About SAA-SDS
What We Offer
St. Agnes Academy-St. Dominic School is a Catholic, independent private school community in Memphis, Tennessee, rooted in the Dominican tradition. Since 1851, we have provided academic excellence while forming students in faith and character.
Our two single-gender schools combine strong academics with intentional character development, preparing students to grow with confidence, purpose, and faith. Rooted in the Four Pillars of Dominican tradition – Study, Prayer, Community, and Service – we challenge learners, encourage innovators, nurture artists, inspire leaders, and empower generations.
Here, we teach in two separate schools on one campus. Intentionally. Our single-gender learning environments allow educators to tailor instruction, experiences, and opportunities to support the academic, social, and personal development of girls and boys.
Two Schools. One Community.
At St. Agnes Academy for Girls, we guide young women in grades PK2-12 to be who God meant them to be through a challenging curriculum and the guidance of supportive educators dedicated to the faith formation, academic success, and character development of each young woman.
At St. Dominic School for Boys, we are dedicated to the formation of young men in grades PK2-8 who are intellectually curious, emotionally resilient, and spiritually mature while developing lifelong bonds of brotherhood.
Across generations, we have provided academic excellence in an environment where every student receives the support and confidence that fuel achievement and success.
Learning Beyond the Classroom
A leader in the integration of technology into the curriculum, SAA-SDS embraces future-ready technology with purpose and responsibility, preparing students for an evolving world through creative, ethical, and intentional technology use grounded in Catholic values.
Our vibrant fine arts program is enhanced by three art studios, two music rooms, and a 300-seat performing arts center. Students participate in a variety of vocal music groups and theatrical productions throughout the year. Our Upper School annually produces a national award-winning literary magazine, Calliope. Our Stars and Suns athletics program offers students opportunities to participate in sports from JK through 12th grade, with teams competing for championships at the local and state levels. Service is a guiding principle of the SAA-SDS experience, with students of all ages participating in meaningful projects that put faith into action and strengthen our community.
What Sets SAA-SDS Apart
What truly distinguishes St. Agnes Academy-St. Dominic School is found in the character of our community, in the interaction between students and teachers, in the values that daily define how we live, and in the way we celebrate girls and boys.