Idlewild Presbyterian Kindergarten in Memphis, TN, offers early childhood education for grades PK鈥揔 with a total enrollment of 31 students in a city鈥揵ased setting.
Founded in 1891, the school is one of the oldest private schools in Tennessee and is affiliated with the Presbyterian denomination.
The school maintains a student鈥搕eacher ratio of 16:1, supported by 2 teachers serving its co鈥揺d early childhood program.
Idlewild Presbyterian Kindergarten is a member of the National Association for the Education of Young Children and is located in the Midtown neighborhood.
Approximately 9% of the student body represents students of color, reflecting some level of diversity within this Memphis preschool.
Quick Facts (2026)
- Top-Ranked TN School
- School Type: Early Childhood / Day Care
- Grades: Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
- Enrollment: 31 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: Verified school update
Top Rankings
Idlewild Presbyterian Kindergarten ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Tennessee for:
Category
Attribute
School History
School Overview
School Type
School Membership(s)School Assoc.
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
Year Founded
1891
School Calendar
Student Body
Total Students
31 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
9%
State avg.: 20%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
2 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
National avg.:
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Application URL
Source: Verified school update
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Idlewild Presbyterian Kindergarten's ranking?
Idlewild Presbyterian Kindergarten ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Tennessee for: Oldest founding date.
When is the application deadline for Idlewild Presbyterian Kindergarten?
The application deadline for Idlewild Presbyterian Kindergarten is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
In what neighborhood is Idlewild Presbyterian Kindergarten located?
Idlewild Presbyterian Kindergarten is located in the Midtown neighborhood of Memphis, TN. There are 2 other private schools located in Midtown.
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The nearest high school to Idlewild Presbyterian Kindergarten is Memphis Recovery Center (1.1 miles away)
The nearest elementary school and preschool is Grace-St. Luke's Episcopal School (0.2 miles away)
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Quick Facts
246 S. Belvedere Blvd.
Memphis, TN 38104
(901) 278-0200
Memphis, TN 38104
(901) 278-0200
0.2 miles
Gr: NS-8 | 482 students Avg. class size: 14 students Sports: 12 | Extracurrculars: 8 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Le Bonheur Children's Med Center Hospital School
Alternative School
50 N Dunlap St
Memphis, TN 38103
(901) 287-6021
Memphis, TN 38103
(901) 287-6021
1.7 miles
Gr: K-11 | 23 students
Maria Montessori School
Montessori School
740 Harbor Bend Rd
Memphis, TN 38103
(901) 527-3444
Memphis, TN 38103
(901) 527-3444
3.4 miles
Gr: K-8 | 48 students
411 S Grove Park Road
Memphis, TN 38117
(901) 683-6873
Memphis, TN 38117
(901) 683-6873
5.3 miles
Gr: PK-6 | 537 students Avg. class size: 9 students Sports: 15 Tuition listed
Christ The King Lutheran School
(Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
5296 Park Avenue
Memphis, TN 38119
(901) 682-8405
Memphis, TN 38119
(901) 682-8405
7 miles
Gr: PK-8 | 157 students Avg. class size: 13 students Sports: 6 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
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