School (Christian)
9315 E Shelby Drive
Collierville, TN 38017
(901) 737-3762
Collierville, TN 38017
(901) 737-3762
Grades: K-6
| 23 students
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