The average private school acceptance rate in Tennessee is 85% per year (2024-25).
The most selective school in Tennessee is University School Of Nashville, with an acceptance rate of 35%.
Acceptance Rate Range: 35%
87%
Avg. Acceptance Rate: 74%
Most Selective Private Schools in Tennessee (2024-25)
School
Acceptance Rate
Grades
Location
Rank: #11.
Acceptance Rate: 35%
Grades: K-12
2000 Edgehill Avenue
Nashville, TN 37212
(615) 321-8000
Nashville, TN 37212
(615) 321-8000
Rank: #22.
Montessori East
Montessori School
Acceptance Rate: 40%
Grades: PK-5
801 Porter Rd
Nashville, TN 37206
(615) 226-4588
Nashville, TN 37206
(615) 226-4588
Rank: #3 - 43. - 4.
Acceptance Rate: 50%
Grades: NS-6
33 Burton Hills Blvd
Nashville, TN 37215
(615) 467-2313
Nashville, TN 37215
(615) 467-2313
Rank: #3 - 43. - 4.
Acceptance Rate: 50%
Grades: PK-8
533 Sneed Road W
Franklin, TN 37069
(615) 662-4044
Franklin, TN 37069
(615) 662-4044
Rank: #55.
Acceptance Rate: 60%
Grades: 6-12
500 Dodds Avenue
Chattanooga, TN 37404
(423) 624-8300
Chattanooga, TN 37404
(423) 624-8300
Rank: #66.
Acceptance Rate: 62%
Grades: PK-12
7555 Sawyer Brown Road
Nashville, TN 37221
(615) 356-5600
Nashville, TN 37221
(615) 356-5600
Rank: #77.
Berean Christian School
(Christian)
Acceptance Rate: 70%
Grades: PK-12
2329 Prosser Rd
Knoxville, TN 37914
(865) 521-6054
Knoxville, TN 37914
(865) 521-6054
Rank: #8 - 188. - 18.
Acceptance Rate: 75%
Grades: 3-12
5555 Franklin Pike
Nashville, TN 37220
(615) 791-6467
Nashville, TN 37220
(615) 791-6467
Rank: #8 - 188. - 18.
Cedar Hall School
(Christian)
Acceptance Rate: 75%
Grades: 3-8
3552 Rock Springs Midland Rd
Christiana, TN 37037
(615) 692-2818
Christiana, TN 37037
(615) 692-2818
Rank: #8 - 188. - 18.
Cross Creek Christian School
Alternative School (Christian)
Acceptance Rate: 75%
Grades: PK-12
501 E North Street
Sweetwater, TN 37874
(423) 337-9330
Sweetwater, TN 37874
(423) 337-9330
Rank: #8 - 188. - 18.
Acceptance Rate: 75%
Grades: K-12
408 Church Street
Franklin, TN 37064
(615) 528-3777
Franklin, TN 37064
(615) 528-3777
Rank: #8 - 188. - 18.
Acceptance Rate: 75%
Grades: 9-12
5545 N Terrace
Chattanooga, TN 37411
(423) 894-0597
Chattanooga, TN 37411
(423) 894-0597
Rank: #8 - 188. - 18.
Jesus Only Academy
(Pentecostal)
Acceptance Rate: 75%
Grades: PK-9
324 Glenrose Ave
Nashville, TN 37210
(615) 242-6216
Nashville, TN 37210
(615) 242-6216
Rank: #8 - 188. - 18.
Acceptance Rate: 75%
Grades: NS-12
3901 Granny White Pike
Nashville, TN 37204
(615) 966-1600
Nashville, TN 37204
(615) 966-1600
Rank: #8 - 188. - 18.
Little River Montessori School
Montessori School
Acceptance Rate: 75%
Grades: PK-8
544 Canton Hollow Road
Knoxville, TN 37934
(865) 498-3277
Knoxville, TN 37934
(865) 498-3277
Rank: #8 - 188. - 18.
Acceptance Rate: 75%
Grades: PK-12
4830 Walnut Grove Rd
Memphis, TN 38117
(901) 435-5819
Memphis, TN 38117
(901) 435-5819
Rank: #8 - 188. - 18.
Spring Hill Christian Academy
(Christian)
Acceptance Rate: 75%
Grades: NS-8
500 Saturn Parkway Suite 201
Spring Hill, TN 37174
(615) 392-0088
Spring Hill, TN 37174
(615) 392-0088
Rank: #8 - 188. - 18.
Acceptance Rate: 75%
Grades: K-12
256 Uffelman Dr
Clarksville, TN 37043
(931) 645-6003
Clarksville, TN 37043
(931) 645-6003
Rank: #1919.
Acceptance Rate: 76%
Grades: 6-12
219 Granny White Pike
Brentwood, TN 37027
(615) 523-0611
Brentwood, TN 37027
(615) 523-0611
Rank: #20 - 2820. - 28.
Acceptance Rate: 80%
Grades: PK-12
1201 Mapleash Ave
Columbia, TN 38401
(931) 388-0556
Columbia, TN 38401
(931) 388-0556
Rank: #20 - 2820. - 28.
Acceptance Rate: 80%
Grades: 6-12
3001 Hamill Rd
Hixson, TN 37343
(423) 842-5757
Hixson, TN 37343
(423) 842-5757
Rank: #20 - 2820. - 28.
Acceptance Rate: 80%
Grades: NS-8
6319 Raleigh Lagrange Road
Memphis, TN 38134
(901) 388-0205
Memphis, TN 38134
(901) 388-0205
Rank: #20 - 2820. - 28.
Metro Christian Academy
(Baptist)
Acceptance Rate: 80%
Grades: PK-12
322 East Cedar St
Goodlettsville, TN 37072
(615) 859-1184
Goodlettsville, TN 37072
(615) 859-1184
Rank: #20 - 2820. - 28.
Acceptance Rate: 80%
Grades: PK-6
9695 Lebanon Rd Ste 210
Mount Juliet, TN 37122
(615) 758-0819
Mount Juliet, TN 37122
(615) 758-0819
Rank: #20 - 2820. - 28.
Acceptance Rate: 80%
Grades: 6-12
117 Caldwell Dr
Hendersonville, TN 37075
(615) 822-2375
Hendersonville, TN 37075
(615) 822-2375
Rank: #20 - 2820. - 28.
Acceptance Rate: 80%
Grades: NS-12
280 High St
Rossville, TN 38066
(901) 853-0200
Rossville, TN 38066
(901) 853-0200
Rank: #20 - 2820. - 28.
Acceptance Rate: 80%
Grades: PK-8
464 Nichols Lane
Gallatin, TN 37066
(615) 452-1914
Gallatin, TN 37066
(615) 452-1914
Rank: #20 - 2820. - 28.
Acceptance Rate: 80%
Grades: 5-12
631 2nd Ave S
Nashville, TN 37210
(615) 601-0893
Nashville, TN 37210
(615) 601-0893
Rank: #2929.
St. Andrew's-sewanee School
(Episcopal)
Acceptance Rate: 81%
Grades: 6-12
290 Quintard Rd
Sewanee, TN 37375
(931) 463-2163
Sewanee, TN 37375
(931) 463-2163
Rank: #30 - 3430. - 34.
The Farm School
Alternative School
Acceptance Rate: 85%
Grades: K-11
151 Schoolhouse Road
Summertown, TN 38483
(931) 964-2325
Summertown, TN 38483
(931) 964-2325
Rank: #30 - 3430. - 34.
Acceptance Rate: 85%
Grades: NS-8
246 S. Belvedere Blvd.
Memphis, TN 38104
(901) 278-0200
Memphis, TN 38104
(901) 278-0200
Rank: #30 - 3430. - 34.
Notre Dame High School
(Catholic)
Acceptance Rate: 85%
Grades: 9-12
2701 Vermont Avenue
Chattanooga, TN 37404
(423) 624-4618
Chattanooga, TN 37404
(423) 624-4618
Rank: #30 - 3430. - 34.
Acceptance Rate: 85%
Grades: PK-6
3325 Anderson Road
Antioch, TN 37013
(615) 366-1423
Antioch, TN 37013
(615) 366-1423
Rank: #30 - 3430. - 34.
St. Nicholas School
(Episcopal)
Acceptance Rate: 85%
Grades: PK-5
7525 Min Tom Dr
Chattanooga, TN 37421
(423) 899-1999
Chattanooga, TN 37421
(423) 899-1999
Rank: #3535.
Acceptance Rate: 87%
Grades: PK-6
4025 Poplar Avenue
Memphis, TN 38111
(901) 842-4600
Memphis, TN 38111
(901) 842-4600
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Tennessee average private schools acceptance rate?
The Tennessee average private schools acceptance rate is 85% for 2024-25.
What are the most selective private schools in Tennessee?
The top ranked private schools in Tennessee include University School Of Nashville, Montessori East and The Covenant School.
What is the most selective high school and elementary school in Tennessee?
The most selective private high school in Tennessee is University School Of Nashville, with an acceptance rate of 35%. The most selective private elementary school is University School Of Nashville, with an acceptance rate of 35%.
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