McCallie School Photo - The 180,000 square-foot Sports & Activities Center is home to five basketball courts, a racquetball court, a climbing gym, a weight room, a 25yd x 25m swimming pool, a wrestling room, twenty-five indoor rowing machines, an indoor track, and a full-service athletic training room. The building also houses a student recreation area with ping-pong tables, pool tables, and an arcade.

Best Tennessee All-Boys Private Elementary Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 18 all-boys private elementary schools serving 3,589 students in Tennessee.
The top-ranked all-boys private elementary schools in Tennessee include Memphis University School, St. Dominic School, and Montgomery Bell Academy.
The average acceptance rate is 79%, which is lower than the Tennessee private elementary school average acceptance rate of 83%.
44% of all-boys private elementary schools in Tennessee are religiously affiliated (most commonly Baptist and Christian).

Top-Ranked Tennessee All-Boys Private Elementary Schools (2026)

School
Location
Quick Facts
Memphis University School
Memphis University School Photo - Founded in 1893, Memphis University School provides an exceptional education for boys in grades 7-12.
All-boys
6191 Park Avenue
Memphis, TN 38119
(901) 260-1304
Gr: 6-12 | 665 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 14 | Extracurrculars: 22 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Presbyterian Day School
Presbyterian Day School Photo - PDS
All-boys (Christian)
(3)
4025 Poplar Avenue
Memphis, TN 38111
(901) 842-4600
Gr: PK-6 | 463 students Avg. class size: 16 students Sports: 7 | Extracurrculars: 5 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
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)
500 Dodds Avenue
Chattanooga, TN 37404
(423) 624-8300
Gr: 6-12 | 994 students Avg. class size: 13 students Sports: 19 | Extracurrculars: 94 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Montgomery Bell Academy
Montgomery Bell Academy Photo - Montgomery Bell Academy's 146th Commencement
All-boys
(1)
4001 Harding Road
Nashville, TN 37205
(615) 298-5514
Gr: 7-12 | 849 students Avg. class size: 14 students Sports: 22 | Extracurrculars: 19 Tuition listed
St. Dominic School
All-boys (Catholic)
(1)
30 Avon Rd
Memphis, TN 38117
(901) 435-5825
Gr: PK-8 | 217 students
Stokes Academy
All-boys | Alternative School (Baptist)
90 Stanley Ln
Greeneville, TN 37743
(423) 639-9449
Gr: 6-12 | 34 students
Wayne Academy
All-boys
942 Andrew Jackson Dr
Waynesboro, TN 38485
(931) 722-3272
Gr: 8-12 | 10 students Tuition listed
Archon Academy
All-boys | Alternative School
3030 Brunswick Rd
Memphis, TN 38133
(901) 531-1950
Gr: 8-12 | 48 students
Bilandy Academy
All-boys | Special Education School
222 Church St
Dickson, TN 37055
(615) 446-3900
Gr: 2-12 | 62 students
Bledsoe Youth Academy
All-boys | Alternative School
661 S Water Ave
Gallatin, TN 37066
(615) 230-2937
Gr: 6-12 | 26 students
Cornerstone School
All-boys
804 Branham-higher Cir; Po Box 10
Spring Hill, TN 37174
(931) 486-2274
Gr: 8-12 | 35 students
George Thomas Junior Academy
All-boys | Alternative School
3641 Youth Town Rd
Pinson, TN 38366
(731) 467-0231
Gr: 7-12 | 22 students Avg. class size: 15 students
Lebanon Academy
All-boys | Alternative School
3065 Murfreesboro Rd
Lebanon, TN 37090
(615) 443-7222
Gr: 7-12 | 9 students
Mcdowell Center For Children
All-boys
711 Us Highway 51 Byp S
Dyersburg, TN 38024
(888) 266-7279
Gr: 6-12 | 51 students
New Heights School Tn Childrens Home West
All-boys | Alternative School (Church of Christ)
170 Frank Latham Rd
Pinson, TN 38366
(731) 983-6097
Gr: 7-12 | 11 students
Shenandoah Ranch Academy
All-boys (Baptist)
293 Shenandoah Rd
Calhoun, TN 37309
(423) 339-0103
Gr: 8-12 | 11 students
Steppen Stone Academy
All-boys | Alternative School
110 Steppen Stone Blvd.
Limestone, TN 37681
(423) 257-6054
Gr: 7-12 | 33 students
Wayne Academy Davidson County
All-boys
P.o 873
Waynesboro, TN 38485
(931) 676-7599
Gr: 8-12 | 49 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked all-boys private elementary schools in Tennessee?
The top-ranked all-boys private elementary schools in Tennessee include Memphis University School, St. Dominic School, and Montgomery Bell Academy.
How many all-boys private elementary schools are located in Tennessee?
18 all-boys private elementary schools are located in Tennessee.
How diverse are all-boys private elementary schools in Tennessee?
Tennessee all-boys private elementary schools are approximately 18% minority students, which is lower than the Tennessee private school average of 20%.
What percentage of all-boys private elementary schools are religiously affiliated in Tennessee?
44% of all-boys private elementary schools in Tennessee are religiously affiliated (most commonly Baptist and Christian).

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