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Tennessee Private Elementary Schools Belonging to American Association of Christian Schools (AACS)

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 35 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 Spring Hill Christian Academy, Calvary Baptist School, and Berean Academy.
The average tuition cost is $6,575, which is lower than the Tennessee private elementary school average tuition cost of $12,771.
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 (26-27)

  • # Private Schools: 35

Quick Facts (26-27)

  • # Private Schools: 35

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
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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Spring Hill Christian Academy Photo
Spring Hill Christian Academy
Gr: NS-8
Avg. class size: 15 students
Sports: 1 | Extracurriculars: 4
Christian
500 Saturn Parkway Suite 201
Spring Hill, TN 37174
(615) 392-0088
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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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Map of Heritage Baptist Academy
Heritage Baptist Academy
Gr: PK-6 | 107 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Baptist
711 North Houston Levee Road
Cordova, TN 38018
(901) 322-6300
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Jonathan Edwards Classical Academy Photo
Jonathan Edwards Classical Academy
Gr: K-12 | 136 students
Avg. class size: 10 students
Sports: 4 | Extracurriculars: 7
Specialized Curriculum (Christian)
4479 Jackson Road
Whites Creek, TN 37189
(615) 876-7291
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Knoxville Baptist Christian Photo
Knoxville Baptist Christian
Gr: K-12 | 29 students
Avg. class size: 9 students
Baptist
3839 Buffat Mill Rd.
Knoxville, TN 37914
(865) 524-7317
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Map of Middle Valley Academy
Middle Valley Academy
Gr: PK-1 | 54 students
Baptist
7901 Middle Valley Rd
Hixson, TN 37343
(423) 842-1911
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Map of Mount Pisgah Christian Academy
Mount Pisgah Christian Academy
Gr: K-12 | 121 students
Baptist
107 Old Hen Valley Rd
Oliver Springs, TN 37840
(865) 435-4831
(1)
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Map of New Beginning Christian Academy
New Beginning Christian Academy
Gr: K-3 | 4 students
Baptist
Po Box 188
Arthur, TN 37707
(423) 869-7378
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Map of Ooltewah Adventist School
Ooltewah Adventist School
Gr: K-8 | 130 students
Avg. class size: 17 students
Seventh Day Adventist
9209 Amos Rd
Ooltewah, TN 37363
(423) 238-4449
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Map of Seymour Community Christian School
Seymour Community Christian School
Gr: PK-12 | 120 students
Christian
994 S Old Sevierville Pike
Seymour, TN 37865
(865) 577-5500
(6)
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Map of Temple Baptist Academy
Temple Baptist Academy
Gr: PK-12 | 237 students
Sports: 6
Baptist
1700 West Beaver Creek Drive
Powell, TN 37849
(865) 938-8181
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Temple Baptist Christian School Photo
Temple Baptist Christian School
Gr: PK-12 | 79 students
Sports: 2 | Extracurriculars: 5
Baptist
66 Fairlane Drive
Manchester, TN 37355
(931) 728-4911
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Map of Tennessee Avenue Christian Academy
Tennessee Avenue Christian Academy
Gr: PK-12 | 179 students
Avg. class size: 12 students
Baptist
104 Cypress St
Bristol, TN 37620
(423) 989-4346
(2)
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Map of Tri-cities Christian Schools
Tri-cities Christian Schools
Gr: PK-12 | 179 students
Christian
1500 Highway 75
Blountville, TN 37617
(423) 323-7128
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United Christian Academy Photo
United Christian Academy
Gr: PK-12 | 86 students
Avg. class size: 10 students
Extracurriculars: 1
Christian
784 Highway 46 S
Dickson, TN 37055
(615) 446-0322
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Map of Victory Baptist Academy
Victory Baptist Academy
Gr: K-12 | 153 students
Sports: 1
Baptist
2200 North Main
Shelbyville, TN 37160
(931) 684-8115
(2)
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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 Spring Hill Christian Academy, Calvary Baptist School, and Berean Academy.
How many private elementary schools belonging to American Association of Christian Schools (AACS) are located in Tennessee?
35 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 $6,575, which is lower than the Tennessee private school average tuition cost of $12,771.
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 21%.
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).
35
Private Schools
5,670
Students
$6,575
Avg. Tuition
18%
Students of Color
12:1
Student-Teacher Ratio

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