— OPENING AUGUST 3, 2026 · MEMPHIS, TN

A Christ-centered, STEM-focused education within reach for every Memphis family.

Heirs International Christian Academy is a private K-1 elementary school opening this fall in Memphis, TN.

Our school is grounded in faith and made affordable through Tennessee's ESA voucher program.

Pre-register your child for the Founding Class today.

“And if children… then heirs of God and fellow heirs with Christ."

ROMANS 8:17

What you need to know:

GRADES

TUITION

Covered by ESA

Up to $9,787 per student

K & 1st Grade

Adding one grade each year

LOCATION

FIRST DAY

August 3, 2026

Pre-enrollment open now

200 E Parkway

Binghampton, Memphis

TENNESSEE ESA PROGRAM · DEADLINE MAY 15

Most HICA families pay only $40 out of pocket each month.

Tennessee's Education Savings Account (ESA) program covers almost the entire cost of private school tuition for eligible Memphis families.

HICA is pre-approved. Here's what you need to know.

$9,787

Available per student, per year (2026-27 award)

ESA covers up to 95% of HICA tuition for eligible families.

If your child is entering Kindergarten or 1st grade this fall and your family meets Tennessee's ESA eligibility guidelines, the state will send tuition funds directly to HICA. You pay only $40 a month.

  • K-12 students eligible (no pre-K)

  • Application window closes May 15, 2026 at 4pm CT

  • Enrollment deadline: June 30, 2026

  • HICA handles the school-side paperwork for you

Get Help Applying for ESA

Get the FREE checklist for the ESA application + hold your spot for enrollment in the Founding Class of HICA.

    OUR CORE VALUES

    What we’re raising:
    Heirs with Christ

    Four values shape how we teach, correct, encourage, and grow alongside your child.

    Curiosity

    A spirit of wonder

    Proverbs 4:7

    Resilience

    Not crushed or despairing

    2 Corinthians 4:8-9

    Charity

    Love made visible

    Matthew 22:37

    Courage

    Strong and courageous

    Joshua 1:9

    A NOTE FROM OUR FOUNDER

    “I built HICA for the kind of family I grew up in.”

    Memphis has brilliant, God-fearing families who can't always access the kind of Christ-centered, academically rigorous education their kids deserve.

    HICA changes that.

    We're combining a biblical foundation with real STEM skills, small classes, and the ESA voucher so families pay nothing.

    Our goal is simple: launch leaders today who transform tomorrow.


    Cory W. Jones, M.U.Ed

    Founder & Head of School · Drexel Fund Fellow

    Your child’s seat is waiting.

    Enrollment is open now for Kindergarten and 1st grade. ESA covers tuition for eligible families. We'll walk you through every step.

    ESA application deadline: May 15, 2026