St. Agnes Academy and St. Dominic School Photo - Teachers foster meaningful connections and offer support so every student feels a sense of belonging.

Top 20 Best Tennessee Private Daycares & Preschools (2024-25)

For the 2024-25 school year, there are 367 private daycares & preschools serving 78,698 students in Tennessee.
The top ranked private daycares & preschools in Tennessee include Presbyterian Day School, St. Agnes Academy and St. Dominic School, and Saint Matthew Catholic School.
The average tuition cost is $9,881, which is lower than the Tennessee average tuition cost of $11,649.
69% of private daycares & preschools in Tennessee are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Baptist). Learn more about how daycare centers and preschools work.

Top Ranked Tennessee Private Daycares & Preschools (2024-25)

School
Location
Grades
Students
Chattanooga Christian School
Chattanooga Christian School Photo - Over the past decade, we've invested more than 20 million dollars in our 55+ acre campus to create spaces designed for life and learning and to increase a sense of belonging. This includes the construction of new facilities like a dedicated Lower School STEM Room as well as repurposed facilities like Upper School Science Labs and student spaces.
(Christian)
(2)
3354 Charger Drive
Chattanooga, TN 37409
(423) 265-6411
Grades: PK-12
| 1,367 students
529 Academy Way
Knoxville, TN 37923
(865) 813-4225
Grades: PK-12
| 1,091 students
Currey Ingram Academy
Currey Ingram Academy Photo - This is the east side of Jennifer & Billy Frist Hall as seen from the fields behind the Lower School.
Special Education School
(1)
6544 Murray Lane
Brentwood, TN 37027
(615) 507-3242
Grades: PK-12
| 402 students
Evangelical Christian School
Evangelical Christian School Photo
(Christian)
(1)
7600 Macon Road
Cordova, TN 38018
(901) 754-7217
Grades: NS-12
| 964 students
Immanuel Lutheran School
Immanuel Lutheran School Photo - Worship, praise, prayer and song are all a part of our school chapel services every Wednesday. 3rd graders share the song Great Big God!
(Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
(5)
6319 Raleigh Lagrange Road
Memphis, TN 38134
(901) 388-0205
Grades: NS-8
| 161 students
Presbyterian Day School
Presbyterian Day School Photo - PDS
All-boys (Christian)
(3)
4025 Poplar Avenue
Memphis, TN 38111
(901) 842-4600
Grades: PK-6
| 463 students
Priest Lake Christian Academy
Priest Lake Christian Academy Photo - We have hands-on learning!
(Baptist)
(1)
3325 Anderson Road
Antioch, TN 37013
(615) 366-1423
Grades: PK-6
| 64 students
St. Agnes Academy and St. Dominic School
St. Agnes Academy and St. Dominic School Photo - Teachers foster meaningful connections and offer support so every student feels a sense of belonging.
(Catholic)
(7)
4830 Walnut Grove Rd
Memphis, TN 38117
(901) 435-5819
Grades: PK-12
| 773 students
St. George's Independent School
St. George's Independent School Photo - From the youngest ages, students have incredible opportunities to enhance their classroom learning with real world experiences on our beautiful 250+ acres of woods and wetlands.
(Episcopal)
(12)
1880 Wolf River Boulevard
Collierville, TN 38017
(901) 457-2000
Grades: NS-12
| 1,000 students
Saint Matthew Catholic School
Saint Matthew Catholic School Photo - Register today to attend our Open House on November 10th from 12:00PM-2:30PM. We look forward to seeing you!
(Catholic)
(6)
533 Sneed Road W
Franklin, TN 37069
(615) 662-4044
Grades: PK-8
| 493 students
St. Paul Christian Academy
St. Paul Christian Academy Photo
(Christian)
(1)
5033 Hillsboro Road
Nashville, TN 37215
(615) 269-4751
Grades: PK-6
| 375 students
232 McClellan Road
Jackson, TN 38305
(731) 664-0812
Grades: NS-12
| 1,071 students
Grace Covenant Baptist Academy
Grace Covenant Baptist Academy Photo - Arts and crafts are always so much fun.
(Baptist)
9956 Dutchtown Rd
Knoxville, TN 37923
(865) 690-3681
Grades: PK-5
| 50 students
Agathos Classical School
Agathos Classical School Photo - "PRO-ton, NEU-tron, e-LEC-tron, YEAH!" Students chant about the parts of an atom before other classes during an assembly.
Special Program Emphasis
(1)
1201 Mapleash Ave
Columbia, TN 38401
(931) 388-0556
Grades: PK-12
| 362 students
Ashley Academy
Ashley Academy Photo
(16)
2615 S. Roan St
Johnson City, TN 37601
(423) 929-7888
Grades: NS-8
| 170 students
Belvoir Christian Academy
Belvoir Christian Academy Photo
(Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
(4)
800 Belvoir Ave
Chattanooga, TN 37412
(423) 622-3755
Grades: PK-8
| 190 students
Berean Academy
(Baptist)
441 Berean Ln
Hixson, TN 37343
(423) 877-1288
Grades: PK-12
| 433 students
Berean Christian School
Berean Christian School Photo - Berean Christian School provides Knoxville area's only all day specialized classroom program for dyslexia and other learning differences
(Christian)
2329 Prosser Rd
Knoxville, TN 37914
(865) 521-6054
Grades: PK-12
| 429 students
Boyd Buchanan School
Boyd Buchanan School Photo
(Church of Christ)
4650 Buccaneer Trail
Chattanooga, TN 37411
(706) 270-3108
Grades: PK-12
| 1,052 students
Brainerd Baptist School
(Baptist)
300 Brookfield Ave
Chattanooga, TN 37411
(423) 622-3873
Grades: PK-5
| 366 students
The Bright School
The Bright School Photo
(2)
1950 McDade Lane
Chattanooga, TN 37405
(423) 267-8546
Grades: NS-5
| 350 students
Calvary Baptist School
Calvary Baptist School Photo
(Baptist)
(1)
900 Sturgess St
Kingston, TN 37763
(865) 376-5850
Grades: PK-12
| 181 students
Christ Methodist Day School
Christ Methodist Day School Photo
(Methodist)
(3)
411 S Grove Park Road
Memphis, TN 38117
(901) 683-6873
Grades: PK-6
| 537 students
Christ Presbyterian Academy
(Presbyterian)
2323A Old Hickory Blvd
Nashville, TN 37215
(615) 373-9550
Grades: PK-12
| 1,141 students
Christ The King School
Christ The King School Photo
(Catholic)
3105 Belmont Blvd
Nashville, TN 37212
(615) 292-9465
Grades: PK-8
| 253 students
Clarksville Academy
Clarksville Academy Photo
710 N 2nd Street
Clarksville, TN 37040
(931) 647-6311
Grades: PK-12
| 544 students
Clarksville Christian School
Clarksville Christian School Photo
(Church of Christ)
505 Highway 76
Clarksville, TN 37043
(931) 647-8180
Grades: PK-12
| 534 students
Clayton-Bradley Academy
Clayton-Bradley Academy Photo
(9)
425 Alcoa Trail
Maryville, TN 37804
(865) 494-1222
Grades: PK-12
| 500 students
Collierville Methodist Preschool
Daycare / Preschool (Methodist)
454 W Poplar Avenue
Collierville, TN 38017
(901) 853-8636
Grades: PK-K
| 320 students
Columbia Academy
Columbia Academy Photo - Graduation
(Church of Christ)
1101 W 7th St
Columbia, TN 38401
(931) 388-5363
Grades: NS-12
| 1,154 students
Concord Christian School
(Christian)
(3)
11704 Kingston Pike
Knoxville, TN 37934
(865) 672-1521
Grades: PK-12
| 1,310 students
Cornerstone Christian Academy - Lcs
Cornerstone Christian Academy - Lcs Photo - Prayer circle for Movie Night!
(Christian)
(2)
4801 S. Davy Crockett Parkway
Morristown, TN 37813
(423) 307-1189
Grades: PK-5
| 391 students
The Covenant School
The Covenant School Photo - Located in the heart of Green Hills.
(Presbyterian)
(14)
33 Burton Hills Blvd
Nashville, TN 37215
(615) 467-2313
Grades: NS-6
| 211 students
Cross Creek Christian School
Alternative School (Christian)
501 E North Street
Sweetwater, TN 37874
(423) 337-9330
Grades: PK-12
| 186 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
| 645 students
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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private daycares & preschools in Tennessee?
The top ranked private daycares & preschools in Tennessee include Presbyterian Day School, St. Agnes Academy and St. Dominic School, and Saint Matthew Catholic School.
How many private daycares & preschools are located in Tennessee?
367 private daycares & preschools are located in Tennessee.
How much do private daycares & preschools cost in Tennessee?
The average tuition cost is $9,881, which is lower than the Tennessee private school average tuition cost of $11,649.
How diverse are private daycares & preschools in Tennessee?
Tennessee private daycares & preschools are approximately 18% minority students, which is lower than the Tennessee private school average of 20%.
What percentage of private daycares & preschools are religiously affiliated in Tennessee?
69% of private daycares & preschools in Tennessee are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Baptist).

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