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.

Best Tennessee All-Girls Private Schools (2025-26)

For the 2025-26 school year, there are 15 all-girls private schools serving 3,417 students in Tennessee.
The top ranked all-girls private schools in Tennessee include Girls Preparatory School, Harpeth Hall School, and St. Mary's Episcopal School.
The average acceptance rate is 48%, 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 (2025-26)

School
Location
Quick Facts
East Tn Christian Home & Academy
All-girls (Christian)
517 Allen Ave
Elizabethton, TN 37643
(423) 542-4423
Gr: 8-12 | 6 students
Girls Preparatory School
All-girls
205 Island Avenue
Chattanooga, TN 37405
(423) 634-7600
Gr: 6-12 | 511 students Avg. class size: 14 students Sports: 17 | Extracurrculars: 18 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
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
Gr: 5-12 | 729 students Avg. class size: 14 students Sports: 17 Tuition listed
Hutchison School
Hutchison School Photo - At Hutchison, girls discover the joy of learning.
All-girls
(9)
1740 Ridgeway Rd
Memphis, TN 38119
(901) 762-6672
Gr: NS-12 | 819 students Sports: 13 | Extracurrculars: 17 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
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
Gr: 7-12 | 272 students Avg. class size: 13 students Sports: 14 | Extracurrculars: 34 Tuition listed
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
Gr: NS-12 | 791 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 12 | Extracurrculars: 55 Tuition listed
Chance Transitional School
All-girls
1744 Deberry Rd
Bloomington Springs, TN 38545
(931) 526-4565
Gr: 8-12 | 12 students
Cleveland Academy
All-girls
175 Industrial Ct Sw
Cleveland, TN 37311
(423) 380-8446
Gr: Inquire with school | 17 students
Elizabethton Academy
All-girls
450 Hatcher Ln
Elizabethton, TN 37643
(423) 617-0959
Gr: 6-12 | 13 students
Icm Academy
All-girls | Daycare / Preschool (Islamic)
862 Middle Tennessee Blvd Ste A
Murfreesboro, TN 37129
(615) 962-8867
Gr: PK-K | 36 students
Mercy Multiplied
All-girls | Alternative School (Christian)
15328 Old Hickory Boulevard
Nashville, TN 37211
(615) 831-6987
Gr: 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
Gr: PK-K | 162 students
School Of Hope
All-girls | Alternative School (Methodist)
1633 Louisville Rd
Alcoa, TN 37701
(865) 982-5800
Gr: PK | 4 students
Self School
All-girls
4455 Benders Ferry Rd
Mount Juliet, TN 37122
(615) 649-9463
Gr: 6-12 | 10 students
Sequatchie Valley Preparatory Academy
All-girls | Special Program Emphasis
(1)
1050 Ray Hixson Rd
Dunlap, TN 37327
(423) 554-4677
Gr: 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, Harpeth Hall School, and St. Mary's Episcopal 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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