Incarnation Catholic School

360 Bray Station Road

Collierville, TN 38017

38 Reviews

School District
Grade

PK, K-8
Type

private

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Reviews

Submitted by parent on March 03, 2019

ICS has been a perfect fit for my family. We love the teachers and the dedication to Christ centered education.
Submitted by parent on January 12, 2019

Both my kids are blessed to attend Incarnation. One went for a single year to a local public elementary school and we've been impressed by the academic strength and especially the small intimate nature of the school. In this age of large schools and crises I find the security that comes from this small school to be extremely comforting.
Submitted by parent on October 11, 2018

I am so blessed to have my child be a part of this school. Academics are superior to those offered in my neighborhood's public school. Also, Christ centered learning shows in my child's behavior and outlook on everyday life.
Submitted by parent on November 18, 2017

The school has had a lot of problems over the years, it’s sad it continues to struggle. I would ask the principal about his qualifications as a principal. He had no prior education experience and it shows.
Submitted by parent on November 18, 2017

The preschool and elementary/ middle schools are excellent! Each of my children have been through the preschool program and were more than well prepared for kindergarten. Our academic programs exceed standards and my children are very happy attending Incarnation. We have been here for 10 years now and have found it to be every bit as nurturing, loving, positive, and safe of an environment as we would have hoped.
Submitted by parent on August 03, 2017

Very disappointed in middle school academics, and bullying is an ongoing problem
Submitted by parent on November 28, 2016

Catholic identity is strong at this school. Students work at a fast pace to prep them for their future. They also get one-on-one help due to the small class size. My children have thrived at this school. I wish I could let everyone know about the best school in Collierville! I highly recommend this school!
Submitted by parent on November 25, 2016

Smaller is not always better! Our first year at this school we were told " it would be a miracle if our child could go on to the next grade". This year a teacher told us "that she pegged our child the first day"The 3rd grade teacher and the principal do not respond to emails about homework assignments or anything! Our life is filled with stress from the lack of compassion from this school! Our child cries everyday and does not want to go to school. One thing this school is very good at is being defensive and covering up. There is something really going on strange at this school. Enrollment keeps going down! Sweet families leave year after year! I personally watched the principal and guidance counselor pull a kids stocking cap off his hat at lunch and lay into him so much he cried at the lunch table in front of his whole class! I guarantee his parents have no idea! They feel like they can parent and tell you how to parent! I'm my opinion the faculty and administration bully kids. The principal talks down to everyone he comes in contact with! The school has a extremely bad reputation for excessive bullying! Please do you research! This school has done damage to our family it will take years to reverse!
Submitted by other on November 08, 2016

Teachers go the extra mile to help students learn.
Submitted by parent on April 13, 2015

We attended the preschool this past year and wanted to love this school. We were looking for excellence and a school our girls could attend from preschool all the way through. Unfortunately, we decided that this was not the place. Perhaps they are going through some changes, but there seemed to be some uncertainty about teachers returning. In addition, I had some concerns about the preschool's director. I couldn't put my finger on it, but my gut told me this wasn't the right spot for us. There is a lack of warmth with some of the teachers/staff and I felt, in the end, that it came from the top. I also know that parental input was not always welcome. For me in a situation where I am choosing private education (and would have for the duration) I wanted more input from the teachers, more of a collaborative effort. The real test was that my daughter fought me on going to school. In the end, we chose a faith based preschool that we felt offered more - math, science, music, art, language, and, overall, a warm, engaged director. When we went to visit the new program my kids were mouth hanging open engaged. After I saw that, it was an easy choice.
Submitted by parent on March 24, 2015

Incarnation is a great school that provides a positive, challenging, Christian environment and is a great value in private education.
Submitted by parent on March 23, 2015

Our children are 12 and 8 years old, and we have sent them to Incarnation Catholic School ever since our oldest was starting kindergarten. We absolutely love this school, and can honestly say that we have been happy with every teacher for over 6 years! The size of the school is perfect, and it feels like a family because everyone knows us, even the principal! Our children are getting a super competitive, faith based education, and surrounded by children, teachers and families with the same values and ethics that we have. We are so fortunate to have a school like Incarnation!
Submitted by parent on March 22, 2015

Incarnation is a gem in the Collierville community! We have two children who have been at Incarnation since Kindergarten and are now in the 4th and 6th grades. We love the small class sizes, the inspiring faculty and the sense of community you feel when you walk through the door. The public schools are an attractive option in this area. One important thing they can not offer my children is the opportunity to speak freely about their faith and to put God at the center of each day! At Incarnation, the children pray several times daily and attend Mass weekly as a school group. Religion is taught daily and christian virtues are woven through the entire curriculum.
Submitted by parent on March 20, 2015

My son has been a student at Incarnation Catholic School since kindergarten and is now in the fourth grade. There is no better place for him. He has excelled academically and we could not be happier. We have developed many great friendships along the way. The fact that the school is Christ centered is icing on the cake. Schools are the same as life you only get out of it what you are willing to put into it.
Submitted by parent on February 20, 2015

My children have been enrolled at Incarnation Catholic School for several years now, beginning with my oldest in Kindergarten 7 years ago. Time has flown by and she is now in the second half of her first year of middle school (with a sister & brother in younger grades). We couldn't be more pleased! Incarnation Catholic School has provided us with an extended family, and the parish & the school have become integral parts of our lives. The school's administration consistently provides our faculty and students with the guidance, resources, and support to reach their fullest potential.
Submitted by parent on February 16, 2015

I am a parent of a current 8th grader and both my husband and I are so pleased with Incarnation. The school is very hands on with both students and parents and really feel a sense of pride when you walk in the school . The Principal and Director of Admissons have done a fabulous job this year. The level of Education is set to high standards and where our child feels Motivated and Creatively Stimulated. I would hands down recommend Incarnation to any new family looking for an Excellent Pre-K - 8th Grade School. The only negative..... Wish Incarnation would continue through 12th.
Submitted by parent on January 12, 2015

My daughter has attended ICS for 6 years. There have been lots of changes over the years, some of which, I did not entirely agree with. Since the current principal took over, the school has shown some significant improvements and I am very pleased. Not only with the academic performances, but with the openness to new ideas and suggestions from parents. I look forward to another year at ICS.
Submitted by parent on May 31, 2013

Our child was a student at ICS for several years. Unfortunately, the academics lacked creativity and failed to incorporate strategies for different learning styles. The enrichment program standards were low, due in part I believe to parental pressures. In the years our child was there, he had two good teachers and two VERY poor teachers. The math program is woefully inadequate and has been for several years. This is a known, often discussed element at ICS and families were asked to just "be patient" and it would get better. While at ICS, our child scored in the 95-99% on ITBS in all areas but math, where scores were in the 60's, even the 40's. After one year of public school, those ITBS scores are now at 95%. We wanted to love ICS, we were told we should! The environment is very cliquish--if you do not "compete" socially either because you choose not to or because you cannot do so, be prepared for both you and your child to be "welcomed" only superficially. There is an extremely strong emphasis on conformity and girls are taught to be pleasers. Peer policing/"telling" by favorite students is a dominant, encouraged means of keeping order.
Submitted by teacher on September 15, 2012

I am the new Pricipal of Incarnation Catholic School and I am proud to say that we have an amazing group of students, parents and teachers! We strive for academic excellence and to teach to the whole child. ICS is committed to giving our students the tools, skills, and guidance they need to not only overcome 21st-century challenges, but also to flourish intellectually, morally, and spiritually.
Submitted by parent on July 10, 2012

My children love ICS! They are held to high academic standards and have incredible teachers. Learning is at the highest standards, yet is enjoyable. Classes are smaller allowing for a greater one-on-one ratio. The families of I.C.S. are amazing and welcomed our family from the moment we stepped foot on campus. I would definitely recommend Incarnation School to anyone searching for a high academic, excellent curriculum school. ICS is one of Collierville's crown jewels!