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Best Tennessee Private Elementary Schools Belonging to American Association of Christian Schools (AACS) (2026-27)

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 34 private elementary schools belonging to American Association of Christian Schools (AACS) serving 5,670 students in Tennessee. You can also find more schools membership associations in Tennessee.
The top ranked private elementary schools belonging to American Association of Christian Schools (AACS) in Tennessee include Berean Academy, Calvary Baptist School, and Madison Nazarene Christian Academy.
The average tuition cost is $6,528, which is lower than the Tennessee private elementary school average tuition cost of $13,549.
100% of private elementary schools belonging to American Association of Christian Schools (AACS) in Tennessee are religiously affiliated (most commonly Baptist and Christian).

Quick Facts (2026-27)

  • # Private Schools: 34

Quick Facts (2026-27)

  • # Private Schools: 34

Top Ranked Private Elementary Schools Belonging to American Association of Christian Schools (AACS) in Tennessee (2026-27)

Map of Berean Academy
Berean Academy
Gr: PK-12 | 433 students
Sports: 5
Baptist
441 Berean Ln
Hixson, TN 37343
(423) 877-1288
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Calvary Baptist School Photo
Calvary Baptist School
Gr: PK-12 | 181 students
Sports: 1
Baptist
900 Sturgess St
Kingston, TN 37763
(865) 376-5850
(1)
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Map of Franklin Road Christian School
Franklin Road Christian School
Gr: PK-12 | 625 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Sports: 8 | Extracurriculars: 2
Baptist
3124 Franklin Road
Murfreesboro, TN 37128
(615) 890-0894
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Lighthouse Christian School Photo
Lighthouse Christian School
Gr: PK-12 | 452 students
Avg. class size: 18 students
Sports: 7 | Extracurriculars: 17
Christian
5100 Blue Hole Rd
Antioch, TN 37013
(615) 331-6286
(3)
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Map of Madison Nazarene Christian Academy
Madison Nazarene Christian Academy
Gr: NS-12 | 51 students
Alternative School (Church of the Nazarene)
503 Lanier Drive
Madison, TN 37115
(615) 865-2746
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Metro Christian Academy Photo
Metro Christian Academy
Gr: PK-12 | 342 students
Avg. class size: 20 students
Sports: 5 | Extracurriculars: 7
Baptist
322 East Cedar St
Goodlettsville, TN 37072
(615) 859-1184
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Map of Pleasant View Christian School
Pleasant View Christian School
Gr: PK-12 | 388 students
Avg. class size: 22 students
Sports: 6 | Extracurriculars: 2
Baptist
160 Hicks Edgen Rd
Pleasant View, TN 37146
(615) 746-8555
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Priest Lake Christian Academy Photo
Priest Lake Christian Academy
Gr: PK-2 | 15 students
Avg. class size: 10 students
Sports: 5 | Extracurriculars: 2
Baptist
3325 Anderson Road
Antioch, TN 37013
(615) 366-1423
(1)
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South Haven Christian School Photo
South Haven Christian School
Gr: K-12 | 367 students
Avg. class size: 20 students
Sports: 8 | Extracurriculars: 13
Baptist
112 Academy Drive
Springfield, TN 37172
(615) 384-5073
(1)
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Bill Rice Christian Academy Photo
Bill Rice Christian Academy
Gr: PK-12 | 145 students
Avg. class size: 13 students
Extracurriculars: 3
627 Bill Rice Ranch Road
Murfreesboro, TN 37128
(615) 893-2767
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Map of Bright Beginnings Christian Preschool
Bright Beginnings Christian Preschool
Gr: PK-1 | 79 students
Specialized Curriculum (Baptist)
1827 Mill St
Pulaski, TN 38478
(193) 136-3414
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Map of Brinkley Heights Urban Academy
Brinkley Heights Urban Academy
Gr: PK-12 | 108 students
Baptist
3275 Rosamond Ave
Memphis, TN 38122
(901) 324-3022
(1)
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Map of Candies Creek Academy
Candies Creek Academy
Gr: PK-12 | 78 students
Baptist
294 Old Eureka Rd Nw
Charleston, TN 37310
(423) 790-5660
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Map of Central Baptist School
Central Baptist School
Gr: PK-12 | 171 students
Avg. class size: 20 students
Baptist
5470 Raleigh Lagrange Rd
Memphis, TN 38134
(901) 386-8161
(1)
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Central Christian Academy Photo
Central Christian Academy
Gr: PK-10 | 111 students
Sports: 3 | Extracurriculars: 8
Baptist
801 Harrison Rd
Martin, TN 38237
(731) 587-9877
(1)
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Map of Christian Academy Of The Smokies
Christian Academy Of The Smokies
Gr: PK-12 | 85 students
Baptist
1625 Old Newport Hwy
Sevierville, TN 37862
(865) 742-2855
(1)
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Map of Fairview Christian Academy
Fairview Christian Academy
Gr: PK-12 | 117 students
Avg. class size: 8 students
Sports: 3
Baptist
259 County Road 439
Athens, TN 37303
(423) 252-0082
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Map of Faith Christian Academy
Faith Christian Academy
Gr: PK-12 | 61 students
Baptist
627 S. Main St.
Jamestown, TN 38556
(931) 879-9137
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Map of Faulkner Springs Christian School
Faulkner Springs Christian School
Gr: 1-6 | 6 students
Seventh Day Adventist
201 Bluff Springs Rd
Mcminnville, TN 37110
(931) 668-4092
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Map of Hendersonville Christian Academy
Hendersonville Christian Academy
Gr: PK-12 | 241 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Sports: 8 | Extracurriculars: 6
Baptist
260 New Shackle Island Road
Hendersonville, TN 37075
(615) 824-1550
(10)
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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private elementary schools belonging to American Association of Christian Schools (AACS) in Tennessee?
The top ranked private elementary schools belonging to American Association of Christian Schools (AACS) in Tennessee include Berean Academy, Calvary Baptist School, and Madison Nazarene Christian Academy.
How many private elementary schools belonging to American Association of Christian Schools (AACS) are located in Tennessee?
34 private elementary schools belonging to American Association of Christian Schools (AACS) are located in Tennessee.
How much do private elementary schools belonging to American Association of Christian Schools (AACS) cost in Tennessee?
The average tuition cost is $6,528, which is lower than the Tennessee private school average tuition cost of $13,549.
How diverse are private elementary schools belonging to American Association of Christian Schools (AACS) in Tennessee?
Tennessee private elementary schools belonging to American Association of Christian Schools (AACS) are approximately 18% minority students, which is lower than the Tennessee private school average of 20%.
What percentage of private elementary schools belonging to American Association of Christian Schools (AACS) are religiously affiliated in Tennessee?
100% of private elementary schools belonging to American Association of Christian Schools (AACS) in Tennessee are religiously affiliated (most commonly Baptist and Christian).
34
Private Schools
5,670
Students
$6,528
Avg. Tuition
18%
Students of Color
12:1
Student-Teacher Ratio

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