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Most Selective Private Preschools in Tennessee

The average private preschool acceptance rate in Tennessee is 84% per year (2025-26).
The most selective school in Tennessee is Harding Academy, with an acceptance rate of 14%.
Acceptance Rate Range: 14% 90% Avg. Acceptance Rate: 69%

Most Selective Private Preschools in Tennessee (2025-26)

School
Acceptance Rate
Grades
Location
Rank: #11.
Harding Academy
Harding Academy Photo
(11)
Acceptance Rate: 14%
Grades: PK-8
170 Windsor Drive
Nashville, TN 37205
(615) 356-5510
Rank: #22.
Boyd Buchanan School
Boyd Buchanan School Photo
(Church of Christ)
Acceptance Rate: 17%
Grades: PK-12
4650 Buccaneer Trail
Chattanooga, TN 37411
(706) 270-3108
Rank: #33.
The Learning Center
Daycare / Preschool
Acceptance Rate: 25%
Grades: NS-PK
396 Pleasant View Circle
Jasper, TN 37347
(423) 942-3317
Rank: #44.
Woodland Presbyterian School
Woodland Presbyterian School Photo
(Presbyterian)
(7)
Acceptance Rate: 30%
Grades: PK-8
5217 Park Ave
Memphis, TN 38119
(901) 685-0976
Rank: #55.
Montessori East
Montessori East Photo - Language - Reading Analysis
Montessori School
Acceptance Rate: 40%
Grades: PK-5
801 Porter Rd
Nashville, TN 37206
(615) 226-4588
Rank: #6 - 76. - 7.
The Covenant School
The Covenant School Photo - Located in the heart of Green Hills.
(Presbyterian)
(14)
Acceptance Rate: 50%
Grades: NS-6
33 Burton Hills Blvd
Nashville, TN 37215
(615) 467-2313
Rank: #6 - 76. - 7.
Saint Matthew Catholic School
Saint Matthew Catholic School Photo - Saint Matthew School is located in Franklin, TN in the western part of Williamson County.
(Catholic)
(7)
Acceptance Rate: 50%
Grades: PK-8
533 Sneed Road W
Franklin, TN 37069
(615) 662-4044
Rank: #88.
Ecs Lower School Prekindergarten And Jk Program
Ecs Lower School Prekindergarten And Jk Program Photo
(Christian)
Acceptance Rate: 54%
Grades: PK-5
1920 Forest Hill Irene
Germantown, TN 38139
(901) 754-7217
Rank: #99.
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)
Acceptance Rate: 62%
Grades: PK-12
7555 Sawyer Brown Road
Nashville, TN 37221
(615) 356-5600
Rank: #1010.
Clarksville Academy
Clarksville Academy Photo - We are the cougars!
Acceptance Rate: 65%
Grades: PK-12
710 N 2nd Street
Clarksville, TN 37040
(931) 647-6311
Rank: #1111.
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)
Acceptance Rate: 70%
Grades: PK-12
2329 Prosser Rd
Knoxville, TN 37914
(865) 521-6054
Rank: #1212.
Hutchison School
Hutchison School Photo - At Hutchison, girls discover the joy of learning.
All-girls
(8)
Acceptance Rate: 71%
Grades: NS-12
1740 Ridgeway Rd
Memphis, TN 38119
(901) 762-6672
Rank: #13 - 1913. - 19.
Concord Christian School
Concord Christian School Photo - These Seniors are happy to be back on their last first day of school.
(Christian)
(5)
Acceptance Rate: 75%
Grades: PK-12
11704 Kingston Pike
Knoxville, TN 37934
(865) 966-8858
Rank: #13 - 1913. - 19.
Cross Creek Christian School
Alternative School (Christian)
Acceptance Rate: 75%
Grades: PK-12
501 E North Street
Sweetwater, TN 37874
(423) 337-9330
Rank: #13 - 1913. - 19.
Jesus Only Academy
(Pentecostal)
Acceptance Rate: 75%
Grades: PK-9
324 Glenrose Ave
Nashville, TN 37210
(615) 242-6216
Rank: #13 - 1913. - 19.
Lipscomb Academy
Lipscomb Academy Photo - At Lipscomb Academy, the Endeavor Program empowers students to reach new heights through innovative, hands-on learning experiences that foster creativity, collaboration, and critical thinking. With a flexible schedule, students can tailor their learning to fit their individual needs and interests, ensuring they thrive both academically and personally.
(Church of Christ)
(3)
Acceptance Rate: 75%
Grades: NS-12
3901 Granny White Pike
Nashville, TN 37204
(615) 966-1600
Rank: #13 - 1913. - 19.
Little River Montessori School
Little River Montessori School Photo
Montessori School
Acceptance Rate: 75%
Grades: PK-8
544 Canton Hollow Road
Knoxville, TN 37934
(865) 498-3277
Rank: #13 - 1913. - 19.
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)
Acceptance Rate: 75%
Grades: PK-12
4830 Walnut Grove Rd
Memphis, TN 38117
(901) 435-5819
Rank: #13 - 1913. - 19.
Spring Hill Christian Academy
Spring Hill Christian Academy Photo - SHCA Lions Logo
(Christian)
Acceptance Rate: 75%
Grades: NS-8
500 Saturn Parkway Suite 201
Spring Hill, TN 37174
(615) 392-0088
Rank: #20 - 2620. - 26.
First Assembly Christian School
(Christian)
(10)
Acceptance Rate: 80%
Grades: PK-12
8650 Walnut Grove Rd
Cordova, TN 38018
(901) 458-5543
Rank: #20 - 2620. - 26.
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)
Acceptance Rate: 80%
Grades: NS-8
6319 Raleigh Lagrange Road
Memphis, TN 38134
(901) 388-0205
Rank: #20 - 2620. - 26.
Metro Christian Academy
Metro Christian Academy Photo
(Baptist)
Acceptance Rate: 80%
Grades: PK-12
322 East Cedar St
Goodlettsville, TN 37072
(615) 859-1184
Rank: #20 - 2620. - 26.
Mt. Juliet Montessori Academy
Mt. Juliet Montessori Academy Photo
Montessori School
(3)
Acceptance Rate: 80%
Grades: PK-6
9695 Lebanon Rd Ste 210
Mount Juliet, TN 37122
(615) 758-0819
Rank: #20 - 2620. - 26.
Rossville Christian Academy
Rossville Christian Academy Photo
(Christian)
(9)
Acceptance Rate: 80%
Grades: NS-12
280 High St
Rossville, TN 38066
(901) 853-0200
Rank: #20 - 2620. - 26.
Sumner Academy
Sumner Academy Photo - Pre-kindergartners enjoy art class in our outdoor classroom, a great place for art and other activities for students of all ages.
(4)
Acceptance Rate: 80%
Grades: PK-8
464 Nichols Lane
Gallatin, TN 37066
(615) 452-1914
Rank: #20 - 2620. - 26.
Tate's School
Tate's School Photo - Tate's School in Knoxville, TN
(Christian)
(13)
Acceptance Rate: 80%
Grades: PK-8
9215 Bob Gray Rd.
Knoxville, TN 37923
(865) 693-3021
Rank: #27 - 2927. - 29.
Grace-St. Luke's Episcopal School
Grace-St. Luke's Episcopal School Photo - Historic Miss Lee's Preschool at GSL offers a play-based curriculum serving ages 2 to 4 in multiple Little Lukers, Pre-Kindergarten, and Junior Kindergarten classrooms. Miss Lee's celebrates 100 years in Memphis in 2024!
(Episcopal)
(11)
Acceptance Rate: 85%
Grades: NS-8
246 S. Belvedere Blvd.
Memphis, TN 38104
(901) 278-0200
Rank: #27 - 2927. - 29.
Priest Lake Christian Academy
Priest Lake Christian Academy Photo - We have hands-on learning!
(Baptist)
(1)
Acceptance Rate: 85%
Grades: PK-2
3325 Anderson Road
Antioch, TN 37013
(615) 366-1423
Rank: #27 - 2927. - 29.
St. Nicholas School
St. Nicholas School Photo - St. Nicholas School is a private elementary Episcopal school in Chattanooga, Tennessee for preschool through fifth grade. Our outstanding preschool and elementary education, after school enrichment classes, comprehensive summer camp, and year round gardening programs faithfully follow our Mission and Core Values which guide everything we do.
(Episcopal)
Acceptance Rate: 85%
Grades: PK-5
7525 Min Tom Dr
Chattanooga, TN 37421
(423) 899-1999
Rank: #3030.
Presbyterian Day School
Presbyterian Day School Photo - PDS
All-boys (Christian)
(3)
Acceptance Rate: 87%
Grades: PK-6
4025 Poplar Avenue
Memphis, TN 38111
(901) 842-4600
Rank: #31 - 4531. - 45.
Bill Rice Christian Academy
Bill Rice Christian Academy Photo
Acceptance Rate: 90%
Grades: PK-12
627 Bill Rice Ranch Road
Murfreesboro, TN 37128
(615) 893-2767
Rank: #31 - 4531. - 45.
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)
Acceptance Rate: 90%
Grades: PK-12
3354 Charger Drive
Chattanooga, TN 37409
(423) 265-6411
Rank: #31 - 4531. - 45.
Christ The King Lutheran School
(Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
Acceptance Rate: 90%
Grades: PK-8
5296 Park Avenue
Memphis, TN 38119
(901) 682-8405
Rank: #31 - 4531. - 45.
Covenant Baptist Academy
(Baptist)
Acceptance Rate: 90%
Grades: PK-11
Po Box 89
Sweetwater, TN 37874
(423) 337-7000
Rank: #31 - 4531. - 45.
Grace Covenant Baptist Academy
Grace Covenant Baptist Academy Photo - The TVA&I Fair is always are fun trip for our students.
(Baptist)
Acceptance Rate: 90%
Grades: PK-5
9956 Dutchtown Rd
Knoxville, TN 37923
(865) 690-3681
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