Top Private Schools in Memphis

Briarcrest is a co-educational, Christian school for grades K2-12 located on a single, convenient campus in Eads, Tennessee. For more than 50 years, they’ve supported exceptional students as they pursue academic, artistic, and athletic excellence.

Open House Information:

Elementary Open Houses: October 21 at 9:30 a.m. and November 18 at 6 p.m.
Middle and High School Open House: October 23  at 6 p.m.
Schoolwide Open House: February 1 and April 12 at 2 p.m.

See more here.

Presbyterian Day School (PDS) is a private, Christian preschool and elementary school serving boys from two years old through 6th grade for over 75 years.

With a mission to glorify God by developing boys in wisdom, stature, and favor with both God and man, PDS takes a holistic approach to education, nurturing the heart, soul, mind, and body of each boy.

To schedule a tour, please reach out to Rachel Bishop, Director of Admission and Enrollment Management, at (901) 842-4695 or [email protected].

ECS partners with parents to build their children academically, athletically, creatively, socially and spiritually so they are well prepared to be influential leaders for Christ in college and beyond. Their dynamic teachers understand their role as a calling and thrive in a culture in which every student is known, loved and discipled. Register for an Admissions event here.

Harding Academy is a co-educational Christian school serving children from 6 weeks through grade 12 in the heart of East Memphis. Their mission is to teach students to love others as Christ loves them, to think creatively and learn with open minds, and to live courageously to the glory of God.

Open House Information:

• Fall Open House: November 2, 2025 at 2:00 p.m. for grades K–12. Guests will hear a message from the Head of School, take a campus tour, and spend time visiting with current Harding families about what life is like at Harding Academy. No RSVP required.

Grace-St. Luke’s Episcopal School is an independent school for girls and boys from 18 months to 8th grade, located in the heart of beautiful Central Gardens in Midtown Memphis. The school’s mission is to prepare boys and girls to become creative problem solvers, confident lifelong learners, and responsible citizens in their communities and the world. GSL draws families from the tri-state area and is known for graduating bright, well-rounded kids of good character who continue to achieve at the highest levels in their high school and college communities. GSL accepts EFS and ESA and offers need-based financial aid to qualified applicants.

Open House Information:

• Preschool Garden & Play Day: Saturday, November 8, 2025, 9 a.m., Preschool Campus Outdoor Classroom (1760 Peabody Ave.)
• Preschool Garden & Play Day: Saturday, May 9, 2026, 9 a.m., Preschool Campus Outdoor Classroom (1760 Peabody Ave.)

At St. George’s, excellence comes to life across every dimension—rigorous academics, vibrant arts, competitive athletics, and a dynamic outdoor program—all grounded in a community that values curiosity, creativity, and character. Their 250-acre campus of woods, wetlands and waterfront offers an inspiring natural classroom where students learn not only in labs and studios, but along forest trails and sandy beaches.

Whether mastering a challenging curriculum, performing on stage, excelling on the field, or exploring the outdoors, their students are empowered to grow as confident, well-rounded leaders ready to thrive in a changing world.

Open House Information:

• September 17, 2025 & October 29, 2025 (Grades 6-12)
• October 1, 2025 (Grades PK-5)

RSVP here.

A St. Agnes girl is tenacious in the pursuit of her dreams. With caring and knowledgeable educators at her side and with God’s light consistently guiding her, a St. Agnes girl is empowered, confident, and among the most academically prepared and leadership-oriented students accepted to hundreds of colleges and universities around the globe.

Open House Information:

• All School Open House (Girls PK2-Grade 12): November 1, 2025
• Grade 9 Preview Dates (Current grade 8 students): November 13 & 20, 2025

RSVP here: [email protected]

At St. Dominic School for Boys, boys are encouraged to develop their faith and to think outside themselves – to embrace a lifelong passion for learning and service. Boys grow in character and form the bonds of brotherhood with honesty and kindness, equipping them to lead lives of courage and integrity.

Open House Information:

• All School Open House: November 1, 2025
• To schedule a private tour, visit our website.

Parents of toddlers and preschoolers are welcome to join Westminster Academy at 9 a.m. on the first Friday of each month from September-May for their First Friday Fun community playtime! Children will enjoy a variety of crafts and games while parents have an opportunity to socialize. Snacks & coffee will be served.

Open House Information:

• All-school Open House will take place on Thursday, October 23 from 6-8 p.m. See more information here: wamemphis.com/discover