Harding Academy of Memphis

Harding Academy

Location: Memphis, Tennessee
Type: Private / Christian, College-Preparatory School
Grades: 6 weeks through 12th Grade
Enrollment: Approximately 700+ students

Overview

Harding Academy is a Christian, co-educational school that serves students from infancy through high school. The school’s mission centers on guiding students to “love others as Christ loves them, think creatively, and live courageously to the glory of God.” Harding offers a rigorous, college-preparatory curriculum, and emphasizes spiritual growth, character formation, and intellectual development.

On its East Memphis campus, Harding provides modern academic facilities, including science labs, art studios, music rooms, a micro-farm, and a large auditorium. Athletics are strongly supported through multiple gymnasiums, fields, and training spaces, while campus ministry ensures a powerful spiritual life, with regular chapel, discipleship, and service opportunities.

Technology is deeply integrated into the learning experience — students in middle and high school use iPads to support digital learning, and the school maintains a robust online infrastructure to support collaboration and innovation.

What Makes the School Unique

• Comprehensive Christian Education: An integrated curriculum that combines rigorous academics with biblical worldview and daily faith formation.

• Full Age Range: Serves children beginning at 6 weeks through grade 12 — offering continuity and community over the long term.

• Mission-Driven Culture: Encourages students to live out Christian love, creativity, and courage in their daily lives.

• Academic Excellence: Offers college-prep courses including honors and advanced options; low student-teacher ratio supports deep learning.

• Active Athletics & Arts: Strong commitment to athletics, with multiple fields and facilities, plus a rich arts program for creative expression.

• Hands-On Campus Features: Facilities include a micro-farm for experiential learning, science labs, and natural spaces.

• Technology-Enabled Learning: iPads and computer labs help students engage with curriculum in interactive and modern ways.

Contact Information

Address:
1100 Cherry Road
Memphis, TN 38117

Phone:
(901) 767-4494

Website:
www.hardingacademymemphis.org