Cross Of Calvary Lutheran School in Memphis, TN, serves 71 co鈥揺ducational students from kindergarten through 8th grade in a central city setting.
The school is affiliated with the Lutheran Church Missouri Synod and provides a regular elementary and secondary program.
The student鈥搕eacher ratio of 18:1, supported by 4 teachers for a moderately sized student body.
The student population is 100 percent students of color, reflecting local community diversity.
Cross Of Calvary Lutheran School operates near several other private options in Memphis, including St. Paul Catholic School and Greater Memphis Adventist Academy.
School Overview
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
Student Body
Total Students
71 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
100%
State avg.: 20%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
4 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
18:1
National avg.:
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the application deadline for Cross Of Calvary Lutheran School?
The application deadline for Cross Of Calvary Lutheran School is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
Nearby 草榴社区 Schools
The nearest high school to Cross Of Calvary Lutheran School is Gmaa (3.9 miles away)
The nearest elementary school and preschool is St. Paul Catholic School (0.9 miles away)
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Location
Miles
Quick Facts
St. Paul Catholic School ![St. Paul Catholic School Photo]( "St. Paul Catholic School Photo")
(Catholic)
1425 East Shelby Drive
Memphis, TN 38116
(901) 346-0862
Memphis, TN 38116
(901) 346-0862
0.9 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 283 students Avg. class size: 18 students Sports: 7 Tuition listed
Greater Memphis Adventist Academy
(Seventh Day Adventist)
1325 E Alcy Rd
Memphis, TN 38106
(901) 775-3960
Memphis, TN 38106
(901) 775-3960
3.3 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 31 students Tuition listed
Gmaa
(Seventh Day Adventist)
3333 Olds Brownsville Rd
Memphis, TN 38134
(901) 775-3960
Memphis, TN 38134
(901) 775-3960
3.9 miles
Gr: PK-9 | 34 students
Greenbrook Baptist Church Kindergarten
Daycare / Preschool (Baptist)
8238 Greenbrook Pkwy
Southaven, MS 38671
(662) 342-0647
Southaven, MS 38671
(662) 342-0647
4.3 miles
Gr: PK-K | 26 students
St. Augustine Catholic School
(Catholic)
1169 Kerr Avenue
Memphis, TN 38106
(901) 942-8002
Memphis, TN 38106
(901) 942-8002
5.2 miles
Gr: PK-6 | 87 students Avg. class size: 15 students
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Gmaa
(Seventh Day Adventist)
3333 Olds Brownsville Rd
Memphis, TN 38134
(901) 775-3960
Memphis, TN 38134
(901) 775-3960
3.9 miles
Gr: PK-9 | 34 students
Tennessee Preparatory Academy
All-boys (Christian)
1109 Mississippi Blvd
Memphis, TN 38126
(901) 505-5206
Memphis, TN 38126
(901) 505-5206
6 miles
Gr: 10-12 | 24 students Sports: 1 Tuition listed
6001 Goodman Rd
Walls, MS 38680
(662) 781-7777
Walls, MS 38680
(662) 781-7777
6.2 miles
Gr: K-11 | 47 students
Creative Life Preparatory School
(Christian)
1222 Riverside Blvd
Memphis, TN 38106
(901) 775-0304
Memphis, TN 38106
(901) 775-0304
6.4 miles
Gr: K-10 | 22 students
7400 Getwell Rd
Southaven, MS 38672
(662) 349-5127
Southaven, MS 38672
(662) 349-5127
6.8 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 1,014 students Avg. class size: 20 students Sports: 12 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
St. Paul Catholic School ![St. Paul Catholic School Photo]( "St. Paul Catholic School Photo")
(Catholic)
1425 East Shelby Drive
Memphis, TN 38116
(901) 346-0862
Memphis, TN 38116
(901) 346-0862
0.9 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 283 students Avg. class size: 18 students Sports: 7 Tuition listed
Greater Memphis Adventist Academy
(Seventh Day Adventist)
1325 E Alcy Rd
Memphis, TN 38106
(901) 775-3960
Memphis, TN 38106
(901) 775-3960
3.3 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 31 students Tuition listed
Gmaa
(Seventh Day Adventist)
3333 Olds Brownsville Rd
Memphis, TN 38134
(901) 775-3960
Memphis, TN 38134
(901) 775-3960
3.9 miles
Gr: PK-9 | 34 students
St. Augustine Catholic School
(Catholic)
1169 Kerr Avenue
Memphis, TN 38106
(901) 942-8002
Memphis, TN 38106
(901) 942-8002
5.2 miles
Gr: PK-6 | 87 students Avg. class size: 15 students
3528 Sharpe Ave
Memphis, TN 38111
(901) 744-4061
Memphis, TN 38111
(901) 744-4061
6 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 100 students
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
St. Paul Catholic School ![St. Paul Catholic School Photo]( "St. Paul Catholic School Photo")
(Catholic)
1425 East Shelby Drive
Memphis, TN 38116
(901) 346-0862
Memphis, TN 38116
(901) 346-0862
0.9 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 283 students Avg. class size: 18 students Sports: 7 Tuition listed
Greater Memphis Adventist Academy
(Seventh Day Adventist)
1325 E Alcy Rd
Memphis, TN 38106
(901) 775-3960
Memphis, TN 38106
(901) 775-3960
3.3 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 31 students Tuition listed
Gmaa
(Seventh Day Adventist)
3333 Olds Brownsville Rd
Memphis, TN 38134
(901) 775-3960
Memphis, TN 38134
(901) 775-3960
3.9 miles
Gr: PK-9 | 34 students
Greenbrook Baptist Church Kindergarten
Daycare / Preschool (Baptist)
8238 Greenbrook Pkwy
Southaven, MS 38671
(662) 342-0647
Southaven, MS 38671
(662) 342-0647
4.3 miles
Gr: PK-K | 26 students
St. Augustine Catholic School
(Catholic)
1169 Kerr Avenue
Memphis, TN 38106
(901) 942-8002
Memphis, TN 38106
(901) 942-8002
5.2 miles
Gr: PK-6 | 87 students Avg. class size: 15 students
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Charter School
(Math: 11% | Reading: 12%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
817 Brownlee Rd
Memphis, TN 38116
(901) 538-9500
Memphis, TN 38116
(901) 538-9500
0.6 miles
Gr: 6-12 | 335 students Minority enrollment: 99%
Charter School
(Math: 4% | Reading: 8%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
4184 Graceland Dr
Memphis, TN 38116
(901) 730-4098
Memphis, TN 38116
(901) 730-4098
0.7 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 476 students Minority enrollment: 99%
Magnet School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
4783 Elvis Presley Blvd
Memphis, TN 38116
(901) 416-7431
Memphis, TN 38116
(901) 416-7431
0.9 miles
Gr: PK-5 | 449 students Minority enrollment: 98%
Charter School
1475 East Shelby Dr
Memphis, TN 38116
(901) 775-2219
Memphis, TN 38116
(901) 775-2219
1 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 13 students
Magnet School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
4851 Elvis Presley Blvd
Memphis, TN 38116
(901) 416-3000
Memphis, TN 38116
(901) 416-3000
1 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 1,509 students
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