Best Tennessee Alternative Private Preschools (2024)

For the 2024 school year, there are 12 alternative private preschools serving 1,169 students in Tennessee.
The best top ranked alternative private preschools in Tennessee include Cross Creek Christian School and River's Edge Christian Academy.
The average acceptance rate is 85%, which is lower than the Tennessee private preschool average acceptance rate of 86%.
83% of alternative private preschools in Tennessee are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Baptist).

Top Ranked Tennessee Alternative Private Preschools (2024)

School
Location
Grades
Students
Cross Creek Christian School
Alternative School (Christian)
501 E North Street
Sweetwater, TN 37874
(423) 337-9330
Grades: PK-12
| 186 students
River's Edge Christian Academy
River's Edge Christian Academy Photo
Alternative School (Christian)
(4)
5600 Western Ave
Knoxville, TN 37921
(865) 201-1192
Grades: PK-12
| 684 students
Brookside Baptist Academy
Alternative School (Baptist)
109 Crestwood Rd
Bristol, TN 37620
(423) 878-6681
Grades: PK-11
| 10 students
Christian Life Academy
Alternative School (Baptist)
119 Center St.
Old Hickory, TN 37138
(615) 847-2555
Grades: PK-10
| 17 students
Family Christian Academy
Alternative School (Christian)
925 Industrial Dr
Old Hickory, TN 37138
(615) 847-3999
Grades: PK-12
| students
Heritage Christian Academy
Alternative School (Christian)
P.O. Box 1135
Mount Juliet, TN 37121
(615) 754-7946
Grades: NS-12
| students
Lancaster Christian Elc - Murfreesboro
Alternative School (Christian)
3721 Manson Pike
Murfreesboro, TN 37129
(615) 962-7070
Grades: PK-K
| 28 students
Little Country School House
Alternative School
(1)
840 Highway 76
Clarksville, TN 37043
(931) 358-5775
Grades: PK-1
| 49 students
Madison Nazarene Christian Academy
Alternative School (Church of the Nazarene)
503 Lanier Drive
Madison, TN 37115
(615) 865-2746
Grades: NS-12
| 51 students
Memphis Heritage Christian School
Alternative School (Church of God)
3802 Gragg Ave
Memphis, TN 38108
(901) 377-7536
Grades: PK-6
| 62 students
Psychiatric Hospital At Vanderbilt
Alternative School
1601 23rd Ave S
Nashville, TN 37212
(615) 327-7020
Grades: NS-12
| 78 students
School Of Hope
All-girls | Alternative School (Methodist)
1633 Louisville Rd
Alcoa, TN 37701
(865) 982-5800
Grades: PK
| 4 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked alternative private preschools in Tennessee?
The top ranked alternative private preschools in Tennessee include Cross Creek Christian School and River's Edge Christian Academy.
How many alternative private preschools are located in Tennessee?
12 alternative private preschools are located in Tennessee.
How diverse are alternative private preschools in Tennessee?
Tennessee alternative private preschools are approximately 25% minority students, which is higher than the Tennessee private school average of 19%.
What percentage of alternative private preschools are religiously affiliated in Tennessee?
83% of alternative private preschools in Tennessee are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Baptist).

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