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The average private school in Tennessee has approximately 190 students (2021).
The largest private school in Tennessee is Briarcrest Christian High School with 1,560 students.
The private schools with the largest student enrollments are listed below (where sufficient data available).

Largest Tennessee Private Schools (2021)

  • School # Students Grades Location
  • Rank: #11.
    Briarcrest Christian High School
    Briarcrest Christian High School Photo - Beginning at the preschool level, our commitment is to educate the total student, providing a nurturing, balanced, well-rounded educational experience and to help young men and women achieve their full potential in all facets of life. Briarcrest Christian School is a non-denominational, co-educational environment in which the Christian world view and biblical values are taught and practiced in everyday.
    (Christian)
     Students: 1,560
    Grades: 9-1276 S. Houston Levee Road
    Eads, TN 38028
    (901) 765-4600
  • Rank: #22.
    Chattanooga Christian School
    Chattanooga Christian School Photo - Front Entrance
    (Christian)
     Students: 1,273
    Grades: PK-123354 Charger Drive
    Chattanooga, TN 37409
    (423) 265-6411
  • Rank: #33.
    Lipscomb Academy
    Lipscomb Academy Photo - "At the Elementary School, your child will be individually known and loved," Jonathan Sheahen, Elementary School Principal
    (Christian)
    (2)
     Students: 1,224
    Grades: NS-123901 Granny White Pike
    Nashville, TN 37204
    (615) 966-1600
  • Rank: #44.
    The Ensworth School
    The Ensworth School Photo - Ensworth is intentional in building a strong sense of community. Our students are inspired to achieve their best because they feel respected and cared for by their teachers and peers.
    Students: 1,170
    Grades: K-12211 Ensworth Place
    Nashville, TN 37205
    (615) 383-0661
  • Rank: #55.
    St. George's Independent School
    (Episcopal)
     Students: 1,110
    Grades: NS-121880 Wolf River Blvd
    Collierville, TN 38017
    (901) 457-2000
  • Rank: #66.
    Christ Presbyterian Academy
    (African Methodist Episcopal)
     Students: 1,109
    Grades: PK-122323A Old Hickory Blvd
    Nashville, TN 37215
    (615) 373-9550
  • Rank: #77.
    St. George's Independent School
    St. George's Independent School Photo
    (Episcopal)
     Students: 1,078
    Grades: NS-121880 Wolf River Boulevard
    Collierville, TN 38017
    (901) 261-2300
  • Rank: #88.
    Silverdale Baptist Academy
    Silverdale Baptist Academy Photo - 2018 State Softball Champions!
    (Baptist)
    (2)
     Students: 1,072
    Grades: PK-127236 Bonny Oaks Drive
    Chattanooga, TN 37421
    (423) 892-2319
  • Rank: #99.
    University School Of Nashville
    University School Of Nashville Photo - USN
    Students: 1,071
    Grades: K-122000 Edgehill Avenue
    Nashville, TN 37212
    (615) 321-8000
  • Rank: #1010.
    University School Of Jackson
    University School Of Jackson Photo
    (4)
     Students: 1,063
    Grades: NS-12232 McClellan Road
    Jackson, TN 38305
    (731) 664-0812
  • Rank: #1111.
    Webb School Of Knoxville
     Students: 1,035
    Grades: PK-129800 Webb School Ln
    Knoxville, TN 37923
    (865) 291-3838
  • Rank: #1212.
    Concord Christian School
    (Christian)
    (3)
     Students: 1,028
    Grades: PK-1211704 Kingston Pike
    Knoxville, TN 37934
    (865) 966-8858
  • Rank: #1313.
    Baylor School
    Baylor School Photo - Baylor's 690-acre campus is located on the Tennessee River and surrounded by mountains.
    Students: 1,022
    Grades: 6-12171 Baylor School Road
    Chattanooga, TN 37405
    (423) 267-5902
  • Rank: #1414.
    Goodpasture Christian School
    (Church of Christ)
     Students: 1,005
    Grades: NS-12619 W Due West Avenue
    Madison, TN 37115
    (615) 868-2600
  • Rank: #1515.
    Boyd Buchanan School
    Boyd Buchanan School Photo
    (Church of Christ)
     Students: 977
    Grades: PK-124650 Buccaneer Trail
    Chattanooga, TN 37411
    (423) 622-6177
  • Rank: #1616.
    Columbia Academy
    Columbia Academy Photo - One of our Upper School classes touring our historic campus!
    (Church of Christ)
     Students: 962
    Grades: NS-121101 W 7th St
    Columbia, TN 38401
    (931) 388-5363
  • Rank: #1717.
    Franklin Road Academy
    Franklin Road Academy Photo
    (Christian)
    (4)
     Students: 925
    Grades: PK-124700 Franklin Pike
    Nashville, TN 37220
    (615) 832-8845
  • Rank: #1818.
    Mccallie School
    Mccallie School Photo - Chapel
    All-boys (Christian)
    (4)
     Students: 919
    Grades: 6-12500 Dodds Ave
    Chattanooga, TN 37404
    (423) 624-8300
  • Rank: #1919.
    Father Ryan High School
    Father Ryan High School Photo
    (Roman Catholic)
     Students: 914
    Grades: 9-12700 Norwood Drive
    Nashville, TN 37204
    (615) 383-4200
  • Rank: #2020.
    Christian Academy Of Knoxville
    Christian Academy Of Knoxville Photo - See dress rehearsal here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GRIlo5qNwoY
    (Christian)
    (17)
     Students: 904
    Grades: PK-12529 Academy Way
    Knoxville, TN 37923
    (865) 813-4225
  • Rank: #2121.
    Christian Brothers High School
    All-boys (Roman Catholic)
     Students: 861
    Grades: 9-125900 Walnut Grove Rd
    Memphis, TN 38120
    (901) 261-4900
  • Rank: #2222.
    St. Agnes Academy-st. Dominic School
    (Roman Catholic)
     Students: 853
    Grades: PK-124830 Walnut Grove Rd
    Memphis, TN 38117
    (901) 435-5825
  • Rank: #2323.
    Hutchison School
    Hutchison School Photo - At Hutchison, girls discover the joy of learning.
    All-girls | Special Program Emphasis
    (3)
     Students: 833
    Grades: NS-121740 Ridgeway Rd
    Memphis, TN 38119
    (901) 761-2220
  • Rank: #2424.
    Lausanne Collegiate School
    Lausanne Collegiate School Photo - Hands-on projects such as robotics in the Lower School provide early preparation for the International Baccalaureate Programme at Lausanne Collegiate School.
    (10)
     Students: 826
    Grades: NS-121381 W Massey Rd
    Memphis, TN 38120
    (901) 474-1000
  • Rank: #2525.
    St. Mary's Episcopal School
    All-girls (Episcopal)
     Students: 820
    Grades: PK-1241 N Perkins Rd
    Memphis, TN 38117
    (901) 537-1440
  • Rank: #2626.
    Montgomery Bell Academy
    Montgomery Bell Academy Photo - Montgomery Bell Academy's 146th Commencement
    All-boys
     Students: 809
    Grades: 7-124001 Harding Road
    Nashville, TN 37205
    (615) 298-5514
  • Rank: #2727.
    Battle Ground Academy
    Battle Ground Academy Photo - Middle School Art
    (2)
     Students: 791
    Grades: K-12336 Ernest Rice Lane
    Franklin, TN 37069
    (615) 794-3501
  • Rank: #2828.
    St. Mary's Episcopal School
    St. Mary's Episcopal School Photo
    All-girls (Episcopal)
    (2)
     Students: 786
    Grades: NS-1260 Perkins Extended
    Memphis, TN 38117
    (901) 537-1405
  • Rank: #2929.
    Jackson Christian School
    (Church of Christ)
     Students: 752
    Grades: PK-12832 Country Club Lane
    Jackson, TN 38305
    (731) 668-8055
  • Rank: #3030.
    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)
    (7)
     Students: 745
    Grades: PK-127555 Sawyer Brown Road
    Nashville, TN 37221
    (615) 356-5600
  • Rank: #3131.
    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
     Students: 720
    Grades: 5-123801 Hobbs Road
    Nashville, TN 37215
    (615) 297-9543
  • Rank: #3232.
    Grace Christian Academy
    Grace Christian Academy Photo - The GCA student body gathered on August 17, 2017, to commemorate the 20th birthday of Grace Christian Academy.
    (Baptist)
    (32)
     Students: 713
    Grades: K-125914 Beaver Ridge Rd
    Knoxville, TN 37931
    (865) 342-3811
  • Rank: #3333.
    Middle Tennessee Christian School
    Middle Tennessee Christian School Photo
    (Church of Christ)
     Students: 707
    Grades: PK-12100 E MTCS Rd
    Murfreesboro, TN 37129
    (615) 893-0601
  • Rank: #3434.
    Grace Christian Academy
    (Christian)
     Students: 702
    Grades: PK-123279 Southall Rd
    Franklin, TN 37064
    (615) 591-3017
  • Rank: #3535.
    St. Henry Elementary School
    (Roman Catholic)
    (4)
     Students: 699
    Grades: K-96401 Harding Rd
    Nashville, TN 37205
    (615) 352-1328
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