Memphis City Schools
2597 Avery Ave. (416-5300)
Shelby County Schools
160 S. Hollywood (321-2500)
MEMPHIS CITY SCHOOLS OPTIONAL PROGRAMS
The Memphis City Schools optional program gives parents options in selecting a public education that can best fit their children's talents and abilities. Optional elementary programs focus on different approaches to education. These programs enrich, supplement, and broaden the standard school curriculum. Optional programs at the middle school and high school levels are designed to prepare students for college and careers. Optional schools are tuition-free to city residents and accessible to all parts of the city.
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, ten schools exist primarily as optional schools. Most students who attend these ten schools participate in the optional program. An asterisk (*) designates schools listed as optional only. >>>
Bellevue Middle School
575 S. Bellevue Blvd. (38104) • 416-4488
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Enriched Academics/College Preparatory — The optional program at Bellevue emphasizes the liberal arts with a focus on honors language arts/English, mathematics, science, and social studies. Electives include conversational Spanish, band, art, computer science, orchestra (strings), choir, teen living, and musical keyboarding.
Grades: 6-8
School enrollment: 519
Dr. William Herbert Brewster Elementary School
2605 Sam Cooper Blvd. (38112) • 416-7150
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Enriched Academics — The enriched academics optional program incorporates project-based learning with emphasis on accelerated learning in math, arts, science, and technology. This new facility is equipped with the latest technology, housing 36 classrooms that include music rooms, science and computer labs, a library-media center, and a multipurpose room.
Grades: 1-5
School Enrollment: 585
Brownsville Road Elementary School
5292 Banbury (38135) • 416-4300
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Enriched Academics — Students are scheduled into enriched math, science, and language arts classes in which higher-level skills are emphasized. All students receive instruction in computer skills, multimedia presentation, and research.
Grades: 1-5
School enrollment: 657
Central High School
306 S. Bellevue Blvd. (38104) • 416-4500 msck12.net/schools/central.hs/centralhomepage
College Preparatory — The school offers quality academics for college-bound students from across the city, including honors-level courses in all subjects. During the junior and senior years, students may earn college credit through Advanced Placement courses in ten areas. Four years of foreign languages are also available. A new classroom building, gymnasium for 1,500, and state–of-the-art library and science facility round out the school.
Grades: 9-12
School enrollment: 1,737
Colonial Middle School
4778 Sea Isle Road (38117) • 416-8980
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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. Field trips, clubs and extracurricular activities create a well-rounded experience.
Grades: 6-8
School enrollment: 1,112
*Cordova Elementary School
750 Sanga Road, Cordova (38018) • 416-1700
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Enriched Academics — Innovative teaching and learning strategies, such as the Reading Renaissance/Accelerated Reader program, the Accelerated Math program, and inquiry-based problem solving, along with exploratory classes are used throughout the school. Exploratory classes include computer, physical education, foreign language, Orff, and instrumental music.
Grades: 1-4
School enrollment: 773
*Cordova Middle School
900 N. Sanga Road, Cordova (38018) • 416-2189
Enriched Academics/College Preparatory — This academically enriched program builds on Cordova Elementary's foundation. Networked classrooms allow for sharing of innovative educational software. Incorporating audio and video equipment with computer technology allows students to produce multimedia projects.
Grades: 5-8
School enrollment: 1,171
Craigmont High School
3333 Covington Pike (38128) • 416-4312
College Preparatory for International Studies — The international focus at Craigmont is on social studies, arts, language arts, and foreign languages. The program exposes students to issues of international scope to foster understanding and appreciation of cultural diversity. Collaborations with Memphis in May, the Chamber of Commerce, and various civic organizations expose students to the international scene.
Grades: 9-12
School enrollment: 1,421
Craigmont Middle School
3455 Covington Pike (38128) • 416-7780
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Enriched Academics/International Studies — This middle school offers programs that prepare students to live and work successfully in an increasingly global society and allows them to better understand the cultures and people of the world.
Grades: 6-8
School enrollment: 941
*Delano Elementary School
1716 Delano (38127) • 416-3932
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Computer Technology — Technology is integrated throughout the instructional program as students develop skills in the areas of critical thinking, reasoning, communication, reading, writing, and math. Students engage in real-world experiences using multimedia, computer technology, digital cameras, and closed-circuit TV. In 2005, Delano received the U.S. Department of Education "No Child Left Behind" Blue Ribbon Award.
Grades: 1-6
School enrollment: 287
*Double Tree Elementary School
4560 Double Tree (38109) • 416-8144
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Montessori/Technology — A modified Montessori school, Double Tree offers concepts like mult-iage grouping, nongraded work, and individualized instruction. 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)
School enrollment: 475
Douglass High School
3200 Mt. Olive Road (38108) • 416-0990
Public Service and Communication Arts — Opening in fall 2008, Douglass High School will offer students a unique academic experience in a state-of-the-art learning facility. As the district's newest optional school, Douglass offers expert instruction in the fields of public service and communication arts.
Grades: 9-11 (2008-2009) and 9-12 (2009-2010)
School Enrollment: TBD
Downtown Elementary School
10 North Fourth Street (38103) • 416-8400
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Enriched Academics — Downtown Elementary has special emphasis in social studies as well as enrichment in all basic courses. Frequent field trips to business, historical, educational, and cultural sites downtown are part of every child's learning experience. Guest speakers from businesses and civic organizations, as well as parents working and living near the school, enhance each child's learning potential.
Grades: 1-6
School enrollment: 695
East High School
3206 Poplar Ave. (38111) • 416-6160
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College Preparatory for Health Sciences/Engineering/Allied Health — East's optional program is designed for students who will pursue careers in health sciences, allied health, computer science, and engineering. The program provides a learning environment that focuses on academic achievement and technology with honors and Advanced Placement courses. Top colleges and universities recruit these students.
Grades: 9-12
School enrollment: 942
Grahamwood Elementary School
3950 Summer Ave. (38122) • 416-5952
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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 for all students. Parent involvement plays a vital role.
Grades: 1-5
School enrollment: 894
*Idlewild Elementary School
1950 Linden Ave. (38104) • 416-4566
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Science/Technology — The Enriched Science and Technology optional program combines an emphasis on academic excellence with a commitment to making the classroom a challenging, engaging, and productive place.
Grades: K-5
School enrollment: 429
*John P. Freeman Optional School
5250 Tulane Road (38109) • 416-3156
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Enriched Academics/College Preparatory — Freeman's optional program is designed to stimulate creativity and develop critical thinking. The accelerated academic curriculum is broadened by introducing students to a varied range of cultural activities that stimulate interest and provide a motivating atmosphere for learning while preparing students for high school and beyond.
Grades: 1-8
School enrollment: 644
Keystone Elementary School
4301 Old Allen (38128) • 416-3924
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Enriched Academics — Academic programs focus on the basic curricular skills, enhancing the application of learning through an outdoor classroom, as well as science and computer labs, visual art instruction, an Orff music program, and an outstanding library/media center. The U.S. Department of Education identified Keystone as one of the most academically superior schools in Tennessee and the nation.
Grades: 1-5
School enrollment: 634
Kingsbury High School
1270 N. Graham (38122) • 416-6060
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Technology/Careers/Military Science — Students learn to integrate math, technology, science and English while focusing on hands-on projects. Students have the opportunity to enroll in two- or four-year colleges or begin a career.
Grades: 9-12
School enrollment: 868
*Lester School
320 Carpenter (38112) • 416-5969
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Focused Literacy/Technology/Pre-Engineering — Focused literacy is an instructional concentration designed to raise the level of students' skills in all language arts, including reading comprehension, writing, and conversation. Technology is an integral part of the instructional program; thus students make good use of the computer labs and work stations.
Grades: 1-8
School enrollment: 866
Overton High School
1770 Lanier Lane (38117) • 416-2136
Creative and Performing Arts — Overton provides artistically inclined students the opportunity to pursue intense study in vocal music, instrumental music, music theory, orchestra, dance, drama, visual arts, broadcasting, and creative writing. Students pursue academic studies that will prepare them for a collegiate or professional future.
Grades: 9-12
School enrollment: 1,342
Peabody Elementary School
2086 Young Ave. (38104) • 416-4606
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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. It is a multicultural mecca that focuses on interaction with the community.
Grades: 1-5
School enrollment: 439
*Rozelle Elementary School
993 Roland (38114) • 416-4612
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Creative and Performing Arts — Instructors at Rozelle use the arts to teach academic subjects as well as to develop students' talents. Artistic talents are enhanced through Encore classes: visual arts, vocal music, strings, drama, creative writing, and dance.
Grades: 1-5
School enrollment: 381
Sherwood Elementary School
1156 Robin Hood (38111) • 416-4864
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Enriched Academics — The Academic Enrichment Through the Arts program requires that students read children's classic literature, current books, and periodicals. Problem solving and critical-thinking activities are used to develop students' listening, speaking, observing, and writing skills. Arts Memphis, Memphis Brooks Museum of Art, and The Dixon Gallery and Gardens enrich this program.
Grades: 1-5
School enrollment: 665
Snowden School
1870 North Parkway (38112) • 416-4621
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 state-of-the-art computer technology, Spanish, orchestra, Orff music, CLUE, and foreign language.
Grades: 1-8
School enrollment: 1,585
*Springdale-Memphis Magnet Elementary School
880 N. Hollywood St. (38108) • 416-4883
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Exploratory Learning — This challenging academic program provides an environment that encourages students to ask questions and find answers. Explore the World through the Eyes of Education is the focus.
Grades: 1-5
School enrollment: 351
*Vollentine Elementary School
1682 Vollintine Ave. (38107) • 416-4632
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Individually Guided Education (IGE) — Vollentine's IGE 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
School enrollment: 425
Whitehaven High School
4851 Elvis Presley Blvd. (38116) • 416-3000
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College Preparatory — Whitehaven offers students a broad scope of opportunities, from a finance program emphasizing career preparation to a college prep program that includes advanced placement classes designed to prepare students for the rigors of college work.
Grades: 9-12
School enrollment: 1,863
White Station High School
514 S. Perkins (38117) • 416-8880
College Preparatory — White Station High has been named to Newsweek's list of top high schools. The 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, and public and social service. Students are accepted to the nation's most competitive universities.
Grades: 9-12
School enrollment: 2,155
White Station Middle School
5465 Mason Rd. (38120) • 416-2184
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Enriched Academics/College Preparatory — White Station Middle School offers academically enriched instruction in English, mathematics, science, social studies, fine arts, and foreign languages in a brand new, state-of-the-art facility.
Grades: 6-8
School enrollment: 1,099
Willow Oaks Elementary School
4417 Willow Rd. (38117) • 416-2196
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Enriched Academics — The Willow Oaks curriculum stresses a higher level of learning in reading, mathematics, science, social studies, computer technology, and the arts in an enthusiastic, supportive environment. The school has been named Elementary School of the Year by the Memphis Education Association.
Grades: 1-5
School enrollment: 741
Wooddale High School
5151 Scottsdale (38118) • 416-2440
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College Preparatory/Aviation/Travel and Tourism — Wooddale is designed for students seeking a strong, varied liberal arts foundation. The optional program immerses students in English, mathematics, science, and 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
School enrollment: 1,823
Wooddale Middle School
3467 Castleman St. (38118) • 416-2420
Enriched Academics/College Preparatory — Wooddale Middle offers an enriched academics program in the areas of language arts/English, mathematics, science and social studies as well as many exploratory classes: health, Facing History and Ourselves, art, choir, conversational Spanish, drama, band, and orchestra.
Grades: 6-8
School enrollment: 1,085
CHARTER SCHOOLS
Charter schools are independent public schools of choice. They control their own budget, curriculum, and staffing. Memphis' charter schools maximize students' potential by focusing on specific areas of academic interests and employing creative learning techniques. Charter programs prepare children for college by learning how to function productively in a global and technologically advanced society.
Circles of Success Learning Academy (COSLA)
867 South Parkway East (38106) • 322-7978
Grades: K-5
Enrollment: 140
Sponsor: The Works, Inc.
City University School of Liberal Arts
1500 Dunn (38118) • 775-2219
Grades: 9-12
Enrollment: 320
Sponsor: The Influence 1 Foundation
Memphis Academy of Health Sciences
3925 Chelsea Ext. (38108) • 382-1441
Grades: 6-9
Enrollment: 400
Sponsor: 100 Black Men of Memphis
Memphis Academy of Science and Engineering (MASE)
Middle school: 20 S. Dudley St. (38103) • 448-6273
High school: 1254 Jefferson Ave.
Grades: 6-12
Enrollment: 550
Sponsor: Memphis Biotech Foundation
Memphis Business Academy
Middle School: 3333 Old Brownsville Road (38134) 380-8176
High School: 2450 Frayser Blvd. (38167) • 358-1651
Grades: 6-9
Enrollment: 340
Sponsor: Memphis Business Academy, Inc.
Promise Academy
1346 Bryan St. (38108) • 324-4456
Grades: K-3
Enrollment: 230
Sponsor: Promise Academy, Inc.
Soulsville Charter School
910 McLemore Ave. (38106) • 942-7627
Located adjacent to the Stax Museum of American Soul Music. Provides an academically rigorous, musically rich environment with the mission of fully preparing students both academically and emotionally for college.
Grades: 6-12
Enrollment: 240
Sponsor: Soulsville Foundation
Southern Avenue Charter School of Academic Excellence and Creative Arts
3311 Kimball Ave. (38111) • 743-7335
www.southernavenuecharterschool.org
Grades: K-4
Enrollment: 160
Sponsor: Children's Care and Development Center, Inc.
STAR Academy
3260 James Rd. (38128) • 387-5050
Grades: K-5
Enrollment: 240
Sponsor: Golden Gate Development Corp.
PRIVATE SCHOOLS
Bornblum Solomon Schechter
6641 Humphreys Blvd. (38120) • 747-2665
Student body: co-ed Grades: 1-8 Tuition: $10,380-$10,700 Enrollment: 200 Student/faculty ratio: 7:1 Religious affiliation: Jewish Briarcrest Christian Schools 6000 Briarcrest (38120) • 765-4600
Student body: co-ed Grades: preK-8 Tuition: $4,095-$10,995 Enrollment: 1,550 Student/faculty ratio: 13:1 Religious affiliation: nondenominational Christian Additional locations: 1620 Houston Levee Road (38018) • 737-1356 Grades: PreK-5 10103 Raleigh-LaGrange Road, Eads (38028) • 751-6400 Grades: 9-12 Central Day School 2005 Winchester Blvd., Collierville (38017) • 255-8134 www.centraldayschool.com
Student body: co-ed Grades: K-8 Tuition: $4,900-$5,500 Enrollment: 360 Student/faculty ratio: 18:1 Religious affiliation: nondenominational Christian
Christ Methodist Day School
411 S. Grove Park (38117) • 683-6873 www.cmdsmemphis.org
Student body: co-ed Grades: preK-6 Tuition: $2,625-$8,995 Enrollment: 363
Student/faculty ratio: 9:1 Religious affiliation: United Methodist
Christ the King Lutheran School
5296 Park (38119) • 682-8405 www.ctkschool.com
Student body: co-ed Grades: preK-8 Tuition: $2,465-$6,850 Enrollment: 325 Student/faculty ratio: 17:1 Religious affiliation: Lutheran Special ed classes: Plus, Horizons, Discoveries
Christ the Rock Christian Academy
8800 Winchester Road (38125) • 751-7122 christtherockmemphis.org
Student body: co-ed Grades: K3-8 Tuition: $4,400 Enrollment: 300 Student/faculty ratio: 9:1-20:1 Christian Brothers High School 5900 Walnut Grove (38120) • 261-4900 www.cbhs.org
Student body: male Grades: 9-12 Tuition: $8,100 Enrollment: 890 Student/faculty ratio: 11:1 Religious affiliation: Roman Catholic
Evangelical Christian School
7600 Macon (38018) • 754-7217
Ecseagles.net Student body: co-ed Grades: 6-12 Tuition: $5,670-$11,000 Enrollment: 1,526 Student/faculty ratio: 14:1 Religious affiliation: nondenominational Christian 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, TN (38028) • 850-9652 Grades: Jr.K-4 (grade levels advance each year to fifth)
Fayette Academy
15090 Highway 64, Somerville, TN (38068) • 465-3241
www.fayetteacademy.com Student body: co-ed Grades: preK4-12 Tuition: $4,700-$4,900 Enrollment: 800 Student/faculty ratio: 15:1 Religious affiliation: non-denominational
First Assembly Christian School
8650 Walnut Grove Road, Cordova (38018) • 458-5543 facsmemphis.org
Student body: co-ed Grades: Jr. K-12 Tuition: $3,530-$6,978 Enrollment: 790 Student/faculty ratio: 11:1-18:1 Religious affiliation: interdenominational Christian Additional location:
Cordova Learning Center
8229 Rockcreek Parkway (38106) • 384-3816 Grades: Jr. K (ages 2-4) Grace-St. Lukes Episcopal School 246 S. Belvedere (38104) • 278-0200 www.gslschool.org Student body: co-ed Grades: preK-8 Tuition: $6,300-$10,830 Enrollment: 500 Student/faculty ratio: 9:1 Religious affiliation: Episcopal Harding Academy 1100 Cherry (38117) • 767-4494 www.hardinglions.org Student body: co-ed Grades: early childhood ages 2-3, grades 7-12 Tuition: $3,495-$9,645 Enrollment: 1,510 Student/faculty ratio: 14:1 Religious affiliation: Church of Christ 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 1106 Colonial (38117) • 767-2093 Grades: Jr.K-6
Hutchison School
1740 Ridgeway (38119) • 761-2220 www.hutchisonschool.org Student body: female only Grades: preK-12 Tuition: $4,870-$15,350 Enrollment: 915 Student/faculty ratio: 16:1 (elementary-high); 8:1 (early childhood) Religious affiliation: nondenominational Christian
Immanuel Lutheran School
6319 Raleigh LaGrange Road (38134) • 388-0205 www.ilsmemphis.org Student body: co-ed Grades: preK3-8 Tuition: $5,100-$5,500 Enrollment: 215 Student/faculty ratio: 20:1 Religious affiliation: Lutheran
LaGrange Montessori School
21450 Hwy. 57, LaGrange, TN (38046) • 878-1499 www.thelagrangemontessorischool.com Student body: co-ed Grades: 18 mos.-8 Tuition: $5,450 (part-time programs available) Enrollment: 60 Student/faculty ratio: 12:1 Religious affiliation: Presbyterian
Lamplighter Montessori School
8563 Fay Road (38018) • 751-2000 www.lamplighterschool.org Student body: co-ed Grades: preK3-8 Tuition: $4,300-$11,100 Enrollment: 180 Student/faculty ratio: 12:1 Religious affiliation: non-sectarian
Lausanne Collegiate School
1381 W. Massey (38120) • 474-1000 www.lausanneschool.com Student body: co-ed Grades: preK-12 Tuition: $10,700-$13,750 Enrollment: 761 Student/faculty ratio: 9:1 Religious affiliation: non-sectarian
Macon Road Baptist School
1082 Berclair (38122) • 682-5420 www.maconroadbaptist.org Student body: co-ed Grades: K4-12 Tuition: $2,500-$4,100 Enrollment: 400 Student/faculty ratio: 25:1 Religious affiliation: Baptist Additional location: Macon Road Baptist School East 11017 Highway 64, Arlington, TN (38002) • 867-8161 Grades: K3-9 (grades advancing up to 12)
Enrollment: 200
Tuition: $4,500-$4,600 Student/faculty ratio: 20:1 Margolin Hebrew Academy - Feinstone Yeshiva of the South 390 S. White Station Road (38117) • 682-2409 www.mhafyos.org Student body: co-ed (preK-8), female only (9-12), males only (9-12) Grades: preK-12 Tuition: $5,900-$14,200 Enrollment: 230 Student/faculty ratio: 4:1 Religious affiliation: Jewish
Maria Montessori School
740 Harbor Bend Road (38103) • 527-3444 www.mariamontessorischool.org Student body: co-ed Grades: 18 mos.-8 Tuition: $5,732-$7,770
Enrollment: 120 Student/faculty ratio: 8:1 Religious affiliation: none
Memphis Junior Academy
50 North Mendenhall (38117) • 683-1061 www.memphisjunioracademy.com Student body: co-ed Grades: K-10 Tuition: $2,840-$5,453 Enrollment: 90 Student/faculty ratio: 10:1 Religious affiliation: Seventh Day Adventist
Memphis University School
6191 Park (38119) • 260-1300 www.musowls.org Student body: male only Grades: 7-12 Tuition: $15,250 Enrollment: 659 Student/faculty ratio: 10:1 Religious affiliation: nondenominational Christian New Hope Christian Academy 3000 University St. (38127) • 358-3183 www.newhopememphis.org Student body: co-ed Grades: K-6 Tuition: sliding scale Enrollment: 430 Student/faculty ratio: 14:1 Religious affiliation: nondenominational Christian Other location:
New Hope Christian Academy Junior Kindergarten
3277 N. Watkins (38127) K4 program only Enrollment: 60
Presbyterian Day School
4025 Poplar Ave. (38111-6022) • 842-4600 www.pdsmemphis.org Student body: male only Grades: preK-6 Tuition: $6,690-$13,390 Enrollment: 615 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
www.rossvillechristian.com Student body: co-ed Grades: K4-12 Tuition: $4,900-$5,300 Enrollment: 350 Student/faculty ratio: 14:1 Religious affiliation: interdenominational Christian
St. George's Independent School, Germantown
8250 Poplar, Germantown (38138) • 261-2300
Student body: co-ed Grades: K3-5 Tuition: $7,736-$12,894 (scholarship assistance available) Enrollment: 428 Student/faculty ratio: 9:1 Religious affiliation: Judeo-Christian St. George's Independent School, Memphis 3749 Kimball Ave. (38111) • 261-2200 Grades: K3-5 Tuition: $7,736-$12,894 (scholarship assistance available) Enrollment: 136 Student/faculty ratio: 9:1 Religious affiliation: Judeo-Christian
St. George's Independent School, Collierville
1880 Wolf River Blvd., Collierville (38017) • 457-2000 Grades: 6-12 Tuition: $13,982 (scholarship assistance available) Enrollment: 657 Student/faculty ratio 9:1 Religious affiliation: Judeo Christian
St. Mary's Episcopal School
60 Perkins Ext. (38117) • 537-1405 www.stmarysschool.org Student body: females only Grades: preK-12 Tuition: $4,300-$15,100 Enrollment: 860 Student/faculty ratio: 10:1 Religious affiliation: Episcopal
SBEC (Southern Baptist Educational Center)
7400 Getwell, Southaven, MS (38672) • (662) 349-3096 www.sbectrojans.com Student body: co-ed Grades: K3-12 Tuition: $3,400-$6,900 Enrollment: 1,200 Student/faculty ratio: 15:1 Religious affiliation: Christian
Tipton-Rosemark Academy
8696 Rosemark, Millington (38053) • 829-4221 www.tiptonrosemarkacademy.net Student body: co-ed Grades: K4-12 Tuition: $3,995-$6,545 Enrollment: 672 Student/faculty ratio: 14:1-20:1 Religious affiliation: nondenominational Christian
Westminster Academy
Ridgeway Baptist Church 2500 Ridgeway Road (38119) • 380-9192 www.wamemphis.com Student body: co-ed Grades: K-12 Tuition: $4,900-$8,700 Enrollment: 370 Student/faculty ratio: 9:1 Religious affiliation: nondenominational Christian
West Memphis Christian School
1101 N. Missouri Street, West Memphis, AR (72301) • (870) 400-4000
Elementary school (870) 735-0642 www.wmcs.com Student body: co-ed Grades: preK-6 Tuition: preK $3,610; K-6 $4,200-$4,900 (½ day preK offered) Enrollment: 119 Student/faculty ratio: 12:1
Other location:
Jr. and Sr. High School
1101 N. Missouri Street
Grades: 7-12
Tuition: $5,400-$5,900
Enrollment: 132
Woodland Presbyterian School
5217 Park Ave. (38119) • 685-0976 www.woodlandschool.org Student body: co-ed Grades: preK-8 Tuition: $4,700-$9,400 Enrollment: 400 Student/faculty ratio: 10:1 Religious affiliation: Presbyterian
SPECIAL EDUCATION SCHOOLS
The Bodine School
2432 Yester Oaks Dr., Germantown (38139) • 754-1800
School for students with dyslexia and dyslexia-related learning disabilities.
Student body: co-ed
Grade levels offered: 1-8
Tuition: $13,100-$14,900
Enrollment: 85
Student/faculty ratio: 6:1
Madonna Learning Center
7007 Poplar Ave., Germantown (38138) • 752-5767
Individualized educational services for special-needs children and their families. Students represent all disabilities, including Down syndrome, developmental delays, learning disabilities, sensory processing disorders, and other learning challenges. Preschool program for ages 3 to 5.
Ages: 5-21
Grade levels offered: flexible levels, ungraded classrooms
Tuition: $8,975
Enrollment: 51
Student/faculty ratio: 3:1
Memphis Oral School for the Deaf
7901 Poplar Ave., Germantown (38138) • 758-2228
At Memphis Oral School, deaf children are listening and talking. Small class sizes, daily speech therapy, and on-site cochlear implant mapping and therapy work toward this early intervention program's goal of mainstreaming children into regular education programs. Through "Sound Beginnings," parents with children under 3 learn from audiologists how to assist their child at home.
Ages: 0-6
Tuition: sliding fee scale
Enrollment: 25
Student/faculty ratio: 4:1
Phoenix School for Creative Learning
2404 Arthur Road, Germantown (38138) • 757-4360
Phoenix has an individualized and arts-based learning program for middle and high school students of average or above-average I.Q. Students are diagnosed with ADD and/or other learning disabilities.
Grade levels offered: 6-12
Tuition: $8,500
Enrollment: 35
Student/faculty ratio: 8:1
Religious affiliation: none
Shady Oaks School
2000 N. Germantown Pkwy., Cordova (38016) • 737-3355
Shady Oaks offers special, individualized instruction for students with ADD, dyslexia, and other learning difficulties. Classes are held in a positive environment with multi-sensory reading and phonics designed to build self-confidence and prepare students for the traditional classroom. Music, art, and Spanish offered. Tutoring is available.
Grades: 1-8 (ungraded classrooms)
Tuition: $7,500
Enrollment: 36
Student/faculty ratio: 6:1
Religious affiliation: non-denominational Christian
Sister Ruth Ann Center
8250 Varnavas, Cordova (38016) • 260-2898
Serving students ages 15 to 21 with a focus on academic, religious, and social studies. School work also targets pre-vocational and job skill training.
Student body: co-ed
Tuition: $7,000 (projection as of June 2008)
Enrollment: 8
Student/faculty ratio: 1:4
CATHOLIC SCHOOLS
CATHOLIC DIOCESE OF MEMPHIS
www.cdom.org • 373-1219
The Catholic Diocese of Memphis administers 29 schools in the Memphis area, serving approximately 8,700 preK to 12th grade students. Tuition for Catholic diocese schools does not include individual school fees. Some schools offer family discounts and scholarships. An asterisk (*) indicates a private, non-diocesean school which sets its own tuition.
Grades K-6 (Catholic students): $3,945
Other: $4,570
Grades 7 & 8 (Catholic): $4,205
Other: $4,845
Grades 9-12 (Catholic): $5,295
Other: $6,245
Bishop Byrne Middle and High School
1475 E. Shelby Drive (38116) • 346-3060
Student body: co-ed
Grades: 7-12
Enrollment: 290
Student/faculty ratio: 12:1
Church of the Incarnation School
360 Bray Station Road, Collierville (38017) • 853-7804
Student body: co-ed
Grades: preK-8
Enrollment: 275
Student/faculty ratio: 9:1
De La Salle Elementary @ Blessed Sacrament
2540 Hale Avenue (38112) • 866-9084
cdom.org (mark.snodgrass@delasalle.cdom.org)
Student body: co-ed
Grades: K-8
Enrollment: 150
Student/faculty ratio: 12:1
Holy Names Elementary
709 Keel Ave. (38107) • 507-1503
Student body: co-ed
Grades: 3-8
Enrollment: 90
Student/faculty ratio: 15:1
Holy Rosary School
4841 Park Ave. (38117) • 685-1231
Student body: co-ed
Grades: K3-8
Enrollment: 450
Student/faculty ratio: 14:1
Immaculate Conception Cathedral Schools*
(Elementary and Middle)
1669 Central Ave. (38104) • 725-2710
Student body: co-ed
Grades: preK-8
Tuition: $4,990-$5,670
Enrollment: 280
Student/faculty ratio: 15:1
Immaculate Conception High School
1725 Central Ave. (38104) • 725-2705
Student body: female only
Grades: 9-12
Tuition: $7,220-$8,170
Enrollment: 94
Student/faculty ratio: 10:1
Little Flower School
1666 Jackson Ave. (38107) • 725-9900
Student body: co-ed
Grades: preK4-2
Enrollment: 65
Student/faculty ratio: 10:1
Memphis Catholic Middle and High School
61 N. McLean Blvd. (38104) • 276-1221
Student body: co-ed
Grades: 7-12
Enrollment: 150
Student/faculty ratio: 11:1
Our Lady of Perpetual Help School
8151 Poplar Ave., Germantown (38138) • 753-1181
Student body: co-ed
Grades: preK2-8
Enrollment: 260
Student/faculty ratio: 15:1
Our Lady of Sorrows School
3690 Thomas St. (38127) • 358-7431
Student body: co-ed
Grades: preK4-8
Enrollment: 120
Student/faculty ratio: 13:1
St. Agnes Academy/St. Dominic School*
4830 Walnut Grove Road (38117) • 767-1356
Student body: St. Agnes (female only), St. Dominic (male only)
Grades: preK-12 (girls), preK-8 (boys)
Tuition: $5,820-$11,015
Enrollment: 895 (girls and boys)
Student/faculty ratio: 10:1
St. Ann School - Bartlett
6529 Stage Road (38134) • 386-3328
Student body: co-ed
Grades: preK-8
Enrollment: 625
Student/faculty ratio: 23:1
St. Anne Catholic School
670 South Highland Ave. (38111) • 323-1344
Student body: co-ed
Grades: preK-8 (now offering 2-yr.-old preK)
Enrollment: 140
Student/faculty ratio: 15:1 (max. 21:1)
St. Augustine School
1169 Kerr Ave. (38106) • 942-8002
Student body: co-ed
Grades: preK4-6
Enrollment: 165
Student/faculty ratio: 22:1
St. Benedict at Auburndale*
8250 Varnavas, Cordova (38016) • 260-2840
Student body: co-ed
Grades: 9-12
Tuition: $6,950-$7,750
Enrollment: 1,000
Student/faculty ratio: 14:1
St. Francis of Assisi Elementary School
2100 Germantown Parkway, Cordova (38016) • 388-7321
Student body: co-ed
Grades: K4-8
Enrollment: 980
Student/faculty ratio: 14:1
St. Joseph School
3851 Neely Road (38109) • 344-0021
Student body: co-ed
Grades: preK3-6
Enrollment: 188
Student/faculty ratio: prek-K3: 16:2, K4-K5: 20:2, grades 1-6: 22:1
St. John School
2718 Lamar Ave. (38114) • 743-6700
Student body: co-ed
Grades: preK3-6
Enrollment: 190
Student/faculty ratio: 12:1
St. Louis School
5192 Shady Grove Road (38117) • 682-9692
Student body: co-ed
Grades: K-8
Enrollment: 500
Student/faculty ratio: 20:1
St. Michael Parish School
3880 Forrest Ave. (38122) • 323-2162
Student body: co-ed
Grades: preK-8
Enrollment: 190
Student/faculty ratio: 11:1
St. Paul School
1425 E. Shelby Drive (38116) • 346-0862
Student body: co-ed
Grades: preK-6
Enrollment: 300
Student/faculty ratio: 15:1
St. Patrick School
277 South Fourth St. (38126) • 521-3252
Student body: co-ed
Grades: preK-4 (grade levels advance each year to sixth)
Enrollment: 120
Student/faculty ratio: 8:1
COLLEGES AND UNIVERSITIES
Tuition levels are subject to change.
LIBERAL ARTS AND SCIENCES
Cecil C. Humphreys School of Law University of Memphis
3715 Central Ave. (38152) • 678-2421
Since its inception, the Cecil C. Humphreys School of Law has graduated over 4,500 students who have assumed positions of responsibility and prominence as lawyers, judges, and public officials in all 50 states.
Enrollment: 420
Faculty: 23 full-time
Tuition: $11,412-$30,598/year
Housing: $7,885/year
Christian Brothers University
650 East Parkway South (38104) • 321-3000
Christian Brothers University (1871) awarded the first college degree in Memphis in 1875. A private, coed Catholic university, CBU offers bachelors' degrees in liberal arts, sciences, business, education, and engineering. Masters' degrees are offered in business administration, engineering management, education, executive leadership, and Catholic studies. U.S. News and World Report ranks CBU among the top 20 Best Southern Universities and the Princeton Review lists CBU among the Best Southeastern Colleges and Universities.
Enrollment: 1,800
Faculty: 94 full-time
Tuition: Undergraduate: $22,080/year; Graduate: $330-625/credit hour
Housing: $2,040-$6,080/year
LeMoyne-Owen College
807 Walker (38126) • 435-1000
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: 650
Faculty: 105 (full- and part-time)
Tuition: $10,098/year
Housing: $2,542/year
Memphis College of Art
Overton Park, 1930 Poplar Ave. (38104) • 272-5100
Memphis College of Art (1936) is dedicated to excellence in art and design education. Degree programs include a Bachelor of Fine Arts, Master of Fine Arts, Master of Art in Teaching, and Master of Art in Art Education.
Enrollment: 340
Faculty: 45
Tuition: $21,000/year
Housing: 108 dorm rooms available, $3,900-$5,950/year
Northwest Community College, DeSoto Center
5197 W.E. Ross Parkway, Southaven, MS (38671)
(662)280-6120
4975 Highway 51 N., Senatobia, MS (38668) (main campus) (662)562-3222
Northwest Mississippi Community College
serves students at four locations: 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. Northwest awards an Associate of Arts degree, Associate of Applied Science degree, and a career certificate.
Enrollment: 6,700
Faculty: 375 (full- and part-time)
Tuition: $1,700/full-time, in-state; $3,700/full-time, out-of-state/year
Housing: $580-$1,250/year (Senatobia only)
Rhodes College
2000 North Parkway (38112) • 843-3000
Rhodes College (established in 1848) has earned a national reputation as one of the country's top liberal arts colleges. Rhodes offers 24 departmental majors as well as eight interdisciplinary majors and 35 minors. The college grants a Bachelor of Arts, Bachelor of Science, and a Master of Science in Accounting.
Enrollment: 1,700
Faculty: 175 (full- and part-time)
Tuition: $32,136/year
Housing, room and board: $7,842
Southwest Tennessee Community College
737 Union (38103) / 5983 Macon Cove (38134) • 333-5000
Southwest includes two main campuses and numerous centers throughout the Mid-South. The college 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: 10,616
Faculty: 235 full-time; 381 adjunct
Tuition: $125/credit hour in-state; $449/credit hour out-of-state
Housing: n/a
Union University — Germantown
2745 Hacks Cross Road (38138) • 759-0029
Union University's Germantown campus is a satellite of the main campus in Jackson, Tennessee. Union — Germantown offers bachelor's degrees in nursing and organizational leadership; master's degrees in education, nursing, and business administration, and Christian studies; and a doctorate of education.
Enrollment: 831
Faculty: 36
Tuition: $265-$445 per credit hour
Housing: n/a
University of Memphis (U of M)
Central Avenue (38152) • 678-2000
The U of M (established in 1912) 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: 20,379 total (15,802 undergraduates)
Faculty: 850 full-time
Tuition: (in-state/out-of-state): $5,802/$16,603 (undergraduate); $6,990/$17,818 (graduate)/year
Housing: dormitories: $2,870-$5,000/year; apartments/townhouses: $5440-$5610/year
Other location:
The University of Memphis — Carrier Center
500 Winchester, Collierville (38017) • 678-5515
The University of Mississippi, DeSoto Center
5197 W.E. Ross Parkway, Southaven, MS (38671) • (662) 342-4765 www.olemiss.edu/southaven
Bachelor's degrees are offered in accountancy, business, elementary and secondary education, criminal justice, paralegal studies, health sciences, social work, and liberal arts. The center also offers master's degrees in accounting, elementary and higher education, educational leadership, and nursing.
Enrollment: 800
Faculty: 15 resident, 60 adjunct
Tuition: (in-state / out-of-state per year) undergraduate: $2,553 / $6,234; graduate: $2,551 / $6,232
MEDICINE
Baptist College of Health ScienceS
1003 Monroe Ave. (38104) • 575-BCHS
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, diagnostic medical sonography, nuclear medicine technology, medical radiography, radiation therapy, and health-care management. Baptist College offers completion programs for RN to BSN and respiratory care along with weekend and evening programs.
Enrollment: 920
Faculty: 117 full-time, 77 part-time and adjunct
Tuition: $274/credit hour
Housing: $900-$1,600/trimester
Methodist University Schools of Radiological and Imaging Sciences
1211 Union Ave. (38104) • 516-8099
Methodist offers three programs: a 2-year Radiologic Technology school progam, a 15-month Nuclear Medicine Technology program (for RTs only), and a 15-month General Diagnostic Medical Sonography program (two-year Allied Health graduate or BS required).
Radiologic Technology School
Tuition: $5,000 plus books
Nuclear Medicine Technology Program
Tuition: $5,000 plus books
General Diagnostic Medical Sonography Program
Tuition: $6,500 plus books
Southern College of Optometry
1245 Madison Ave. (38104) • 722-3200
Founded in Memphis in 1932, this college is one of only 17 optometry colleges in the nation. Students pursue a four-year, post-baccalaureate program leading to a Doctor of Optometry degree.
Enrollment: 483
Faculty: 55
Tuition: $17,488/year for regional students; $22,488 per year for non-regional students
University of Tennessee Health Science Center
920 Madison Ave. (38163) • 448-5500
The UT Health Science Center (UTHSC), founded in 1911, is Tennessee's flagship statewide academic health system and one of the largest academic health science centers in the United States. The Memphis campus includes the Colleges of Allied Health Sciences, Dentistry, Graduate Health Sciences, Medicine, Nursing, and Pharmacy. UTHSC offers four undergraduate and 20 graduate or professional degrees. Enrollment: 2,687
Faculty: 1,189 paid; 207 term paid; 2,160 volunteer
Tuition: $4,960-$18,800/year in-state; $12,290-$43,470/year out-of-state
Housing: $5,160/semester
RELIGIOUS COLLEGES & SEMINARIES
Crichton College
255 N. Highland (38111) • 320-9700
A four-year Christian liberal-arts college, Crichton offers a day program as well as an accelerated evening program for the working adult and awards Bachelor of Arts and Bachelor of Science degrees.
Enrollment: 1,080
Faculty: 40 full-time, 45 part-time
Tuition: $445/credit hour (1-11 credit hours); $5,340/semester (12-16 credit hours)
Housing: $3,950-$7,900/year
Harding University Graduate School of Religion
1000 Cherry Ave. (38117) • 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: 224
Faculty: 9 full-time, 6 part-time
Tuition: $520/credit hour
Housing: One- and two-bedroom apartments and townhouses ranging from $260-$720/month
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. Enrollment: 306
Faculty: 19 full-time, 31 part-time
Tuition: $325/credit hour
Housing: available
Mid-America Baptist Theological Seminary
2095 Appling Road, Cordova (38016) • 751-8453
Mid-America offers nine fully accredited degrees: Associate and Master of Arts in Christian Education, Associate and Master of Divinity, Master of Missiology, Doctor of Ministry, and Doctor of Philosophy. The seminary emphasizes Bible-preaching, evangelism, and missions, and focuses on training pastors, church leaders, and missionaries.
Enrollment: 450
Faculty: 24 full-time, plus adjunct and visiting teachers
Tuition: approximately $3,600/year (full-time)
Housing: $465-$635/month; one-, two-, or three-bedroom apartments available
Mid-South
Christian College
3097 Knight Road • 375-4400
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: 60
Faculty: 12
Tuition: $115/credit hour, or $1,840/semester (trimester)
Housing: $1,600-2,400/year
SOCIAL WORK
University of Tennessee-Knoxville, College of Social Work
(Memphis Location)
Boling Center, 711 Jefferson Ave., Room W607 (38163) • 448-4463
This college offers a two-year program granting a master's degree in social work; a part-time program granting a master's degree in social work; and an advanced standing program leading to the master's in social work degree for select applicants.
Enrollment: 150
Faculty: 8 full-time, part-time varies
Tuition: $6,720 in-state
