1. Evangelical Christian School Of Memphis
City: Cordova, TN
Category: Education
Telephone: (901) 754-7217
Address: 7600 Macon Road
Description: Tucked away in a wooded area of Cordova, the Evangelical Christian School of Memphis (ECS) is an independent, nondenominational, coed school with an enrollment of about 1,500. As its name implies, the school comes from the evangelical tradition, which means a strong emphasis on moral character, clean living, and service to others.ECS teaches children from kindergarten through 12th grade. It’s known for its rigorous science programs, especially in high school, where chemistry and biology get special attention. ECS operates elementary schools at 11893 Macon Road, 735 Ridge Lake Boulevard, and 1920 Forest Hill-Irene Road.The school prides itself on the fact that 78 percent of its students score a three or higher on AP exams, and the average ACT score is 26.