Memphis City Schools
Optional Programs
There are two types of schools in the Memphis City Schools Optional Program. Most programs exist as a school-within-a-school, which means the optional program is offered in addition to traditional classes or programs. However, 10 schools exist only as optional schools. All students who attend these 10 schools participate in their optional program. An asterisk (*) designates schools listed as optional only.
Bellevue Junior High School
575 S. Bellevue Blvd. (38104)
416-4488
www.mcsk12.net/schools/bellevue.js/bellevue.html
Optional program: College Preparatory — The optional program at Bellevue emphasizes the liberal arts with a focus in honors English, math, science, and social studies.
Grades: 7-9
Enrollment in program: 220
School enrollment: 530
Brownsville Road Elementary School
5292 Banbury (38135)
416-4300
www.mcsk12.net/schools/brownsvilleroad.es/brshome.html
Optional program: Enriched Academics — Students are scheduled into enriched math, science, and language arts classes where higher level skills are emphasized. All students receive instruction in computer skills and develop artistic talents and an appreciation for art through art classes.
Grades: 1-5
Enrollment in program: 297
School enrollment: 738
Central High School
306 S. Bellevue (38104)
416-4500
www.msck12.net/schools/central.hs/centralhomepage
Optional program: College Preparatory — The school offers quality academic experiences for college-bound students from all over the city. Honors-level courses in all academic areas. During the junior and senior years, students may earn college credit through Advanced Placement courses in nine areas. Four years of foreign language instruction are also available.
Grades: 9-12
Enrollment in program: 416
School enrollment: 1,276
Colonial Middle School
4778 Sea Isle Rd. (38117)
416-8980
www.msck12.net/schools/colonial.ms/index
Optional program: Arts and Academics — The Creative and Performing Arts (CAPA) program focuses on art, vocal music, instrumental music, orchestra, drama, creative writing, dance, and piano. Through the enriched academics program, students participate in academically challenging courses in language arts, mathematics, science, and social studies.
Grades: 6-8
Enrollment in program: 474
School enrollment: 912
*Cordova Elementary
750 Sanga Road, Cordova (38018)
416-1700
www.mcsk12.net/schools/cordova.es/index_2.htm
Optional program: Enriched Academics — Innovative teaching and learning strategies such as the Reading Renaissance/Accelerated Reader program, thematic units, and exploratory classes are used throughout the school. Exploratory classes include computer, physical education, foreign language, Orff music, and instrumental music. A hands-on approach to learning allows students to develop their decision-making and problem-solving skills.
Grades: 1-4
Enrollment in program: 583
School enrollment: 749
*Cordova Middle School
900 Sanga Rd., Cordova (38018)
416-2189
www.mcsk12.net/schools/cordova.ms/index.htm
Optional program: Enriched Academics/College Preparatory — Networked classrooms allow for sharing of innovative educational software and programs. Incorporating audio and video equipment with computer technology allows students to produce a wide range of multimedia projects.
Grades: 5-8
Enrollment in program: 822
School enrollment: 831
Craigmont High School
3333 Covington Pike (38128)
416-4312
Optional program: College Preparatory for International Studies — The international focus at Craigmont is on social studies and foreign languages. Performing arts are also emphasized as a means of providing an international and multicultural understanding of issues, events, politics, economics, history, and culture. Craigmont is a recipient of the U.S. Department of Education’s Blue Ribbon of Excellence.
Grades: 9-12
Enrollment in program: 205
School enrollment: 1,388
Craigmont Middle School
3455 Covington Pike (38128)
416-7780
www.mcsk12.net/schools/craigmont.mi/index.html
Optional program: Enriched Academics/International Studies — This middle school offers programs that prepare students to live and work successfully in an increasingly global society and better understand the cultures and people of the world.
Grades: 6-8
Enrollment in program: 170
School enrollment: 1,069
*Delano Elementary
1716 Delano (38127)
416-3932
www.mcsk12.net/schools/delano.es/index
Optional program: Computer/Technology — Technology is integrated throughout the instructional program. Through first-hand, multimedia experiences, students develop skills in the areas of critical thinking, reasoning, communication, reading, writing, and mathematics.
Grades: 1-6
Enrollment in program: 240
School enrollment: 291
*Double Tree Elementary School
4560 Double Tree (38109)
416-8144
www.mcsk12.net/schools/doubletree.es/doubletree.html
Optional program: Montessori/Technology — A modified Montessori school, Double Tree offers concepts like multi-age grouping, nongraded work, individualized instruction, and the use of self-correcting manipulatives. Double Tree implements a technology focus for students in grades 4 to 6. Using computers and technology, students communicate ideas and share knowledge with schools throughout the state, nation, and world.
Grades: K-6 (K-3 in Montessori)
Enrollment in program: 578
School enrollment: 578
Downtown Elementary School
10 North Fourth Street (38103)
416-8400
www.mcsk12.net/schools/downtown.es/index.html
Optional program: Enriched Academics/Social Studies — Downtown Elementary has special enrichment classes in social studies for students in grades 1 through 6. Frequent field trips to business, historical, educational, and cultural sites downtown are part of every child’s learning experience. Guest speakers from businesses and organizations, as well as parents working and living near the school, are encouraged to become partners in educating these students.
Grades: 1-6
Enrollment in program: 194
School enrollment: 597
East High School
3206 Poplar Ave. (38111)
416-6160
www.mcsk12.net/schools/east.hs./index.htm
Optional program: College Preparatory for Health Sciences/Engineering and Allied Health — East’s optional program emphasizes studies in the areas of health sciences, engineering, computer science, and allied health.
Grades: 7-12
Enrollment in program: 99
School enrollment: 1,266
Grahamwood Elementary School
3950 Summer Ave. (38122)
416-5952
www.mcsk12.net/schools/grahamwood.es/index.html
Optional program: Enriched Academics — Students achieve a high level of learning through the challenge of a strong academic program and an experienced and knowledgeable faculty that provides successful learning experiences for all students.
Grades: 1-6
Enrollment in program: 497
School enrollment: 1,034
*Idlewild Elementary School
1950 Linden Ave. (38104)
416-4566
www.mcsk12.net/schools/idlewild.es/index.html
Optional program: Science/Technology — The enriched Science and Technology optional program combines an emphasis on academic excellence with hands-on experience in developing students’ science and computer skills.
Grades: K-6
Enrollment in program: 489
School enrollment: 489
*John P. Freeman Optional School
5250 Tulane Rd. (38109)
416-3156
www.mcsk12.net/schools/jpfreeman.es/freeman.html
Optional program: Enriched Academics/College Preparatory — Every student at Freeman has an optional transfer. The students are prepared for high school and college-level classes. Freeman is the only totally optional school for grades one through eight.
Grades: 1-8
Enrollment in program: 584
School enrollment: 584
Keystone Elementary
4301 Old Allen (38128)
416-3924
www.mcsk12.net/schools/keystone.es/index.html
Optional program: Enriched Academics — Keystone includes basic skills in their curricula and enhances the application of learning through an outdoor classroom, as well as science and computer labs, an Orff music program, and an outstanding library/media center.
Grades: 1-6
Enrollment in program: 402
School enrollment: 482
Kingsbury High School
1270 N. Graham (38122)
416-6060
www.mcsk12.net/schools/kingsbury.hs/khswebsite.html
Optional program: Technology and Careers — Students learn to integrate math, science, and English while they focus on modular tasks and hands-on projects. This program prepares for successful citizens and competent workers, as students have the opportunity to enroll in two- or four-year colleges or begin a career.
Grades: 7-12
Enrollment in program: 66
School enrollment: 1,608
*Lester Elementary School
320 Carpenter (38112)
416-5969
www.mcsk12.net/schools/lester.es/admin
Optional program: Focused Literacy — Focused literacy is an instructional concentration designed to raise the level of students’ skills in all language arts, including reading comprehension, writing, and conversation.
Grades: 1-6
Enrollment in program: 441
School enrollment: 570
Overton High School
1770 Lanier (38117)
416-2136
Optional program: Creative and Performing Arts — Overton provides artistically inclined students the opportunity to pursue intense study in vocal music, instrumental music, theory, orchestra, dance, drama, visual arts, broadcasting, and creative writing.
Grades: 9-12
Enrollment in program: 442
School enrollment: 1,405
Peabody Elementary School
2086 Young (38104)
416-4606
www.mcsk12.net/schools/peabody.es/peabody.html
Optional program: Enriched Academics/International Studies — Peabody provides the traditional MCS curriculum as well as an enriched academics optional program, incorporating international studies as a distinguishing feature.
Grades: 1-6
Enrollment in program: 135
School enrollment: 430
*Rozelle Elementary School
993 Roland (38114)
416-4612
www.mcsk12.net/schools/rozelle.es/rozelle.html
Optional program: Creative and Performing Arts — Instructors at Rozelle use the arts to teach academic subjects as well as to develop students’ talents.
Grades: 1-6
Enrollment in program: 386
School enrollment: 439
Sherwood Elementary School
1156 Robin Hood (38111)
416-4864
www.mcsk12.net/schools/sherwood.es/sherwood.html
Optional program: Academic Enrichment through the Arts — At Sherwood, reading children’s classic literature, current books, and periodicals is required. Problem solving and critical thinking activities are used to develop students’ listening, speaking, observing, thinking, and writing skills.
Grades: 1-5
Enrollment in program: 169
School enrollment: 774
Snowden School
1870 N. Parkway (38112)
416-4621
www.mcsk12.net/schools/snowden/index.htm
Optional program: Enriched Academics/College Preparatory — Snowden offers exciting alternatives for the student who is interested in preparing for college, and who can meet and maintain the academic standards of the school. The rigorous academic schedule is blended with activities that include Spanish, orchestra, Orff music, class piano, and art.
Grades: 1-8
Enrollment in program: 650
School enrollment: 1,535
*Springdale-Memphis Magnet Elementary School
880 N. Hollywood (38108)
416-4883
www.mcsk12.net/schools/springdalemagnet.es/springdale.html
Optional program: Exploratory Learning — Both students and teachers take an active part in determining this school’s curriculum. The individual learning experiences are planned in accordance with the child’s interests and needs.
Grades: 1-5
Enrollment in program: 186
School enrollment: 235
*Vollentine Elementary School
1682 Vollentine (38107)
416-4632
www.mcsk12.net/schools/vollentine.es/homepage_1.htm
Optional program: Individually Guided Education — Vollentine’s Individually Guided Education Program incorporates a comprehensive support system involving the use of team-teaching, departmentalization, shared decision-making, collaborative planning, heterogeneous grouping, and the use of multilevel, multicultural, and multimedia materials.
Grades: 1-5
Enrollment in program: 369
School enrollment: 450
White Station High School
514 S. Perkins (38117)
761-8880/416-8880
www.mcsk12.net/schools/whitestation.hs/public_html/wshs.html
Optional program: College Preparatory — White Station’s optional program is designed to provide a broad liberal arts foundation for college-bound students in the fields of science, mathematics, medicine, law, architecture, education, business, public service, and social service.
Grades: 9-12
Enrollment in program: 1,012
School enrollment: 2,017
White Station Middle School
5465 Mason (38120)
416-2184
www.mcsk12.net/schools/whitestation.ms/whitestation2.htm
Optional program: College Preparatory — White Station Middle School offers an academically enriched instructional program in the areas of English, mathematics, science, social studies, fine arts, and foreign languages.
Grades: 7-8
Enrollment in program: 440
School enrollment: 776
Whitehaven High School
4851 Elvis Presley (38116)
416-3000
www.mcsk12.net/schools/whitehaven.hs/homepage/index1103.html
Optional program: College Preparatory/Business and Finance — Whitehaven offers its students a broad scope of educational opportunities, from a finance program emphasizing skill development to advanced placement classes with the possibility of college credit.
Grades: 9-12
Enrollment in program: 241
School enrollment: 1,748
Willow Oaks Elementary School
4417 Willow (38117)
416-2196
www.mcsk12.net/schools/willowoaks.es/willowoakshomepage.html
Optional program: Enriched Academics — The Willow Oaks curriculum stresses a high level of learning in reading, mathematics, science, social studies, computer technology, and the arts.
Grades: 1-5
Enrollment in program: 326
School enrollment: 697
Wooddale High School
5151 Scottsdale (38118)
416-2440
www.mcsk12.net/schools/wooddale.hs/whs/index.htm
Optional program: College Preparatory and Aviation/Travel and Tourism — Wooddale is designed for students seeking a strong, varied liberal arts foundation. Students participating in the optional program will follow a broad outline for a major in language arts, mathematics, science, or social studies. The Aviation/Travel and Tourism program is an integrated aeronautics curriculum that enhances the study of math, science, engineering, technology, travel and tourism, with emphasis on preparing students for post-secondary education or training in these fields.
Grades: 9-12
Enrollment in program: 181
School enrollment: 1,524
Wooddale Middle School
3467 Castleman (38118)
416-2420
www.mcsk12.net/schools/wooddale.mi./wooddale.html
Optional program: Enriched Academics/College Preparatory — Wooddale Middle’s school-within-a-school optional program offers an enriched academics program in the areas of English, language arts, mathematics, science, social studies as well as a wide range of related arts courses: health, teen living, art, music, conversational foreign languages, band, and orchestra.
Grades: 6-8
Enrollment in program: 110
School enrollment: 1,368
Private Schools
Area code is 901 unless otherwise noted.
Information, including, tuition rates and
enrollment figures, are from fall 2005.
Bodine School
2432 Yester Oaks Dr., Germantown (38139)
754-1800
Student Body: co-ed
Grade levels offered: 1-8
Tuition: $11,250-$13,330
Financial aid: available
Enrollment: 75
Student/faculty ratio: 6:1
Religious affiliation: none
After-school care offered: no
Specializes in the education of students with dyslexia and other language-based disabilities.
Bornblum Solomon Schechter
6641 Humphreys Blvd. (38120)
747-2665
Student body: co-ed
Grades: 1-8
Tuition: $8,600-$8,900
Enrollment: 195
Student/faculty ratio: 7:1
Religious affiliation: Jewish
Before- and after-school care offered: yes
Briarcrest Christian Schools
6000 Briarcrest (38120)
765-4600
Student body: co-ed
Grades: 3K-8
Tuition: $3,295-$9,195
Enrollment: 1,660
Student/faculty ratio: 15:1
Religious affiliation: nondenominational Christian
Before- and after-school care offered: yes
Additional locations:
1620 Houston Levee (38018)
737-1356
Grades: K3-5
10103 Raleigh-LaGrange Rd., Eads (38028)
751-6400
Grades: 9-12
Central Day School
2005 Winchester Blvd., Collierville (38017)
255-8134
Student body: co-ed
Grades: K-8
Tuition: $3,800-$4,400
Enrollment: 300
Student/faculty ratio: 22:1
Religious affiliation: nondenominational Christian
Before- and after-school care offered: yes
Christ Methodist Day School
411 Grove Park (38117)
683-6873
Student body: co-ed
Grades: PreK-6
Tuition: $3,080-$7,840
Enrollment: 400
Student/faculty ratio: 15:1
Religious affiliation: United Methodist
Before- and after-school care offered: Yes
Christ the King Lutheran School
5296 Park (38119)
682-8405
Student body: co-ed
Grades: K2-8
Tuition: $2,000-$6,000 (discount offered if paid in full)
Enrollment: 350
Student/faculty ratio: 17:1
Religious affiliation: Lutheran
Special ed classes: Plus, Horizons, Discoveries
Before- and after-school care: yes
Christ the Rock Christian Academy
8800 Winchester Rd. (38125)
751-7122
Student body: co-ed
Grades: K3-8
Tuition: $3,800
Enrollment: 290
Student/faculty ratio: 9:1-20:1
Religious affiliation: non-denominational Christian
Before- and after-school care offered: yes
Christian Brothers High School
5900 Walnut Grove (38120)
682-7801
Student body: male only
Grades: 9-12
Tuition: $6,700
Enrollment: 878
Student/faculty ratio: 11:1
Religious affiliation: Roman Catholic
Extracurricular activities offered
Evangelical Christian School
7600 Macon (38018)
754-7217
Student body: co-ed
Grades: 6-12
Tuition: $3,500-$9,210
Enrollment: 1,430
Student/faculty ratio: 14:1
Religious affiliation: nondenominational Christian
Before- and after-school care offered: All lower schools
Additional locations:
1920 Forest Hill-Irene (38139)
754-4420
Grades: Jr. K-5
735 Ridgelake Blvd. (38120)
683-9013
Grades: Jr.K-5
ECS at Fisherville
11893 Macon Rd., Eads (38028)
853-7705
Grades: Jr.K-1 (grade levels advancing each year up to fifth)
Fayette Academy
15090 Highway 64, Somerville (38068)
465-3241
Student body: co-ed
Grades: K-12
Tuition: $4,148-$4,280 ($650 bldg. fee per family)
Enrollment: 780
Student/faculty ratio: 15:1
Religious affiliation: non-sectarian
Before- and after-school care offered: yes
First Assembly Christian School
8650 Walnut Grove Rd., Cordova (38018)
458-5543
Student body: co-ed
Grades: K4-12
Tuition: $3,200-$6,325
Enrollment: 650
Student/faculty ratio: 15:1
Religious affiliation: interdenominational Christian
Before- and after-school care offered: yes
Additional location:
8229 Rockcreek Pkwy. (38106)
384-3816
Grades: K3-K4
Grace-St. Luke’s Episcopal School
246 S. Belvedere (38104)
278-0200
Student body: co-ed
Grades: PK-8
Tuition: $5,400-$9,300
Enrollment: 500
Student/faculty ratio: 9:1
Religious affiliation: Episcopal
Before- and after-school program offered: yes
Harding Academy
1100 Cherry (38117)
767-4494
Student body: co-ed
Grades: early childhood ages 2-3, grades 7-12
Tuition: $4,445-$8,095
Enrollment: 1,750
Student/faculty ratio: 16:1
Religious affiliation: Church of Christ
Before- and after-school care offered: yes
Additional locations:
8350 Macon (38018)
624-0871/757-1008
Early childhood and kindergarten
8360 Macon (38018)
624-0522
Grades: 1-6
8220 E. Shelby Dr. (38125)
755-5662
Grades: Jr.K-6
1910 Sycamore View (38134)
372-1818
Grades: Jr.K-6
1106 Colonial (38117)
767-2093
Grades: Jr.K-6
Hutchison School
1740 Ridgeway (38119)
761-2220
Student body: female only
Grades: PK-12
Tuition: $4,250-$13,275
Enrollment: 849
Student/faculty ratio: 18:1 (elementary-high); 8:1 (early childhood)
Religious affiliation: nondenominational Christian
Before- and after-school care offered: yes
Immanuel Lutheran School
6319 Raleigh-LaGrange (38134)
388-0205
Student body: co-ed
Grades: PK3-8
Tuition: $2,295-$3,980
Enrollment: 210
Student/faculty ratio: 20:1
Religious affiliation: Lutheran
Before- and after-school care offered: yes
LaGrange Montessori
21450 Hwy. 57, LaGrange, TN (38046)
878-1499
Student body: co-ed
Grades: early childhood-6
Tuition: $5,100 (part-time programs available)
Enrollment: 50
Student/faculty ratio: 10:1
Religious affiliation: Presbyterian
After-school care offered: as needed
Lamplighter Montessori School
8563 Fay Road (38018)
751-2000
Student body: co-ed
Grades: Pre K3-8
Tuition: $3,500-$10,000
Enrollment: 170
Student/faculty ratio: 12:1
Religious affiliation: nonsectarian
Before- and after-school care offered: yes
Lausanne Collegiate School
1381 W. Massey (38120)
474-1000
Student body: co-ed
Grades: Pre K-12
Tuition: $6,400-$10,975
Enrollment: 720
Student/faculty ratio: 9:1
Religious affiliation: nonsectarian
Before- and after-school care offered: yes
Macon Road Baptist School
1082 Berclair (38122)
682-5420
Student body: co-ed
Grades: K4-12
Tuition: $2,200-$3,700
Enrollment: 475
Student/faculty ratio: 25:1
Religious affiliation: Baptist
Before- and after-school care offered: yes
Macon Road Baptist School East
11017 Highway 64, Arlington, TN (38002)
867-8161
Grades: K3-6
Tuition: $4,300
Student/faculty ratio: 15:1
Margolin Hebrew Academy –
Feinstone Yeshiva of the South
390 S. White Station Rd. (38117)
682-2409
Student body: co-ed (Pk-8), female only (9-12), male only (9-12)
Grades: Pre K-12
Tuition: $4,625-$10,375
Enrollment: 250
Student/faculty ratio: 4:1
Religious affiliation: Jewish
Before- and after-school care offered: no
Maria Montessori School
740 Harbor Bend Road (38103)
527-3444
Student body: co-ed
Grades: PK-8
Tuition: $4,575-$7,690
Enrollment: 100
Student/faculty ratio: 20:1
Religious affiliation: none
After-school care offered: no; part-time enrichment offered
Marshall Academy
100 Academy Dr., Holly Spring, MS (38635)
(662) 252-3449
Student body: co-ed
Grades: K3-12
Tuition: $3,250-$3,650
Enrollment: 450
Student/faculty ratio: 16:1
Religious affiliation: nondenominational Christian
After-school care offered: yes
Memphis Junior Academy
50 North Mendenhall (38117)
683-1061
Student body: co-ed
Grades: K-10
Tuition: $3,550-$4,550
Enrollment: 90
Student/faculty ratio: 10:1
Religious affiliation: Seventh Day Adventist
Before- and after-school care offered: yes
Memphis University School
6191 Park (38119)
260-1300
Student body: male only
Grades: 7-12
Tuition: $12,675
Enrollment: 640
Student/faculty ratio: 15:1
Religious affiliation: nondenominational Christian
Before- and after-school care offered: no
Mississippi Boulevard Christian Academy
1254 Jefferson (38104)
278-2277
Student body: co-ed
Grades: Preschool-PK
Tuition: $440/mo.
Enrollment: 57
Student/faculty: 7:1
Religious affiliation: Christian Disciples of Christ
Before- and after-school care offered: yes
New Hope Christian Academy
3000 University St. (38127)
358-3183
Student body: co-ed
Grades: K-6
Tuition: sliding scale
Enrollment: 280
Student/faculty ratio: 14:1
Religious affiliation: nondenominational Christian
After-school care offered: yes
New Hope Christian Academy Junior Kindergarten
3277 N. Watkins (38127)
358-3974
K4 program only
Enrollment: 45
Presbyterian Day School
4025 Poplar Ave. (38111-6022)
842-4600
Student body: male only
Grades: K3-6
Tuition: $5,395-$10,370
Enrollment: 566
Student/faculty ratio: 9:1
Religious affiliation: Presbyterian
Before- and after-school care offered: yes
Rossville Christian Academy
280 High Street, Rossville, TN 38066
853-0200
Student body: co-ed
Grades: K4-12
Tuition: $3,430-$4,130
Enrollment: 320
Student/faculty ratio: 14:1
Religious affiliation: interdenominational Christian
Before- and after-school care offered: yes
St. George’s Independent School, Collierville
1880 Wolf River Blvd., Collierville (38017)
457-2000
Student Body: co-ed
Grades: 6-12
Tuition: $11,580 (scholarship assist. available)
Enrollment: 510
Student/faculty ratio 11:1
Religious affiliation: Judeo-Christian
After-school care offered: yes
St. George’s Independent School, Germantown
8250 Poplar, Germantown (38138)
261-2300
Student body: co-ed
Grades: K3-5
Tuition: $5,595-$10,060 (scholarship assist. available)
Enrollment: 404
Student/faculty ratio: 12:1
Religious affiliation: Judeo-Christian
Before- and after-school care offered: yes
St. George’s Independent School, Memphis
3749 Kimball Ave. (38111)
261-2200
Student body: co-ed
Grades: K3-3
Tuition: $5,595-$10,060 (scholarship assist. available)
Enrollment: 96
Student/faculty ratio: 7:1
Religious affiliation: Judeo-Christian
Before- and after-school care offered: yes
St. Mary’s Episcopal School
60 Perkins Ext. (38117)
537-1405
Admissions office located on Lower School campus @ 41 N. Perkins
Student body: female only
Grades: PK-12
Tuition: $5,200-$12,875
Enrollment: 825
Student/faculty ratio: 10:1
Religious affiliation: Episcopal
Before- and after-school care offered: yes
SBEC (Southern Baptist Educational Center)
7400 Getwell, Southaven, MS (38672)
(662) 349-3096
Student body: co-ed
Grades: K3-12
Tuition: $2,980-$6,400
Enrollment: 1,100
Student/faculty ratio: 14:1
Religious affiliation: Christian
Before- and after-school care offered: yes
Tipton-Rosemark Academy
8696 Rosemark, Millington (38053)
829-4221
Student body: co-ed
Grades: K4-12
Tuition: $4,475-$5,020
Enrollment: 550
Student/faculty ratio: 12:1-20:1
Religious affiliation: nondenominational Christian
After-school study hall until 5:15 p.m.
Westminster Academy
Ridgeway Baptist Church
2500 Ridgeway Road (38119)
380-9192
Student body: co-ed
Grades: K-12
Tuition: $3,900-$6,950
Enrollment: 310
Student/faculty ratio: 9:1
Religious affiliation: nondenominational Christian
After-school care offered: no
West Memphis Christian School
P.O. Box 5669, West Memphis, AR (72303)
(870) 400-4000
Student body: co-ed
Grades: K-12
Tuition: $3,725-$4,965 (family discount for multiple children)
Enrollment: 375
Student/faculty ratio: 12:1
Before- and after-school care offered: yes (through sixth grade)
Woodland Presbyterian School
5217 Park (38119)
685-0976
Student body: co-ed
Grades: PK-8
Tuition: $4,500-$8,150
Enrollment: 420
Student/faculty ratio: 10:1
Religious affiliation: Presbyterian
After-school care offered: yes (offer gifted and break-through programs)
Catholic Schools
CATHOLIC DIOCESE OF MEMPHIS
The Catholic Diocese of Memphis, through its department of education, administers 28 schools in the Memphis area serving approximately 8,000 students in Pre-K through12th grade. The diocese employs 667 teachers, 260 of whom have earned advanced degrees. Catholic schools in the Memphis diocese boast a graduation rate of 99 percent. Of those graduates, 95 percent continue to college. Catholic high school students received more than $15.6 million in scholarships in 2004. For more information, call 373-1219.
Bishop Byrne Middle and High School
1475 E. Shelby Drive (38116)
346-3060
Student body: co-ed
Grades: 7-12
Tuition: $4,300-$5,800
Enrollment: 280
Student/faculty ratio: 12:1
After-school care offered: no
De La Salle Elementary @ Blessed Sacrament
2540 Hale Avenue (38112)
866-9084
www.cdom.org (principal@delasalle-memphis.org)
Student body: co-ed
Grades: K-6 (grades levels advancing each year up to eighth)
Tuition: $500-$4,150 (tuition based on family income/household size, scholarships available)
Enrollment: 135
Student/faculty ratio: 12:1
Before- and after-school care offered: yes
Holy Names Elementary
709 Keel Avenue (38107)
507-1503
Student body: co-ed
Grades: 3-8
Tuition: $3,320-$3,945
Enrollment: 132
Student/faculty ratio: 15:1
Before- and after-school care offered: yes
Holy Rosary School
4841 Park Avenue (38117)
685-1231
Student body: co-ed
Grades: K3-8
Tuition: $3,200-$4,800
Enrollment: 450
Student/faculty ratio: 14:1
After-school care offered: yes
Immaculate Conception Cathedral Elementary/
Middle Schools
1669 Central Avenue (38104)
725-2710
Student body: co-ed
Grades: PreK-8
Tuition: $3,970-$4,270
Enrollment: 368
Student/faculty ratio: 15:1
Before- and after-school care offered: yes
Immaculate Conception High School
1725 Central Avenue (38104)
725-2705
Student body: female only
Grades: 9-12
Tuition: $6,295-$6,900
Enrollment: 150
Student/faculty ratio: 7:1
Extracurricular activities offered: yes
Incarnation School
360 Bray Station Rd., Collierville (38017)
853-7804
Student body: co-ed
Grades: PreK-8
Tuition: $4,120
Enrollment: 250
Student/faculty ratio: 9:1
Before- and after-school care offered: yes
Little Flower School
1666 Jackson Avenue (38107)
725-9900
Student body: co-ed
Grades: PreK4-2
Tuition: $3,500-$4,125
Enrollment: 77
Student/faculty ratio: 10:1
Before- and after-school care offered: yes
Madonna Learning Center
7007 Poplar Ave., Germantown (38138)
752-5767
Ages: 5-21
Grade levels offered: flexible levels, ungraded classrooms
Tuition: $7,500
Financial aid: n/a
Enrollment: 46
Student/faculty ratio: 3:1
Religious affiliation: all-faith
After-school care offered: no
Memphis Catholic Middle and High School
61 N. McLean Blvd. (38104)
276-1221
Student body: co-ed
Grades: 7-12
Tuition: $4,100-$6,100
Enrollment: 215
Student/faculty ratio: 11:1
Our Lady of Perpetual Help School
8151 Poplar Avenue, Germantown (38138)
753-1181
Student body: co-ed
Grades: PreK2-8
Tuition: $2,000-$4,000
Enrollment: 260
Student/faculty ratio: 15:1
After-school care offered: yes
Our Lady of Sorrows School
3690 Thomas St. (38127)
358-7431
www.ourladyofsorrowschurch.org
Student body: co-ed
Grades: PreK4-8
Tuition: $3,500-$4,200
Enrollment: 125
Student/faculty ratio: 13:1
Before- and after-school care offered: yes (for students only)
St. Agnes Academy/St. Dominic School
4830 Walnut Grove Rd. (38117)
767-1356
Student body: St. Agnes: female only; St. Dominic: male only
Grades: PreK-12 (girls); PreK-8 (boys)
Tuition: $5,475-$10,330
Enrollment: 850 (girls and boys)
Student/faculty ratio: 10:1
Before- and after-school care offered: yes
St. Ann School – Bartlett
6529 Stage Rd. (38134)
386-3328
Student body: co-ed
Grades: PreK-8
Tuition: $3,790-$3,880 (Catholic students), $4,390-$4,520 (non-Catholic)
Enrollment: 650
Student/faculty ratio: 23:1
Before-and after-school care offered: yes
St. Anne Catholic School
670 South Highland Ave. (38111)
323-1344
Student body: co-ed
Grades: PreK-8
Tuition: $3,570-$4,560
Enrollment: 165
Student/faculty ratio: 15:1
Before and after-school care offered: yes
St. Augustine School
1169 Kerr Avenue (38106)
942-8002
Student body: co-ed
Grades: PreK4-6
Tuition: $4,125
Enrollment: 130
Student/faculty ratio: 20:1
After-school care offered: yes
St. Benedict at Auburndale
8250 Varnavas, Cordova (38016)
260-2840
Student body: co-ed
Grades: 9-12
Tuition: $5,600-$6,900
Enrollment: 780
Student/faculty ratio: 14:1
After-school care offered: no
St. Francis of Assisi Elementary School
2100 Germantown Pkwy., Cordova (38016)
388-7321
Student body: co-ed
Grades: K4-8
Tuition: $4,840-$6,780
Enrollment: 935
Student/faculty ratio: 14:1
Before- and after-school care offered: yes
St. Joseph School
3851 Neely Rd. (38109)
344-0021
Student body: co-ed
Grades: PreK3-6
Tuition: $3,500-$4,125
Enrollment: 175
Student/faculty ratio: PreK-K4: 20:2, grades 1-6: 22:1
Before- and after-school care offered: yes
St. John School
2718 Lamar Avenue (38114)
743-6700
Student body: co-ed
Grades: PreK3-5 (grade levels advancing each year to sixth, 11-month school)
Tuition: $3,500-$4,538
Enrollment: 170
Student/faculty ratio: 12:1
Before- and after-school care offered: yes
St. Louis School
5192 Shady Grove Rd. (38117)
682-9692
Student body: co-ed
Grades: K-8
Tuition: $3,600-$4,300
Enrollment: 505
Student/faculty ratio: 20:1
After-school care offered: yes
St. Michael School
3880 Forrest Avenue (38122)
323-2162
Student body: co-ed
Grades: PreK-8
Tuition: $3,500-$4,400
Enrollment: 170
Student/faculty ratio: 11:1
Before- and after-school care offered: yes
St. Patrick School
277 South Fourth Street (38126)
521-3252
Student body: co-ed
Grades: PreK-2 (grade levels advancing each year to sixth)
Tuition: $3,170-$4,125 (pro-rated according to income)
Enrollment: 70
Student/faculty ratio: 8:1
After-school care offered: as needed w/sufficient numbers
St. Paul School
1425 E. Shelby Drive (38116)
346-0862
Student body: co-ed
Grades: PreK-6
Tuition: $4,125
Enrollment: 301
Student/faculty ratio: 15:1
After-school care offered: yes
Sister Ruth Ann Catholic School
8250 Varnavas, Cordova (38016)
260-2840
Student body: co-ed
Grades: special education for ages 16-21
Tuition: $6,500
Enrollment: 6
Student/faculty ratio: 6:2
Colleges & Universities
Tuition levels are subject to change.
Liberal Arts & Sciences
Christian Brothers University
650 East Parkway South
Information: 321-3000, Admissions: 321-3205
Christian Brothers University (1871) awarded the first college degree in Memphis in 1875. A private, coed Catholic university, CBU offers bachelor’s degrees in liberal arts, science, business, and engineering. Master’s degrees are offered in business administration, engineering management, and education. CBU is ranked among the top 35 best Southern universities in U.S. News and World Report’s “America’s Best Colleges.”
Enrollment: 1,800
Faculty: 110 full-time; 64 part-time
Tuition: $9,515/semester
Housing: $1,365-2,595/semester
Accrediting agency: Southern Association of Colleges and Schools
LeMoyne-Owen College
807 Walker
774-9090
LeMoyne-Owen (1862), is one of the nation’s oldest historically black institutions. A private, coed college, LeMoyne-Owen offers four-year degrees in 21 academic disciplines.
Enrollment: 800
Faculty: 71 (full- and part-time)
Tuition: $4,809/semester
Housing: $2,310/semester (room and board)
Accrediting agency: Commission on Colleges of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools (BA), the National Council for the Accreditation of Teacher Edcuation (teacher education program), and the Tennessee State Board of Education.
Memphis College of Art
Overton Park (1930 Poplar Ave.)
272-5100
Memphis College of Art (1936) is dedicated to excellence in art and design education. Degree programs include a Bachelor of Fine Arts in design and fine arts and a Master of Fine Arts in studio art and computer arts.
Enrollment: 300
Faculty: 45
Tuition: $17,600/year
Housing: 108 dorm rooms available, $3,600-6,400/year
Accrediting agencies: Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, National Association of Schools of Art and Design
Northwest Mississippi Community College,
DeSoto Center
5197 W.E. Ross Parkway, Southaven, MS (38671)
(662) 342-1570
Northwest Mississippi Community College serves students at four branches: the main campus in Senatobia, DeSoto Center in Southaven and Olive Branch, and Lafayette-Yalobusha Technical Center at Oxford. The college offers courses for academic transfer to four-year colleges and universities and more than 40 career-technical programs designed to put the student into the workforce upon graduation. Northwest awards an Associate of Arts degree, Associate of Applied Science degree, and a career certificate.
Enrollment: 6,677
Faculty: 370 (full- and part-time)
Tuition: $650/full-time, in-state; $650-$1,000/full-time, out-of-state
Housing: $425-725
Accrediting Agency: Southern Association of Colleges and Schools
Rhodes College
2000 North Parkway
843-3000
Rhodes College has earned a national reputation as one of the country’s top liberal-arts colleges. Long associated with the Presbyterian Church, the 100-acre campus built in the Gothic tradition is located in Midtown. Rhodes offers 23 departmental majors as well as 14 majors and minors in the interdisciplinary program. The college grants bachelors of arts, bachelors of science, and a master’s degree in accounting. Rhodes also offers multiple study abroad opportunities.
Enrollment: 1,663
Faculty: 175 (full- and part-time)
Tuition: $27,874
Housing, room and board: $6,904/year
Accrediting agency: Southern Association of Colleges and Schools
Southwest Tennessee Community College
737 Union / 5983 Macon Cove
333-5000
Southwest includes two main campuses and numerous centers throughout the Mid-South. Southwest offers 39 programs for career studies and transfer degrees, 37 two-year associate of applied science (A.A.S.) degrees, and more than 40 areas of interest in traditional university transfer programs. Southwest also offers one-year Academic Certificate and Technical Certificate Programs in 28 areas.
Enrollment: 12,000
Faculty: 263 full-time
Tuition: $83/credit hour
Housing: n/a
Accrediting agency: Southern Association of Colleges and Schools
Union University – Germantown
Poplar Pike at Hacks Cross Rd.
759-0029
A satellite of Union University in Jackson, Tennessee, Union University – Germantown opened in 1997. Besides an undergraduate nursing program, the school offers several master’s degrees, including business administration, nursing, and education; also an education specialist degree. The LAUNCH program offers a Bachelor’s of Science and Organizational Leadership (B.S.O.L.) for adults. Call for additional information.
University of Memphis (U of M)
Central Avenue
678-2000
The U of M offers 15 bachelor’s degrees in more than 50 majors and 70 concentrations, master’s degrees in 46 fields, and doctorates in 21 fields.
The graduate school also offers an education specialist degree and law degree (J.D.).
Enrollment: 20,000 (approximate)
Faculty: 856 full-time; 465 part-time (excluding graduate assistants)
Tuition: (in-state/out-of-state per year including fees): $5,084/15,148 (undergraduate); $6,162/16,226 (graduate); $9,352/26,212 (law)
Housing: dormitories from $1,230-2,560/semester; apartments: $2,330; townhouses: $2,400
Accrediting agency: Southern Association of Colleges and Schools
The University of Memphis, Carrier Center
500 Winchester, Collierville (38017)
678-5515
A satellite campus of the University of Memphis, the Carrier Center has served the Collierville, Fayette County, and north Mississippi community since 1999. Students may enroll in general education, business, and education classes, which count toward an undergraduate or graduate degree; a master’s in business administration is also offered.
Enrollment: 1,300
Faculty: 30 (varies according to classes offered)
Tuition: $234 per credit hour
Accrediting Agency: Southern Association of Colleges and Schools
The University of Mississippi, DeSoto Center
5197 W. E. Ross Parkway, Southaven, MS (38671)
(662) 342-4765
Junior, senior, and graduate level courses available in multiple disciplines.
BA’s offered in accountancy, business, elementary and secondary education, criminal justice, paralegal studies, and liberal arts. Masters in elementary and higher education, educational leadership, nursing, and environmental engineering.
Enrollment: 711
Faculty: several full-time faculty, majority come from Oxford campus
Tuition: (per 3-hour course, in-state/out-of-state)
$513.75/1,158 (undergraduate); $684.75/1,543.50 (graduate)
Accrediting agency: Southern Association of Colleges and Schools
Medicine
Baptist College of Health Science
1003 Monroe
575-BCHS(2247)
Baptist College of Health Sciences is a specialized private, degree-granting undergraduate college offering general studies and professional education courses. Bachelor’s degrees are offered in nursing, respiratory care, and radiological sciences. Baptist offers completion programs for each major along with weekend and evening programs.
Enrollment: 803
Faculty: 41 full-time, 25 part-time
Tuition: $200/semester hour
Housing: $750/semester/double occupancy, $1,500/single occupancy
Accrediting agency: Southern Association of Colleges and Schools
Methodist Healthcare Education Program
Methodist University Schools of Radiological and Imaging Sciences
1265 Union
726-8099
Methodist Healthcare’s programs include administrative residency, pharmacy residency, physical therapy, clinical pastoral education, radiologic technology, respiratory care, and post-graduate medical education. Methodist University Schools of Radiological and Imaging Sciences offers three programs: a Radiography program (RT); a 15-month Nuclear Medicine Technology program (for RTs only); and a 15-month Diagnostic Medical Sonography (ultrasound program: 2-year Allied Health graduate or BS required), and a 15-month Echo Cardiography program specializing in adult and pediatrics.
Enrollment: varies with each program
Faculty: 12 full- and part-time
Tuition (for two-year program, fees and books included): $6,000 (RT); $4,365 (Nuclear Medicine Technology Program)
Housing: dorms available, costs vary
Accrediting agency: Joint Review Committee on Education in Radiological Technology, and American Medical Association
Southern College of Optometry
1245 Madison
722-3200
Founded in Memphis in 1932, this college is one of only 17 optometry colleges in the nation. It is the largest in the South and includes the Eye Center, a clinical facility opened in 2002. Students pursue a four-year post-baccalaureate program leading to a doctor of optometry degree.
Enrollment: 470
Faculty: 57
Tuition: $13,996 per year for regional students; $18,996 per year for non-regional students
Housing: n/a
Accrediting agency: Council on Optometric Education of the American Optometric Association, and the Commission on Colleges of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools
University of Tennessee
Health Science Center
800 Madison
448-5500
The UT Health Science Center is Tennessee’s principal academic health science center and one of the largest academic health science centers in the U.S. It includes the Colleges of Allied Health Sciences, Dentistry, Graduate Health Sciences, Health Science Engineering, Medicine, Nursing, and Pharmacy. Graduate medical education programs, family medicine centers, and continuing education programs are also offered statewide.
Enrollment: 1,959
Faculty: 900 paid; 1,000 volunteer
Tuition: $4,466-17,522/year, in-state; $14,564-38,898/year, out-of-state
Housing: $360/month, meals excluded
Accrediting agency: Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, as well as appropriate agency for each college.
Religious Colleges& Seminaries
Crichton College
255 N. Highland
320-9797
A four-year Christian liberal-arts college, Crichton offers day and evening programs in the arts and sciences. Also offers a degree completion program for adult students.
Enrollment: 1,000
Faculty: 27 full-time, 69 part-time
Tuition: 1-11 credit hours; $415/credit hour; $4,980/per semester (12-16 credit hours)
Housing: $1,800/semester
Accrediting agency: Commission on Colleges of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools
Harding University Graduate School of Religion
1000 Cherry
761-1356
A branch of Harding University in Searcy, Arkansas, Harding offers five graduate degrees, including a master of divinity, doctor of ministry, and a master of arts degree in counseling.
Enrollment: 225
Faculty: 9 full-time, 6 part-time
Tuition: $418.50/credit hour
Housing: One- and two-bedroom apartments and townhouses ranging from $260-$720/month
Accrediting agency: Commission of Colleges of North Central Association of Colleges and Schools, Association of Theological Schools
Memphis Theological Seminary
168 East Parkway South
458-8232
Owned and operated by the Cumberland Presbyterian Church, Memphis Theological Seminary is a graduate professional school granting three degrees: master of divinity, doctor of ministry, and master of arts in religion. The student body represents 31 denominations.
Enrollment: 350
Faculty: 12 full-time, 15 part-time
Tuition: $310/credit hour
Housing: limited
Accrediting agency: Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, Association of Theological Schools. Also approved by the University Senate of the United Methodist Church.
Mid-America Baptist Theological Seminary
2216 Germantown Rd. S.
751-8453
Mid-America offers nine fully accredited degrees: associate of divinity, master of divinity, master of arts in Christian education, master of arts in cross-cultural studies, doctor of ministry, doctor of philosophy, master of missiology, master of Christian education, and associate of Christian education. The seminary emphasizes Bible-preaching, evangelism, and missions, and focuses on training pastors, church leaders, and missionaries.
Enrollment: 470
Faculty: 22
Tuition: $6,084/year (full-time)
Housing: $385-500/month; one-, two-, or three-bedroom apartments available
Accrediting agency: Southern Association of Colleges and Schools
Mid-South Christian College
3097 Knight Road
375-4400
The purpose of Mid-South Christian College is to provide students with a college level education for Christian ministries. The school offers four degrees: associate, bachelor of Christian ministry, bachelor of Christian education, and master of Christian ministry. The college also offers certificates in Bible and Christian ministry.
Enrollment: 40
Faculty: 14
Tuition: $95/per credit hour
Housing: $660/semester/double occupancy
Accrediting agency: Tennessee Higher Education Commission
Social Work
University of Tennessee-Knoxville,
Graduate School of Social Work
711 Jefferson, Room 607
448-4463
This school, under the University of Tennessee at Knoxville, operates on the UT Health Science Center campus in Memphis and offers a two-year program granting a master’s degree in social work.
Enrollment: 150
Faculty: 9 full-time, 10 part-time
Tuition: $243/credit hour, in-state; $734/credit hour, out-of-state
Housing: $1,440/four months, $1,800/five months, $2,160/six months
Accrediting agency: Council of Social Work Education