West Memphis Christian's mission is to provide excellence in education in a safe, positive, Christian environment.
To be like Jesus increased in wisdom, stature, and in favor with god and man. Intellectually, physically, spiritually, and socially.
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 204 students
- Yearly Tuition: $8,000
- Average class size: 15 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
School Overview
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-12
Year Founded
1970
Colors
Black, White, Gold
School Calendar
Student Body
Total Students
204 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
24%
State avg.: 21%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
17 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
National avg.: 11:1
Average Class Size
15 students
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Yearly Tuition Cost
Application URL
School Notes
- School Mascot: Black Knights
- West Memphis Christian's mission is to provide excellence in education in a safe, positive, Christian environment.
- To be like Jesus increased in wisdom, stature, and in favor with god and man.
- Intellectually, physically, spiritually, and socially.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does West Memphis Christian School cost?
West Memphis Christian School's tuition is approximately $8,000 for private students.
When is the application deadline for West Memphis Christian School?
The application deadline for West Memphis Christian School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
Nearby Private Schools
The nearest high school to West Memphis Christian School is Creative Life Preparatory School (7.1 miles away)
The nearest elementary school and preschool is St. Michael School (0.9 miles away)
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Location
Miles
Quick Facts
St. Michael School
(Catholic)
405 N Missouri St
West Memphis, AR 72301
(870) 735-1730
West Memphis, AR 72301
(870) 735-1730
0.9 miles
Gr: PK-6 | 106 students
Creative Life Preparatory School
(Christian)
1222 Riverside Blvd
Memphis, TN 38106
(901) 775-0304
Memphis, TN 38106
(901) 775-0304
7.1 miles
Gr: K-10 | 22 students
Maria Montessori School
Montessori School
740 Harbor Bend Rd
Memphis, TN 38103
(901) 527-3444
Memphis, TN 38103
(901) 527-3444
7.4 miles
Gr: K-8 | 48 students
St. Jude School Program
Alternative School
262 Danny Thomas Pl
Memphis, TN 38105
(901) 595-3346
Memphis, TN 38105
(901) 595-3346
7.9 miles
Gr: K-12 | 119 students
Le Bonheur Children's Med Center Hospital School
Alternative School
50 N Dunlap St
Memphis, TN 38103
(901) 287-6021
Memphis, TN 38103
(901) 287-6021
8.7 miles
Gr: K-11 | 23 students
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Creative Life Preparatory School
(Christian)
1222 Riverside Blvd
Memphis, TN 38106
(901) 775-0304
Memphis, TN 38106
(901) 775-0304
7.1 miles
Gr: K-10 | 22 students
St. Jude School Program
Alternative School
262 Danny Thomas Pl
Memphis, TN 38105
(901) 595-3346
Memphis, TN 38105
(901) 595-3346
7.9 miles
Gr: K-12 | 119 students
Le Bonheur Children's Med Center Hospital School
Alternative School
50 N Dunlap St
Memphis, TN 38103
(901) 287-6021
Memphis, TN 38103
(901) 287-6021
8.7 miles
Gr: K-11 | 23 students
Tennessee Preparatory Academy
All-boys (Christian)
1109 Mississippi Blvd
Memphis, TN 38126
(901) 505-5206
Memphis, TN 38126
(901) 505-5206
8.9 miles
Gr: 10-12 | 24 students Sports: 1 Tuition listed
Memphis Recovery Center
Alternative School
1234 Poplar Avenue
Memphis, TN 38104
(901) 272-7751
Memphis, TN 38104
(901) 272-7751
9.4 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 31 students
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
St. Michael School
(Catholic)
405 N Missouri St
West Memphis, AR 72301
(870) 735-1730
West Memphis, AR 72301
(870) 735-1730
0.9 miles
Gr: PK-6 | 106 students
Creative Life Preparatory School
(Christian)
1222 Riverside Blvd
Memphis, TN 38106
(901) 775-0304
Memphis, TN 38106
(901) 775-0304
7.1 miles
Gr: K-10 | 22 students
Maria Montessori School
Montessori School
740 Harbor Bend Rd
Memphis, TN 38103
(901) 527-3444
Memphis, TN 38103
(901) 527-3444
7.4 miles
Gr: K-8 | 48 students
St. Jude School Program
Alternative School
262 Danny Thomas Pl
Memphis, TN 38105
(901) 595-3346
Memphis, TN 38105
(901) 595-3346
7.9 miles
Gr: K-12 | 119 students
Le Bonheur Children's Med Center Hospital School
Alternative School
50 N Dunlap St
Memphis, TN 38103
(901) 287-6021
Memphis, TN 38103
(901) 287-6021
8.7 miles
Gr: K-11 | 23 students
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
St. Michael School
(Catholic)
405 N Missouri St
West Memphis, AR 72301
(870) 735-1730
West Memphis, AR 72301
(870) 735-1730
0.9 miles
Gr: PK-6 | 106 students
Gmaa
(Seventh Day Adventist)
3333 Olds Brownsville Rd
Memphis, TN 38134
(901) 775-3960
Memphis, TN 38134
(901) 775-3960
9.8 miles
Gr: PK-9 | 34 students
St. Augustine Catholic School
(Catholic)
1169 Kerr Avenue
Memphis, TN 38106
(901) 942-8002
Memphis, TN 38106
(901) 942-8002
9.9 miles
Gr: PK-6 | 87 students Avg. class size: 15 students
246 S. Belvedere Blvd.
Memphis, TN 38104
(901) 278-0200
Memphis, TN 38104
(901) 278-0200
10.4 miles
Gr: NS-8 | 482 students Avg. class size: 14 students Sports: 12 | Extracurrculars: 8 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Idlewild Presbyterian Kindergarten
Daycare / Preschool (Presbyterian)
1750 Union Ave
Memphis, TN 38104
(901) 726-4681
Memphis, TN 38104
(901) 726-4681
10.4 miles
Gr: PK-K | 31 students
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Bragg Elementary School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
600 N. Redding Street
West Memphis, AR 72301
(870) 735-4196
West Memphis, AR 72301
(870) 735-4196
0.8 miles
Gr: K-6 | 473 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 71%
West Junior High School
(Math: 14% | Reading: 22%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
331 W Barton
West Memphis, AR 72301
(870) 735-3161
West Memphis, AR 72301
(870) 735-3161
0.8 miles
Gr: 7-9 | 461 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 74%
Weaver Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 6-9%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1280 East Barton
West Memphis, AR 72301
(870) 735-7670
West Memphis, AR 72301
(870) 735-7670
1.1 miles
Gr: K-6 | 228 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
The Academies Of West Memphis Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 5% | Reading: 18%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
501 West Broadway
West Memphis, AR 72301
(870) 735-3660
West Memphis, AR 72301
(870) 735-3660
1.3 miles
Gr: 10-12 | 897 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 87%
Marion Visual & Performing Arts Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 14%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1402 Crestmere St
West Memphis, AR 72301
(870) 735-4588
West Memphis, AR 72301
(870) 735-4588
1.3 miles
Gr: PK-6 | 762 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 86%
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