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Average Private Preschool endowment in Tennessee

The average private preschool endowment in Tennessee is $20.8M (2026-27).
The private preschool in Tennessee with the highest endowment is The Goddard School, Lighthouse Academy, and The Learning Center, each with a endowment of $50M.

Quick Facts (2026-27)

  • # TN Schools Ranked: 15
  • Top 20 Range (Endowment): $1–$50
  • TN School Avg.: $21
  • National School Avg.: $31

Quick Facts (2026-27)

  • # TN Schools Ranked: 15
  • Top 20 Range (Endowment): $1–$50
  • TN School Avg.: $21
  • National School Avg.: $31
Show school map — Tennessee (endowment range: $1–$50, avg $21)
Endowment Range: $1M $50M Avg. Endowment: $20.8M

Average Private Preschool endowment in Tennessee (2026-27)

Showing 15 schools
The Goddard School Photo
#1(T1–T3)The Goddard School
Gr: NS-K
Daycare / Preschool
125 Loudoun Road
Knoxville, TN 37934
(865) 966-0663
$50endowment
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Map of The Learning Center
#1(T1–T3)The Learning Center
Gr: NS-PK | 30 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Daycare / Preschool
396 Pleasant View Circle
Jasper, TN 37347
(423) 942-3317
$50endowment
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Map of Lighthouse Academy
#1(T1–T3)Lighthouse Academy
Gr: PK-K | 5 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Specialized Curriculum (Christian)
5576 Highway 52 W
Lafayette, TN 37083
(800) 551-3715
$50endowment
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Boyd Buchanan School Photo
#4Boyd Buchanan School
Gr: PK-12 | 1,052 students
Avg. class size: 14 students
Sports: 19 | Extracurriculars: 6
Church of Christ
4650 Buccaneer Trail
Chattanooga, TN 37411
(706) 270-3108
$40endowment
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Evangelical Christian School Photo
#5Evangelical Christian School
Gr: NS-12 | 965 students
Sports: 14
Christian
7600 Macon Road
Cordova, TN 38018
(901) 754-7217
(4)
$31endowment
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Hermitage KinderCare Photo
#6Hermitage KinderCare
Gr: NS-PK
Daycare / Preschool
4771 Andrew Jackson Pkwy
Hermitage, TN 37076
(615) 883-6869
$24endowment
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Hutchison School Photo
#7Hutchison School
Gr: NS-12 | 819 students
Sports: 13 | Extracurriculars: 17
All-girls
1740 Ridgeway Rd
Memphis, TN 38119
(901) 762-6672
(9)
$17endowment
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Silverdale Baptist Academy Photo
#8Silverdale Baptist Academy
Gr: PK-12 | 965 students
Avg. class size: 18 students
Sports: 15 | Extracurriculars: 12
Baptist
7236 Bonny Oaks Drive
Chattanooga, TN 37421
(423) 892-2319
(3)
$12endowment
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The Bright School Photo
#9The Bright School
Gr: NS-5 | 368 students
Avg. class size: 16 students
Sports: 6 | Extracurriculars: 5
1950 McDade Lane
Chattanooga, TN 37405
(423) 267-8546
(2)
$11endowment
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Harding Academy Photo
#10Harding Academy
Gr: PK-8 | 500 students
Avg. class size: 18 students
Sports: 17 | Extracurriculars: 15
170 Windsor Drive
Nashville, TN 37205
(615) 356-5510
(11)
$8endowment
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Chattanooga Christian School Photo
#11Chattanooga Christian School
Gr: PK-12 | 1,386 students
Avg. class size: 18 students
Sports: 15 | Extracurriculars: 25
Christian
3354 Charger Drive
Chattanooga, TN 37409
(423) 265-6411
(2)
$7endowment
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Map of Binghampton Christian Academy
#12Binghampton Christian Academy
Gr: PK-8 | 125 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Christian
175 N. Tillman Street
Memphis, TN 38111
(901) 323-4092
$4endowment
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Grace-St. Luke's Episcopal School Photo
#13Grace-St. Luke's Episcopal School
Gr: NS-8 | 455 students
Avg. class size: 14 students
Sports: 12 | Extracurriculars: 8
Episcopal
246 S. Belvedere Blvd.
Memphis, TN 38104
(901) 278-0200
(11)
$3endowment
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Columbia Academy Photo
#14Columbia Academy
Gr: NS-12 | 1,154 students
Avg. class size: 17 students
Sports: 16 | Extracurriculars: 9
Church of Christ
1101 W 7th St
Columbia, TN 38401
(931) 388-5363
$3endowment
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The Academy For GOD Photo
#15The Academy For GOD
Gr: PK-12
Avg. class size: 15 students
Sports: 5 | Extracurriculars: 3
Christian
401 Center St
Old Hickory, TN 37138
(615) 722-7107
(5)
$1endowment
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Tennessee average private preschools endowment?
The Tennessee average private preschools endowment is $20.8M for 2026-27.
What are the private preschools with the highest endowment in Tennessee?
The top ranked private preschools in Tennessee include The Goddard School, The Learning Center and Lighthouse Academy.

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