Hutchison School

My daughter has been attending Hutchison for three years and we could not be happier. To watch her grow and succeed as a student and attain strength of character as a person are remarkable. I have to say thank you to the teachers and administration of Hutchison for their commitment to the students. They take the time to understand the needs and assets of each girl and work to see girls flourish. Academically, Hutchison has challenged my daughter, but when I see the caliber of the scholars who are graduating from Hutchison these days I am excited to see my daughter follow in those footsteps. With athletics, fine arts, and leadership opportunities at every level, I know my daughter will be well-rounded and prepared for the future. Hutchison is an extraordinary school with a phenomenal staff and words truly cannot express the gratitude I have for Hutchison for giving my daughter the skills achieve anything she can dream.
--Submitted by a parent

The leadership program at Hutchison is incredible. There's not another school in the city - maybe the country- with a comparable program. My daughter has had incredible opportunities to develop real world skills that she'll carry with her for the rest of her life.
--Submitted by a parent

Hutchison is a great school but does not allow parents to be involved in any extra curricular activities which has destroyed the world class destination imagination program it once had. For creativity, try St. George's, for pure academics, St. Mary's.
--Submitted by a parent

Hutchison lacks direction. The administration attempts to push the arts, athletics, community service, leadership programs, and rigorous academics. However admirable, this often results in re-shuffling schedules to accommodate a circus of supplementary offerings. Class time is cut, class work becomes homework, etc... Many students are working too hard ( at least in upper school) to end up at middling state and private colleges. As a side note, there's a contingency of die-hard evangelical Christians that affects Hutchison's dynamic. Many students' social life consists of youth group meetings and retreats. Take that as you will. Hutchison will brag to no end about having achieved a balance between academia and (metaphorical) playground time. In some ways, it has. Recognize, though, that the concept of "well-roundedness" serves as Hutchison's primary selling point and that this may come at the expense of academic achievement. If your daughter is talented intellectually (and is apathetic to athletics and can handle an adequate but not first class arts scene), try St. Mary's.

I think hutchison is one of the best schools in the world! It does have a problem with bulling, especially in middle school and the teachers dont really notice but other then that its great.

I am a graduate of Hutchison school, and the faculty is world class but quite unhappy. The administration underappreciates and overworks them. The budgeting also favors the Headmaster a little too much, as you'll find if you do a little research. As someone mentioned, preferential treatment is often granted to girls from donor families. As for bullying, it happens here, just as it happens everywhere - I learned that the hard way, but in the long run I am stronger for it. Overall the winning factor is the teaching. If you send your daughter here, please be supportive of the faculty; I owe much of who I am to their unwavering care, support, and guidance.

i go to hutchison and it is a great school in every way.
--Submitted by a student

I am a graduate and now a parent of a Hutchison student. I can't begin to describe how wonderful this school is and what a great start to life it is. You can do whatever you want after obtaining this type of education. Teachers seem to love your children almost as much as you do. Students are kind to one another and very supportive. I wish I had more girls to send here!
--Submitted by a parent

By far, Hutchison School is the best school in Memphis. The academics are second to none and the well-roundness of the school puts it ahead of all others. The academics, sports, and arts programs all are exceptional. My girls have thrived and will be ready for not just college but also life.
--Submitted by a parent

My daughter came to Hutchison Middle School from a public optional school in East Memphis and I could not be more pleased with our choice. Sure, we heard all the comments about elitism and average academics but those stereotypes were no where to be found. My daughter was welcomed with open arms and many girls, even from the Upper School girls send my daughter notes and stopped by to say how glad they were to have her at Hutchison. Academically, the faculty and administration have challenged my daughter with a diverse and integrated curriculum and when I read the comments about average and above average academics, I had to pause and think what could my daughter have at other schools which would be more challenging and there were none. The faculty is the best I know of and challenges my daughter to be her best as a scholar and prson.
--Submitted by a parent