2020 Best Middle Schools in the Memphis AreaAbout this List

St. Mary's Episcopal School

• Private School
• Memphis, TN
• PK, K-12
• 94 reviews

Middle School Student: This school really looks at things through the student's eyes. Each teacher is super understanding and will do almost anything to help their students understand anything! As a middle school student, it has been rough with friends, but I feel comfortable talking to any of the teachers because I know they will be understanding and will help me. The sports program is amazing and our basketball team has won the district championship twice! All of the coaches are amazing! The school has become very diverse and we have chapel talks about different religions during all of the non Christian main holidays. St. Mary's episcopal school is an amazing school and I would definitely recommend sending your child or going to St. Mary's.
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• A+

• 822 Students
• 9:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Lausanne Collegiate School

• Private School
• Memphis, TN
• PK, K-12
• 36 reviews

Senior: Lausanne Collegiate School is very diverse and the academic opportunities provided. International Baccalaureate is a major part of the curriculum at Lausanne and teaches students how to think and not what to think. It is also a program looked upon highly by colleges because it helps prepare you for college. There are an endless number of clubs you can join, and if it doesn't already exist you are encouraged to create it! We have a gate around the campus and security guards that monitor activity on campus to ensure students are safe at all times. The food is generally very good, but that's dependent on personal preference - even on days when it isn't, salad or pasta is always an option. Our sports teams are continuing to grow and become more successful. Last year we won three state championships, and we're going to the football state championships again this year! Lausanne is also a computer-based school - every student has a laptop - which is one of my favorite parts of the school.
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• A+

• 860 Students
• 6:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

St. George's Independent School - Collierville Campus (grades 6-12)

• Private School
• Collierville, TN
• PK, K-12
• 32 reviews

Parent: St. George's has top notch academics and tailors its program to each individual student's needs. Despite being a competitive, elite private school, the school operates an urban campus that gives kids living in poverty an opportunity to get the same high level of education as more privileged kids. This also provides a level of diversity that isn't typical at elite private schools. While the school is affiliated with the Episcopal church, the religious curriculum is more about ethics and values, and about comparative religions, and all people are able to feel welcome.
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• A+

• 1,076 Students
• 9:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Hutchison School

• Private School
• Memphis, TN
• PK, K-12
• 66 reviews

Parent: Hutchison is an outstanding, one-of-a-kind school for girls. All grades are one beautiful campus in East Memphis. The secure perimeter allows girls to move freely about the school's farm, playing fields, lake and buildings in a safe environment. But, what makes this place truly special are the teachers and programs. Teachers at Hutchison aim to help each girl discover her own unique gifts and talents which she can explore and build on through opportunities in fine arts (Hutch girls win more art awards than almost any other school in TN), robotics, athletics, academics, etc. Curriculum is robust, challenging and presented in a way that stimulates thinking and the formation of cross-curricular connections. My daughter spent 15 years at Hutchison, was awarded a coveted scholarship at a prestigious college and now attends and is thriving at an Ivy League University.
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• A+

• 851 Students
• 9:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Pleasant View School

• Private School
• Memphis, TN
• PK, K-12
• 10 reviews

Senior: Attending Pleasant View School has been a great turning point in my life. I was originally home-schooled from 5th to 9th grade, and when my parents told me they were enrolling me in a private school, I had no idea what to expect. I'm glad to say that Pleasant View School made the transition as smooth as possible. All the teachers care deeply about the students, and want to see them succeed. It isn't very big, but everybody knows everybody and the student body immediately incorporated me as a fellow student and a friend. I will say that I would like to see Pleasant View School become more systematic as there is a lot of confusion especially in scheduling at the beginning of the school year. There is a new extension building being built now, and I hope that with that, the halls will be a little bit less crowded. But other than that, I am very thankful and blessed to have attended Pleasant View School, and truly wish that I have been a student there for all of my life.
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• A+

• 383 Students
• 7:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Houston Middle School

• Germantown, TN
• 6-8

• A

• 933 Students
• 19:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

St. Agnes Academy-St. Dominic School

• Private School
• Memphis, TN
• PK, K-12
• 57 reviews

Works Here: St Agnes Academy is a safe and friendly environment with loving and caring people! Many of the teachers send their own children there for and education. The faculty gives back to the school in so many ways by volunteering, attending games, plays, and concerts in order to support the students. The faculty also has 100% participants to the schools Annual Fund! The faculty truly cares about the success and education of each and every student! Many of the faculty have their doctorate in education and St Agnes encourages and financially supports its faculty to attend professional growth classes! Sometimes those classes are right on campus! We have an amazing Distant Learning Center that helps the teachers to provided enrichment into their classes!
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• A

• 775 Students
• 7:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Schilling Farms Middle School

• Collierville Schools, TN
• 6-8
• 1 review

Freshman: I had a great there but one of my teachers in eighth grade was a little rude and biased. but overall my experience there was great. they have also have a variety of clubs so that children can get involved. they also get you ready for high school and college. they also offer higher level of classes for students who are faster than others.
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• A

• 1,110 Students
• 20:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Briarcrest Christian School

• Private School
• Eads, TN
• PK, K-12
• 159 reviews

Senior: I participate in the fine arts, and I have truly loved all the teachers and adults involved in the fine arts department. The teachers in all subjects are very supportive, and the honors and AP classes are challenging. The school has a growing population of students, but the diversity of the school is not at what it could be. The cafeteria food is wonderful, and the desserts are the best! There are plenty of clubs to participate in, but sometimes the clubs can be a little unorganized. Everyone takes Spirit Week very seriously, so if you attend Briarcrest be ready for a bunch of school spirit and everyone dressed up! Most of the time the pep rallies are not the best, but I have several favorite moments from pep rallies such as when siblings had to pop balloons and much more!
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• A

• 1,560 Students
• 12:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Riverdale Elementary School

• Germantown, TN
• PK, K-8
• 2 reviews

Middle School Student: Great school, great academics. However, most of the teachers don’t seem to really care or get anything done about bullying and harassment. The gifted program for language arts is the same as standard, just with slightly more advanced discussions.
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• A

• 1,329 Students
• 18:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Collierville Middle School

• Collierville Schools, TN
• 6-8
• 2 reviews

Middle School Student: Overall, my middle school experience has been quite nice. I loved my teachers in sixth grade, and had many classes I looked forward to. This year, the teachers aren’t teaching me things that aren’t already fresh in the brain from last year. I absolutely love the clubs I am involved in, and a couple of my teachers make school worth while!
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• A

• 923 Students
• 18:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Evangelical Christian School

• Private School
• Cordova, TN
• PK, K-12
• 31 reviews

Parent: We choose ECS after moving to the Memphis area from another state. Our children are flourishing! They have made wonderful friends, the parents are so welcoming and involved and the teachers are just above and beyond anything we could have hoped for. They have appointed a new group of leaders to really guide the school into the next century of learning and create a culture of memory making and fun. Our transition into the ECS family has really helped us feel at home in our new community.

If you are a Christian family looking into private education for your child, I highly recommend that you call the school for a tour or shadow. 901-754-7217
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• A

• 670 Students
• 9:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Harding Academy of Memphis

• Private School
• Memphis, TN
• PK, K-12
• 106 reviews

Parent: Harding Academy is a uniquely wonderful school. From caring & talented teachers to understanding administrators to a diverse student body, you really get it all at Harding. The advanced curriculum is challenging and stretches student thinking, while daily Bible lessons at Harding mold your child’s character. When my older children graduated from Harding they were prepared for the challenges they faced. I look forward to the same for my youngest, who is currently in 4th grade. We love Harding! ❤️
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• A

• 680 Students
• 12:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Center Hill Middle School

• DeSoto County School District, MS
• 6-8
• 4 reviews

Niche User: High school actually taught me to care for myself.
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• A

• 798 Students
• 18:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Arlington Middle School

• Arlington Community Schools, TN
• 6-8
• 1 review

Alum: Arlington Middle was probably the best middle school in my area. However, as with most schools, they really don't like having to deal with "gifted" students.
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• A

• 1,336 Students
• 20:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

DeSoto Central Middle School

• DeSoto County School District, MS
• 6-8

• A

• 1,271 Students
• 18:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Northpoint Christian School

• Private School
• Southaven, MS
• PK, K-12
• 62 reviews

Parent: Our school has small classroom sizes, and I love that! I love being a parent that has both children on the same campus. They started in 3k and will finish high school all at the same school! My kids are getting a great education, and I love that the education they are getting is a Christian education. My children aren't perfect, none of us are, but I am thankful that they are learning how to deal with our fallen world and our broken selves from a Christian perspective. I believe they will be ready for college and life! I recommend NCS to everyone. Best decision our family ever made.
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• A

• 960 Students
• 12:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Lewisburg Middle School

• DeSoto County School District, MS
• 6-8

• A

• 781 Students
• 16:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Hernando Middle School

• DeSoto County School District, MS
• 6-8

• A

• 968 Students
• 17:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Olive Branch Middle School

• DeSoto County School District, MS
• 6-8
• 1 review

• A-

• 802 Students
• 16:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Bon Lin Middle School

• Bartlett, TN
• 6-8
• 1 review

Middle School Student: Bon Line was such an amazing place! It really felt like home. I was so happy to go to school everyday because my teachers were so loving. My teachers is encouraged me to be my best and really allowed me to grow by giving my multiple leadership opportunities. Some of my closest friends were made there. I would recommend for anyone to attend this school, and I would give it 5 stars no matter who asked me. If you’re looking at the middle schools in the area, Bon Lin Middle is the place your child will be happiest.
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• A-

• 701 Students
• 19:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Appling Middle School

• Bartlett, TN
• 6-8
• 1 review

• A-

• 694 Students
• 19:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Maxine Smith Steam Academy

• Shelby County Schools, TN
• 5-8
• 1 review

Sophomore: I was a founder at Maxine Smith STEAM Academy. This means that I attended the school in it’s first year. We were the trial group of students. The experience went smoother than expected. The administration and staff were well trained before the start of the first school year. Maxine Smith STEAM Academy is great for a student interested in any STEM area of foucus and the arts.
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• A-

• 333 Students
• 18:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Immaculate Conception Cathedral School

• Private School
• Memphis, TN
• PK, K-12
• 50 reviews

Senior: I've been attending since freshman year and am now a senior. There is an undeniable feeling of community and solidarity among students, and due to the smaller classes, students are given more one on one time with teachers. We do tend to have some trouble communicating relevant information regarding school events efficiently, but this is a very small problem that is in the process of being fixed.
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• A-

• 309 Students
• 9:1 Student-Teacher Ratio

Macon Road Baptist School

• Private School
• Arlington, TN
• PK, K-12
• 18 reviews

Parent: Great caring people. Phenomenal coaching staff! Football and baseball on the rise, new food service is A plus!
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• A-

• 600 Students
• 12:1 Student-Teacher Ratio