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: Tuesday, October 20, at 9:30 a.m. and Tuesday, November 17, at 6 p.m.
• Middle and High School Open House: Thursday, October 22, at 6 p.m.
• Schoolwide Open Houses: Sunday, February 7, and Sunday, April 4 at 2 p.m.

No RSVP is required to attend Briarcrest’s open houses.

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 more than 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 each boy’s heart, soul, mind, and body.

Open House Information:

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.

Open House Information:

• Discovery Day at the Lower School campus: Tuesday, September 22, at 9 a.m.
• Open House at the Shelby Farms campus: Thursday, October 1, at 9 a.m.
• Discovery Day at the Lower School campus: Tuesday, October 20, at 9 a.m.
• Discovery Day at the Lower School campus: Tuesday, December 1, at 9 a.m.

Register for an Admissions event here.

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 Central Gardens in Midtown Memphis, its mission is to prepare boys and girls to become creative problem solvers, confident lifelong learners, and responsible citizens in their communities and around the world.

GSL draws families from across the tri-state area. Named Best Independent/Private School in Memphis Parent magazine’s 2025 Family Choice Awards, GSL is known for graduating bright, well-rounded students of good character who make a difference in their high school communities and beyond.
The school accepts EFS and ESA vouchers and offers need-based financial aid to qualified applicants.

Open House Information:

Preschool Preview Day events are for parents of children eligible for Little Saints (18 months), Little Lukers (2s), Pre-Kindergarten (3s), and Junior Kindergarten (4s) next school year. These information sessions are a great opportunity to learn more about the school’s play-based program and take a group tour of the Preschool campus. Sessions start in the Anchor Library, located at 250 Lemaster.

• Preschool Preview Day: Wednesday, September 23, at 9 a.m.
• Preschool Preview Day: Wednesday, October 21, at 9 a.m.
• Preschool Preview Day: Wednesday, November 18, at 9 a.m.
• Preschool Preview Day: Wednesday, January. 27, at 9 a.m.

• Please visit the Admissions page HERE to learn more and schedule a tour.

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, think creatively, and live courageously, partnering with parents every step of the way.

Open House Information:

• First-Look Mornings — a quick, authentic glimpse into daily life at Harding: Thursday, September 24, 2026, and Wednesday, October 28, 2026, at 8:30 a.m. for grades K-12
• Fall Open House — the most comprehensive fall event: Sunday, November 1, 2026, at 2 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.
• Spring Preview Day — the most immersive school-day experience: Thursday, January 28, 2027, from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. for grades K-12