Mid–south Gifted Academy in Collierville, TN, serves 91 students in grades K–10 within a nonsectarian, suburban setting.
The school maintains a student–teacher ratio of 9:1 with 10 instructional staff members supporting its elementary and secondary programs.
Student diversity includes 24% students of color, reflecting the demographic makeup of the Collierville community.
Mid–south Gifted Academy offers co–educational programs with a specialized emphasis in its curriculum, located in a large suburban area.
The school's enrollment size and grade span provide an option for families seeking a smaller, suburban private school in the Collierville area.
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: School with Special Program Emphasis
- Grades: Kindergarten-10
- Enrollment: 91 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
School Overview
School Type
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-10
Student Body
Total Students
91 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
24%
State avg.: 21%
Students by Grade
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
10 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
9:1
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 Mid-south Gifted Academy?
The application deadline for Mid-south Gifted Academy is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
Nearby ²ÝÁñÉçÇø Schools
The nearest high school and elementary school to Mid-south Gifted Academy is St. George's Independent School (5.5 miles away)
The nearest preschool is Collierville Methodist Preschool (0.9 miles away)
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Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Collierville Methodist Preschool
Daycare / Preschool (Methodist)
454 W Poplar Avenue
Collierville, TN 38017
(901) 853-8636
Collierville, TN 38017
(901) 853-8636
0.9 miles
Gr: PK-K | 320 students
The Goddard School ![The Goddard School Photo]( "The Goddard School Photo")
Daycare / Preschool
509 E. Winchester Boulevard
Collierville, TN 38017
(901) 861-0108
Collierville, TN 38017
(901) 861-0108
1.5 miles
Gr: NS-PK | 52 students Avg. class size: 14 students Sports: 2 Tuition listed
Crescent Drive KinderCare
Daycare / Preschool
105 Crescent Dr
Collierville, TN 38017
(901) 861-6098
Collierville, TN 38017
(901) 861-6098
2 miles
Gr: NS-PK
360 Bray Station Rd
Collierville, TN 38017
(901) 861-5414
Collierville, TN 38017
(901) 861-5414
2.4 miles
Gr: PK | 151 students
South Shea KinderCare
Daycare / Preschool
1649 S Shea Rd
Collierville, TN 38017
(901) 861-6543
Collierville, TN 38017
(901) 861-6543
3.2 miles
Gr: NS-PK Tuition listed
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Location
Miles
Quick Facts
1880 Wolf River Boulevard
Collierville, TN 38017
(901) 457-2000
Collierville, TN 38017
(901) 457-2000
5.5 miles
Gr: NS-12 | 1,000 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 15 | Extracurrculars: 13 Tuition listed
Briarcrest Christian High School ![Briarcrest Christian High School Photo - Beginning at the preschool level, our commitment is to educate the total student, providing a nurturing, balanced, well-rounded educational experience and to help young men and women achieve their full potential in all facets of life. Briarcrest Christian School is a non-denominational, co-educational environment in which the Christian world view and biblical values are taught and practiced in everyday.]( "Briarcrest Christian High School Photo - Beginning at the preschool level, our commitment is to educate the total student, providing a nurturing, balanced, well-rounded educational experience and to help young men and women achieve their full potential in all facets of life. Briarcrest Christian School is a non-denominational, co-educational environment in which the Christian world view and biblical values are taught and practiced in everyday.")
(Christian)
76 S. Houston Levee Road
Eads, TN 38028
(901) 765-4600
Eads, TN 38028
(901) 765-4600
6.9 miles
Gr: NS-12 Avg. class size: 17 students Sports: 19 | Extracurrculars: 28 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
280 High St
Rossville, TN 38066
(901) 853-0200
Rossville, TN 38066
(901) 853-0200
6.9 miles
Gr: NS-12 | 409 students Avg. class size: 14 students Sports: 11 | Extracurrculars: 14 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Compass
Alternative School
7900 Lowrance Rd
Memphis, TN 38125
(901) 758-2002
Memphis, TN 38125
(901) 758-2002
7.5 miles
Gr: 4-12 | 61 students Tuition listed
8650 Walnut Grove Rd
Cordova, TN 38018
(901) 458-5543
Cordova, TN 38018
(901) 458-5543
8.7 miles
Gr: PK-12 | 534 students Avg. class size: 20 students Sports: 12 | Extracurrculars: 25 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
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Location
Miles
Quick Facts
1880 Wolf River Boulevard
Collierville, TN 38017
(901) 457-2000
Collierville, TN 38017
(901) 457-2000
5.5 miles
Gr: NS-12 | 1,000 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 15 | Extracurrculars: 13 Tuition listed
Christ Trinity Christian Academy
(Church of God in Christ)
3655 Southwind Park Cv
Memphis, TN 38125
(901) 417-6428
Memphis, TN 38125
(901) 417-6428
5.7 miles
Gr: PK-6 | 101 students Tuition listed
Ecs Lower School Prekindergarten And Jk Program ![Ecs Lower School Prekindergarten And Jk Program Photo]( "Ecs Lower School Prekindergarten And Jk Program Photo")
(Christian)
1920 Forest Hill Irene
Germantown, TN 38139
(901) 754-7217
Germantown, TN 38139
(901) 754-7217
6.5 miles
Gr: PK-5 | 341 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 12 | Extracurrculars: 16 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Briarcrest Christian High School ![Briarcrest Christian High School Photo - Beginning at the preschool level, our commitment is to educate the total student, providing a nurturing, balanced, well-rounded educational experience and to help young men and women achieve their full potential in all facets of life. Briarcrest Christian School is a non-denominational, co-educational environment in which the Christian world view and biblical values are taught and practiced in everyday.]( "Briarcrest Christian High School Photo - Beginning at the preschool level, our commitment is to educate the total student, providing a nurturing, balanced, well-rounded educational experience and to help young men and women achieve their full potential in all facets of life. Briarcrest Christian School is a non-denominational, co-educational environment in which the Christian world view and biblical values are taught and practiced in everyday.")
(Christian)
76 S. Houston Levee Road
Eads, TN 38028
(901) 765-4600
Eads, TN 38028
(901) 765-4600
6.9 miles
Gr: NS-12 Avg. class size: 17 students Sports: 19 | Extracurrculars: 28 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
280 High St
Rossville, TN 38066
(901) 853-0200
Rossville, TN 38066
(901) 853-0200
6.9 miles
Gr: NS-12 | 409 students Avg. class size: 14 students Sports: 11 | Extracurrculars: 14 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
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Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Collierville Methodist Preschool
Daycare / Preschool (Methodist)
454 W Poplar Avenue
Collierville, TN 38017
(901) 853-8636
Collierville, TN 38017
(901) 853-8636
0.9 miles
Gr: PK-K | 320 students
The Goddard School ![The Goddard School Photo]( "The Goddard School Photo")
Daycare / Preschool
509 E. Winchester Boulevard
Collierville, TN 38017
(901) 861-0108
Collierville, TN 38017
(901) 861-0108
1.5 miles
Gr: NS-PK | 52 students Avg. class size: 14 students Sports: 2 Tuition listed
Crescent Drive KinderCare
Daycare / Preschool
105 Crescent Dr
Collierville, TN 38017
(901) 861-6098
Collierville, TN 38017
(901) 861-6098
2 miles
Gr: NS-PK
360 Bray Station Rd
Collierville, TN 38017
(901) 861-5414
Collierville, TN 38017
(901) 861-5414
2.4 miles
Gr: PK | 151 students
South Shea KinderCare
Daycare / Preschool
1649 S Shea Rd
Collierville, TN 38017
(901) 861-6543
Collierville, TN 38017
(901) 861-6543
3.2 miles
Gr: NS-PK Tuition listed
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
(Math: 13% | Reading: 10%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1900 East Raines Rd
Memphis, TN 38116
(901) 416-1030
Memphis, TN 38116
(901) 416-1030
19 miles
Gr: 6-8 | 641 students Minority enrollment: 99%
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1765 E Holmes Rd
Memphis, TN 38116
(901) 416-3140
Memphis, TN 38116
(901) 416-3140
19.3 miles
Gr: PK-5 | 442 students Minority enrollment: 99%
(Math: 7% | Reading: 17%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1750 E Alcy Rd
Memphis, TN 38114
(901) 416-3674
Memphis, TN 38114
(901) 416-3674
19.4 miles
Gr: PK-5 | 775 students Minority enrollment: 99%
(Math: 10% | Reading: 13%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
4100 Millbranch Rd
Memphis, TN 38116
(901) 416-0198
Memphis, TN 38116
(901) 416-0198
19.4 miles
Gr: PK-5 | 596 students
Charter School
1475 East Shelby Dr
Memphis, TN 38116
(901) 775-2219
Memphis, TN 38116
(901) 775-2219
19.8 miles
Gr: 9-12 | 13 students
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