St. Cecilia Academy Photo - Situated on 83 acres in the heart of West Nashville, St. Cecilia Academy is the oldest continually running high school in the area. Girls in grades 7-12 get an exemplary education as part of the Dominican Difference.

Top 5 Best Tennessee All-Girls Private Schools (2025)

For the 2025 school year, there are 15 all-girls private schools serving 3,442 students in Tennessee.
The top ranked all-girls private schools in Tennessee include Girls Preparatory School, Hutchison School, and Harpeth Hall School.
The average acceptance rate is 74%, which is lower than the Tennessee private school average acceptance rate of 83%.
53% of all-girls private schools in Tennessee are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Episcopal).

Top Ranked Tennessee All-Girls Private Schools (2025)

School
Location
Grades
Students
East Tn Christian Home & Academy
All-girls (Christian)
517 Allen Ave
Elizabethton, TN 37643
(423) 542-4423
Grades: 8-12
| 6 students
Girls Preparatory School
All-girls
205 Island Avenue
Chattanooga, TN 37405
(423) 634-7600
Grades: 6-12
| 511 students
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
3801 Hobbs Road
Nashville, TN 37215
(615) 297-9543
Grades: 5-12
| 723 students
Hutchison School
Hutchison School Photo - At Hutchison, girls discover the joy of learning.
All-girls
(8)
1740 Ridgeway Rd
Memphis, TN 38119
(901) 762-6672
Grades: NS-12
| 819 students
St. Cecilia Academy
St. Cecilia Academy Photo - Situated on 83 acres in the heart of West Nashville, St. Cecilia Academy is the oldest continually running high school in the area. Girls in grades 7-12 get an exemplary education as part of the Dominican Difference.
All-girls (Catholic)
(2)
4210 Harding Pike
Nashville, TN 37205
(615) 298-4525
Grades: 7-12
| 272 students
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)
60 Perkins Extended
Memphis, TN 38117
(901) 537-1472
Grades: NS-12
| 822 students
Chance Transitional School
All-girls
1744 Deberry Rd
Bloomington Springs, TN 38545
(931) 526-4565
Grades: 8-12
| 12 students
Cleveland Academy
All-girls
175 Industrial Ct Sw
Cleveland, TN 37311
(423) 380-8446
Grades: Inquire with school
| 17 students
Elizabethton Academy
All-girls
450 Hatcher Ln
Elizabethton, TN 37643
(423) 617-0959
Grades: 6-12
| 13 students
Icm Academy
All-girls | Daycare / Preschool (Islamic)
862 Middle Tennessee Blvd Ste A
Murfreesboro, TN 37129
(615) 962-8867
Grades: PK-K
| 36 students
Mercy Multiplied
All-girls | Alternative School (Christian)
15328 Old Hickory Boulevard
Nashville, TN 37211
(615) 831-6987
Grades: 8-12
| 22 students
St. Mary's Episcopal School - Early Childhood
All-girls | Daycare / Preschool (Episcopal)
71 N Perkins Rd
Memphis, TN 38117
(901) 537-1456
Grades: PK-K
| 162 students
School Of Hope
All-girls | Alternative School (Methodist)
1633 Louisville Rd
Alcoa, TN 37701
(865) 982-5800
Grades: PK
| 4 students
Self School
All-girls
4455 Benders Ferry Rd
Mount Juliet, TN 37122
(615) 649-9463
Grades: 6-12
| 10 students
Sequatchie Valley Preparatory Academy
All-girls | Special Program Emphasis
(1)
1050 Ray Hixson Rd
Dunlap, TN 37327
(423) 554-4677
Grades: 11-12
| 13 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked all-girls private schools in Tennessee?
The top ranked all-girls private schools in Tennessee include Girls Preparatory School, Hutchison School, and Harpeth Hall School.
How many all-girls private schools are located in Tennessee?
15 all-girls private schools are located in Tennessee.
How diverse are all-girls private schools in Tennessee?
Tennessee all-girls private schools are approximately 18% minority students, which is lower than the Tennessee private school average of 20%.
What percentage of all-girls private schools are religiously affiliated in Tennessee?
53% of all-girls private schools in Tennessee are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Episcopal).

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