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Largest Tennessee Private Elementary Schools

The average private elementary school in Tennessee has 229 students (2025-26).
The largest private elementary school in Tennessee is Lighthouse Christian Academy, with 5,001 students.
School Size Range: 767 5,001 Avg. School Size: 1,101

Largest Tennessee Private Elementary Schools (2025-26)

School
# Students
Grades
Location
Rank: #11.
Lighthouse Christian Academy
(Christian)
Students: 5,001
Grades: K-12
130 Maple Dr N
Hendersonville, TN 37075
(615) 612-5200
Rank: #22.
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)
Students: 1,420
Grades: NS-12
3901 Granny White Pike
Nashville, TN 37204
(615) 966-1600
Rank: #33.
Concord Christian School
Concord Christian School Photo - These Seniors are happy to be back on their last first day of school.
(Christian)
(6)
Students: 1,415
Grades: PK-12
11704 Kingston Pike
Knoxville, TN 37934
(865) 966-8858
Rank: #44.
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)
Students: 1,386
Grades: PK-12
3354 Charger Drive
Chattanooga, TN 37409
(423) 265-6411
Rank: #55.
The Ensworth School
The Ensworth School Photo - In the Lower School, classroom teachers and enrichment teachers work together to engage students in active learning where questions and curiosity are encouraged. Students are introduced to fundamental content and Core Skills that they will continue to develop throughout their Ensworth experience, laying a solid foundation for a lifetime of learning.
(2)
Students: 1,261
Grades: K-12
211 Ensworth Place
Nashville, TN 37205
(615) 383-0661
Rank: #66.
Columbia Academy
Columbia Academy Photo - Graduation
(Church of Christ)
Students: 1,154
Grades: NS-12
1101 W 7th St
Columbia, TN 38401
(931) 388-5363
Rank: #77.
Christ Presbyterian Academy
(Presbyterian)
Students: 1,141
Grades: PK-12
2323A Old Hickory Blvd
Nashville, TN 37215
(615) 373-9550
Rank: #88.
Baylor School
Baylor School Photo - Baylor's 690-acre campus is located on the Tennessee River and surrounded by mountains.
Students: 1,113
Grades: 6-12
171 Baylor School Road
Chattanooga, TN 37405
(423) 267-5902
Rank: #99.
Christian Academy Of Knoxville
Christian Academy Of Knoxville Photo
(Christian)
(19)
Students: 1,112
Grades: PK-12
529 Academy Way
Knoxville, TN 37923
(865) 813-4225
Rank: #1010.
Webb School Of Knoxville
(1)
Students: 1,080
Grades: PK-12
9800 Webb School Ln
Knoxville, TN 37923
(865) 291-3832
Rank: #1111.
University School Of Nashville
University School Of Nashville Photo - USN is a K-12, independent, all-gender, nonsectarian day school established in 1975 as the successor to Peabody Demonstration School. The Edgehill Campus in midtown is home to academic buildings, some 1,075 students, and more than 200 faculty and staff.
(4)
Students: 1,075
Grades: K-12
2000 Edgehill Avenue
Nashville, TN 37212
(615) 321-8000
Rank: #1212.
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)
Students: 1,073
Grades: PK-12
7555 Sawyer Brown Road
Nashville, TN 37221
(615) 356-5600
Rank: #1313.
University School Of Jackson
University School Of Jackson Photo
(5)
Students: 1,071
Grades: NS-12
232 McClellan Road
Jackson, TN 38305
(731) 664-0812
Rank: #1414.
Boyd Buchanan School
Boyd Buchanan School Photo
(Church of Christ)
Students: 1,052
Grades: PK-12
4650 Buccaneer Trail
Chattanooga, TN 37411
(706) 270-3108
Rank: #1515.
Franklin Road Academy
Franklin Road Academy Photo
(6)
Students: 1,040
Grades: PK-12
4700 Franklin Pike
Nashville, TN 37220
(615) 832-8845
Rank: #1616.
St. George's Independent School
St. George's Independent School Photo
(Episcopal)
(13)
Students: 1,000
Grades: NS-12
1880 Wolf River Boulevard
Collierville, TN 38017
(901) 457-2000
Rank: #1717.
McCallie School
McCallie School Photo - McCallie offers hundreds of weekend activities all year long, from intramural sports on campus to out-of-town trips to concerts, sporting events, and outdoor activities. No matter what you're interested in, McCallie has an activity to match it.
All-boys (Christian)
(4)
Students: 994
Grades: 6-12
500 Dodds Avenue
Chattanooga, TN 37404
(423) 624-8300
Rank: #1818.
Goodpasture Christian School
(Church of Christ)
Students: 974
Grades: NS-12
619 W Due West Avenue
Madison, TN 37115
(615) 868-2600
Rank: #1919.
Silverdale Baptist Academy
Silverdale Baptist Academy Photo - 2018 State Softball Champions!
(Baptist)
(3)
Students: 965
Grades: PK-12
7236 Bonny Oaks Drive
Chattanooga, TN 37421
(423) 892-2319
Rank: #2020.
Evangelical Christian School
Evangelical Christian School Photo
(Christian)
(4)
Students: 957
Grades: NS-12
7600 Macon Road
Cordova, TN 38018
(901) 754-7217
Rank: #2121.
Battle Ground Academy
Battle Ground Academy Photo - Middle School Art
(2)
Students: 908
Grades: K-12
336 Ernest Rice Lane
Franklin, TN 37069
(615) 794-3501
Rank: #2222.
Lausanne Collegiate School
Lausanne Collegiate School Photo - Lausanne Collegiate School is dedicated to small class sizes and differentiation for students. There are many opportunities for one-on-one time with teachers for better understanding of concepts. Classes offer the opportunity for open dialogue and reflection in addition to inquiry and research.
(10)
Students: 876
Grades: NS-12
1381 W Massey Rd
Memphis, TN 38120
(901) 474-1000
Rank: #2323.
Jackson Christian School
(Church of Christ)
Students: 871
Grades: PK-12
832 Country Club Lane
Jackson, TN 38305
(731) 300-4605
Rank: #2424.
Middle Tennessee Christian School
Middle Tennessee Christian School Photo
(Church of Christ)
Students: 861
Grades: PK-12
100 E MTCS Rd
Murfreesboro, TN 37129
(615) 893-0601
Rank: #2525.
Montgomery Bell Academy
Montgomery Bell Academy Photo - Montgomery Bell Academy's 146th Commencement
All-boys
(1)
Students: 849
Grades: 7-12
4001 Harding Road
Nashville, TN 37205
(615) 298-5514
Rank: #2626.
Providence Academy
Providence Academy Photo
(Christian)
Students: 838
Grades: PK-12
2788 Carroll Creek Rd
Johnson City, TN 37615
(423) 859-9819
Rank: #2727.
Hutchison School
Hutchison School Photo - At Hutchison, girls discover the joy of learning.
All-girls
(8)
Students: 819
Grades: NS-12
1740 Ridgeway Rd
Memphis, TN 38119
(901) 762-6672
Rank: #2828.
Maryville Christian School
(Christian)
Students: 793
Grades: PK-12
2525 Morganton Rd
Maryville, TN 37801
(865) 681-3205
Rank: #2929.
St. Mary's Episcopal School
St. Mary's Episcopal School Photo - Each girl's program of study is as unique as she is. Every year, we meet one-on-one with each girl and her family to discuss course options that best fit her interests, goals, and extracurricular life.
All-girls (Episcopal)
(2)
Students: 791
Grades: NS-12
60 Perkins Extended
Memphis, TN 38117
(901) 537-1472
Rank: #3030.
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: 785
Grades: K-12
5914 Beaver Ridge Rd
Knoxville, TN 37931
(865) 691-3427
Rank: #3131.
Davidson Academy
Davidson Academy Photo - Senior classmates holding their DA preschool graduation photo.
(Christian)
(9)
Students: 780
Grades: NS-12
1414 W. Old Hickory Blvd
Nashville, TN 37207
(615) 860-5300
Rank: #3232.
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)
Students: 773
Grades: PK-12
4830 Walnut Grove Rd
Memphis, TN 38117
(901) 435-5819
Rank: #33 - 3433. - 34.
Brentwood Academy
Brentwood Academy Photo - An emphasis is placed on service as students serve the community in organized groups throughout the year.
(Christian)
(3)
Students: 770
Grades: 6-12
219 Granny White Pike
Brentwood, TN 37027
(615) 523-0611
Rank: #33 - 3433. - 34.
Grace Christian Academy
(Christian)
Students: 770
Grades: PK-12
3279 Southall Rd
Franklin, TN 37064
(615) 591-3017
Rank: #3535.
Tipton-Rosemark Academy
Tipton-Rosemark Academy Photo
(Christian)
Students: 767
Grades: PK-12
8696 Rosemark Rd
Millington, TN 38053
(901) 799-8696
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