Top 10 Best Nashville Private High Schools (2024)

For the 2024 school year, there are 22 private high schools serving 11,608 students in Nashville, TN.
The top ranked private high schools in Nashville, TN include Templeton Academy - Nashville, The Ensworth School and Lipscomb Academy.
The average acceptance rate is 67%, which is lower than the Tennessee private high school average acceptance rate of 85%.
59% of private high schools in Nashville, TN are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Catholic).

Top Ranked Nashville Private High Schools (2024)

School
Location
Grades
Students
The Ensworth School
The Ensworth School Photo - In the Lower School, classroom teachers and enrichment teachers work together to engage students in active learning where questions and curiosity are encouraged. Students are introduced to fundamental content and Core Skills that they will continue to develop throughout their Ensworth experience, laying a solid foundation for a lifetime of learning.
(2)
211 Ensworth Place
Nashville, TN 37205
(615) 383-0661
Grades: K-12
| 1,220 students
631 2nd Ave S
Nashville, TN 37210
(615) 601-0893
Grades: 5-12
| 124 students
Benton Hall Academy
Benton Hall Academy Photo
Special Education School (Christian)
(3)
5555 Franklin Pike
Nashville, TN 37220
(615) 791-6467
Grades: 3-12
| 61 students
Christ Presbyterian Academy
(Presbyterian)
2323A Old Hickory Blvd
Nashville, TN 37215
(615) 373-9550
Grades: PK-12
| 1,076 students
Donelson Christian Academy
(Christian)
300 Danyacrest Drive
Nashville, TN 37214
(615) 883-2926
Grades: PK-12
| 873 students
Father Ryan High School
Father Ryan High School Photo
(Catholic)
(1)
700 Norwood Drive
Nashville, TN 37204
(615) 383-4200
Grades: 9-12
| 914 students
Franklin Road Academy
Franklin Road Academy Photo
(Christian)
(6)
4700 Franklin Pike
Nashville, TN 37220
(615) 832-8845
Grades: PK-12
| 1,040 students
Harpeth Hall School
Harpeth Hall School Photo - The Harpeth Hall student is an independent thinker, a thoughtful risk-taker, a problem solver, a clarion voice, an authentic spirit, and an empathetic friend.
All-girls
3801 Hobbs Road
Nashville, TN 37215
(615) 297-9543
Grades: 5-12
| 725 students
Jesus Only Academy
(Pentecostal)
324 Glenrose Ave
Nashville, TN 37210
(615) 242-6216
Grades: PK-11
| 37 students
Lipscomb Academy
Lipscomb Academy Photo
(Church of Christ)
(2)
3901 Granny White Pike
Nashville, TN 37204
(615) 966-1600
Grades: NS-12
| 1,499 students
Montgomery Bell Academy
Montgomery Bell Academy Photo - Montgomery Bell Academy's 146th Commencement
All-boys
(1)
4001 Harding Road
Nashville, TN 37205
(615) 298-5514
Grades: 7-12
| 834 students
Nashville Christian School
Nashville Christian School Photo - At Nashville Christian, the administrators, teachers, coaches, and staff seek to mentor and guide each student into a closer relationship with Jesus Christ. Our goal is that each senior graduates equipped with not only a great education, but also with solid personal faith that will carry them throughout the rest of their lives.
(Church of Christ)
(8)
7555 Sawyer Brown Road
Nashville, TN 37221
(615) 356-5600
Grades: PK-12
| 941 students
St. Henry Elementary School
(Catholic)
(4)
6401 Harding Rd
Nashville, TN 37205
(615) 352-1328
Grades: K-9
| 699 students
2000 Edgehill Avenue
Nashville, TN 37212
(615) 321-8000
Grades: K-12
| 1,076 students
Davidson Academy
Davidson Academy Photo - Class of 22 classmates holding their DA preschool graduation photo.
(Christian)
(9)
1414 W. Old Hickory Blvd
Nashville, TN 37207
(615) 860-5300
Grades: NS-12
| students
F High SchoolJenkins Preparatory School
(Seventh Day Adventist)
814 Youngs Lane
Nashville, TN 37207
(615) 227-8992
Grades: K-9
| 78 students
Gateway Academy (Nashville)
Alternative School
2416 21st Avenue South (Suite 100)
Nashville, TN 37212
(615) 321-7272
Grades: K-12
| 21 students
Hermitage Hall
Alternative School
1220 8th Ave S
Nashville, TN 37203
(615) 742-3000
Grades: 3-12
| 162 students
Mercy Multiplied
All-girls | Alternative School (Christian)
15328 Old Hickory Boulevard
Nashville, TN 37211
(615) 831-6987
Grades: 8-12
| 22 students
Nashville International Academy
(Islamic)
(3)
7335 Charlotte Pike
Nashville, TN 37209
(615) 352-5903
Grades: PK-9
| 124 students
Psychiatric Hospital At Vanderbilt
Alternative School
1601 23rd Ave S
Nashville, TN 37212
(615) 327-7020
Grades: NS-12
| 78 students
Vanderbilt Children's Hospital
Alternative School
2200 Childrens Way Ste 2116
Nashville, TN 37232
(615) 343-4299
Grades: 4-9
| 4 students
[+] Show Closed Private Schools in Nashville, Tennessee

Nashville, Tennessee Private Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Grades
Students
2803 Foster Ave Ste 101
Nashville, TN 37210
(615) 333-0405
Grades: K-12
| 338 students
3307 Brick Church Pike
Nashville, TN 37207
(615) 227-5797
Grades: PK-8
| 80 students
4300 Park Ave
Nashville, TN 37209
(615) 383-9681
Grades: PK-8
| 128 students
279 Stewarts Ferry Pike
Nashville, TN 37214
(615) 921-9310
Grades: 7-12
| 20 students
2204 Foster Avenue
Nashville, TN 37210
(615) 254-7588
Grades: PK-8
| 131 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private high schools in Nashville, TN?
The top ranked private high schools in Nashville, TN include Templeton Academy - Nashville, The Ensworth School and Lipscomb Academy.
How many private high schools are located in Nashville, TN?
22 private high schools are located in Nashville, TN.
How diverse are private high schools in Nashville, TN?
Nashville, TN private high schools are approximately 15% minority students, which is lower than the Tennessee private school average of 16%.
What percentage of private high schools are religiously affiliated in Nashville, TN?
59% of private high schools in Nashville, TN are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Catholic).

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