For the 2026 school year, there are 10 alternative private preschools serving 1,111 students in Tennessee.
The top-ranked alternative private preschools in Tennessee include Cross Creek Christian School, River's Edge Christian Academy, and Madison Nazarene Christian Academy.
The average acceptance rate is 85%, which is higher than the Tennessee private preschool average acceptance rate of 84%.
Top-Ranked Tennessee Alternative Private Preschools (2026)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Cross Creek Christian School
Alternative School (Christian)
501 E North Street
Sweetwater, TN 37874
(423) 337-9330
Sweetwater, TN 37874
(423) 337-9330
Gr: PK-12 | 186 students Avg. class size: 10 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Madison Nazarene Christian Academy
Alternative School (Church of the Nazarene)
503 Lanier Drive
Madison, TN 37115
(615) 865-2746
Madison, TN 37115
(615) 865-2746
Gr: NS-12 | 51 students
5600 Western Ave
Knoxville, TN 37921
(865) 201-1192
Knoxville, TN 37921
(865) 201-1192
Gr: PK-12 | 675 students Avg. class size: 12 students Sports: 12 | Extracurrculars: 9 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Brookside Baptist Academy
Alternative School (Baptist)
109 Crestwood Rd
Bristol, TN 37620
(423) 878-6681
Bristol, TN 37620
(423) 878-6681
Gr: PK-11 | 10 students
Christian Life Academy
Alternative School (Baptist)
119 Center St.
Old Hickory, TN 37138
(615) 847-2555
Old Hickory, TN 37138
(615) 847-2555
Gr: PK-10 | 17 students Avg. class size: 12 students
Heritage Christian Academy
Alternative School (Christian)
P.O. Box 1135
Mount Juliet, TN 37121
(615) 754-7946
Mount Juliet, TN 37121
(615) 754-7946
Gr: NS-12 Avg. class size: 22 students Sports: 1 Tuition listed
Lancaster Christian Elc - Murfreesboro
Alternative School (Christian)
3721 Manson Pike
Murfreesboro, TN 37129
(615) 962-7070
Murfreesboro, TN 37129
(615) 962-7070
Gr: PK-K | 28 students
Memphis Heritage Christian School
Alternative School (Church of God)
3802 Gragg Ave
Memphis, TN 38108
(901) 377-7536
Memphis, TN 38108
(901) 377-7536
Gr: PK-6 | 62 students Tuition listed
Psychiatric Hospital At Vanderbilt
Alternative School
1601 23rd Ave S
Nashville, TN 37212
(615) 327-7020
Nashville, TN 37212
(615) 327-7020
Gr: NS-12 | 78 students
School Of Hope
All-girls | Alternative School (Methodist)
1633 Louisville Rd
Alcoa, TN 37701
(865) 982-5800
Alcoa, TN 37701
(865) 982-5800
Gr: PK | 4 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked alternative private preschools in Tennessee?
The top-ranked alternative private preschools in Tennessee include Cross Creek Christian School, River's Edge Christian Academy, and Madison Nazarene Christian Academy.
How many alternative private preschools are located in Tennessee?
10 alternative private preschools are located in Tennessee.
How diverse are alternative private preschools in Tennessee?
Tennessee alternative private preschools are approximately 26% minority students, which is higher than the Tennessee private school average of 19%.
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