First Assembly Christian School

8650 WALNUT GROVE RD

Memphis, TN 38018

31 Reviews

School District
Grade

PK-12
Type

private

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Reviews

Submitted by other on December 08, 2024

Horrible establishment. Went here K-12 and graduated not long ago, this school did everything but prepare me for college educationally and socially. Went to an SEC school after graduation and felt like I was drowning due to not being taught anything important in high school. Had Bible class twice while going here and felt like I learned nothing but lies and what they wanted me to know about religion. Do not send your kid here if you want them to academically achieve their goals.
Submitted by other on September 17, 2024

Be sure you consider your family’s political and religious views before enrolling them in this “Christian” school. There is no room for differences here……My 4th grader was asked by her teacher who the class was voting for during a presidential debate (first of all, what does a 4th grader really know other than what they hear their family discuss) about who they would vote for. My daughter was the only one who raised her hand for the democratic nominee, and every student laughed at her and acted horrified. Secondly, my 7th grader was in a health class taught by a “coach” who showed the movie “Not Without My Daughter” (a movie about an Iranian man and his American wife who take their child to visit Iran and he doesn’t let her out of the country). This was in a “Health” course. My husband happens to be Iranian and I’m American. My daughter came home crying and it was obvious that the teacher singled her out. Not to mention this movie had no place in a Health class!
Submitted by parent on February 27, 2024

My experience at Facs has been absolutely wonderful. Both my kids and I feel incredibly at home here, and we have developed a deep love and appreciation for all the staff and faculty. I am grateful every day that I chose this school for my children; it provides a strong foundation in Christ rather than a worldly perspective.
Submitted by parent on February 26, 2024

FACS is a great school in the Memphis area that offers a Christ-focused education. Our children have attended for several years and they would agree it is a great place for their education. The band program and athletics are what my students enjoy the most. Both areas are led by qualified and great leaders. FACS is affordable and the faculty and staff are caring. We are grateful for the education our children receive at FACS!
Submitted by parent on October 17, 2023

FACS has been a blessing to our family. Our daughter has attended First Assembly Christian School for the past four years and will be graduating this May 2024. We're thankful for the investment each teacher, support staff, and administrator has had on our daughters life. Academics is solid as our daughter has been accepted to over 20 universities across this great nation. What impresses us the most is how the faculty sincerely care for the students. If you're searching for a school that truly cares about all aspects of your child's life then FACS is right for you! The term "family" fits!
Submitted by other on September 21, 2023

I was very excited to refer parents to FACS only to realize later that what they present on paper is not who they really are. If you are looking for a true Christian education experience this may not be that school. They teach Christ but they do not demonstrate Christ. The administration and school leadership is very aloof and impersonal when it comes to dealing with parents. Many families of color leave the school after 1 to 2 years and many times it’s because of treatment from leadership.
Submitted by teacher on January 13, 2023

People like to know what happens behind the scenes. Well, behind the scenes, all of the teachers work to make the school a great experience for the students and parents. We are a family and try to help each other overcome challenges with creative solutions. As our Head of School would say, "We try to make God famous." Teachers and coaches pour into the lives of the students and focus on making them well-rounded. It is not all one sided, we have an amazing PTF; seriously, the best in the country! The parents support the faculty and administration really well. We really are a family!
Submitted by parent on October 04, 2021

FACS is a Christ-centered private school with a wealth of extra-curricular offerings. We have been so thankful that we found FACS when we started our search for a private school years ago, and have loved being at the school. The teachers are well-qualified and caring, and classroom instruction is top notch. The athletics and fine arts department are some of the best in the Memphis area, and there is truly a sense of family and community at FACS, that is unlike any other school in Memphis.
Submitted by parent on June 16, 2020

FACS is a hidden jewel in Cordova, TN. We have 2 children at FACS, both started in JrK - one is graduating 2020 and other will graduate in 2025. FACS is truly an extended part of our family. Administration, teachers, and staff treat our children like their own. We feel confident that our children will be prepared for the next step in their educational journey once they leave FACS.
Submitted by parent on May 01, 2020

We’ve been at the school for 8 years and have three kids there. We have had wonderful teachers who genuinely invest in our kids. We feel it is the perfect fit for our family
Submitted by teacher on April 30, 2020

FACS is a great local Christian school, but unlike others, it is a family. I have always felt seen, heard, and cared for by FACS teachers and staff. That is a very rare thing!
Submitted by parent on April 30, 2020

Highest level that is offered! We are happy that we send our children to a school that not only cares about their academics but also their walk and relationship with Jesus Christ!
Submitted by parent on March 30, 2020

This is an above average school/ First Assembly School is a true blessing to students and families. This school provides a warm. nurturing environment that encourages and enables all students to achieve success. It not only deepens their academic knowledge but also deepens their growth as children of God. I am so glad that our daughter is a part of this wonderful school.
Submitted by parent on March 27, 2020

Above average. Thankful and blessed to have a safe and encouraging place for my child to go everyday where she is encouraged in her Christian walk as well as academics.
Submitted by parent on March 26, 2020

Over all the experience my boys had was great. They were prepared for the next phase of their lives. The boys formed lasting friendships and will take with them the memories of a wonderful school.
Submitted by parent on February 10, 2020

As of January 2020, FACS is under new administration. This administrator has a vision to take the school to the next level. I also cannot day enough about the school’s spirit. The freshman class is about changing the culture and the teachers are equipping them to lead.My children attended FACS and I am thankful that my grandchild now attends. If you are looking for a school that cares about your child and holding them accountable, this is the place for you. Your child is not just a number, they are a part of a family!
Submitted by parent on February 07, 2020

We love FACS and are thankful for the solid education and Godly discipleship they provide for our kids!
Submitted by parent on August 26, 2019

EXCELLENT! My three sons all graduated from here, were prepared academically for college and, more important to me, were in an environment in which the values taught at home were reinforced every day by caring role models at school.
Submitted by parent on October 17, 2018

I've had two students graduation from this school and go on to be very successful in college and career.
Submitted by other on December 20, 2017

The administrators are weak and possess no back-bone to uphold policies and purity. They deal with inappropriate behaviors with a namby-pamby position and do nothing to discipline poor behavior. Students get away with bullying and sexual harassment. The course of study is not impressive and the counselor is ineffective. She has limited knowledge of what is truly needed from a collegiate standpoint and misguides the students. She simply holds her position because her parents have attended the church for years and paid to have the log cabin on campus refurbished so her office could be in it. She has been asked on multiple occasions to produce a written recommended course of study for high schoolers to follow, but after years of requests, it still isn't done. She is impatient with students and parents, alike. While the elementary is fairly effective, the middle and high school needs an overhaul. I recommend moving your child once they reach 7th grade to a campus that will encourage your student to grow in academia as well as in character.