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Tennessee Private Schools Belonging to Association of Classical Christian Schools (ACCS)

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 16 private schools belonging to Association of Classical Christian Schools (ACCS) serving 4,231 students in Tennessee.
The average tuition cost is $8,682, which is lower than the Tennessee private school average tuition cost of $12,665.
94% of private schools belonging to Association of Classical Christian Schools (ACCS) in Tennessee are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Baptist).
The top ranked private schools belonging to Association of Classical Christian Schools (ACCS) in Tennessee include Christ's Legacy Academy, Westminster Academy, and Agathos Classical School.

Quick Facts (26-27)

  • # Private Schools: 16

Quick Facts (26-27)

  • # Private Schools: 16

Top Ranked Private Schools Belonging to Association of Classical Christian Schools (ACCS) in Tennessee (2026-27)

Agathos Classical School Photo
Agathos Classical School
Gr: PK-12 | 345 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Sports: 8 | Extracurriculars: 4
Specialized Curriculum (Christian)
1201 Mapleash Ave
Columbia, TN 38401
(931) 388-0556
(1)
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Christ's Legacy Academy
Gr: K-12 | 159 students
Avg. class size: 12 students
Sports: 4 | Extracurriculars: 7
Christian
625 South Matlcok
Athens, TN 37303
(423) 649-0040
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Cornerstone Christian Academy - Lcs Photo
Cornerstone Christian Academy - Lcs
Gr: PK-5 | 391 students
Sports: 11 | Extracurriculars: 4
Christian
4801 S. Davy Crockett Parkway
Morristown, TN 37813
(423) 307-1189
(2)
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First Baptist Academy
Gr: PK-12 | 446 students
Sports: 12 | Extracurriculars: 2
Baptist
7706 Ewing Rd
Powell, TN 37849
(865) 947-8503
(2)
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Franklin Classical School
Gr: K-12 | 258 students
Avg. class size: 20 students
Sports: 9
408 Church Street
Franklin, TN 37064
(615) 528-3777
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Paideia Academy Photo
Paideia Academy
Gr: PK-12 | 266 students
Avg. class size: 12 students
Sports: 5 | Extracurriculars: 6
Christian
10825 Yarnell Road
Knoxville, TN 37932
(865) 670-0440
(1)
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Providence Academy
Gr: PK-12 | 819 students
Avg. class size: 20 students
Sports: 18 | Extracurriculars: 28
Christian
2788 Carroll Creek Rd
Johnson City, TN 37615
(423) 859-9819
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Trinitas Classical Academy
Gr: PK-12 | 96 students
Avg. class size: 10 students
Sports: 2 | Extracurriculars: 5
Christian
810 Del Rio Pike
Franklin, TN 37069
(615) 790-8556
(9)
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Westminster Academy Photo
Westminster Academy
Gr: PK-12 | 459 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Sports: 9 | Extracurriculars: 18
Christian
2520 Ridgeway Road
Memphis, TN 38119
(901) 380-9192
(4)
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Augustine School
Gr: PK-12 | 201 students
Sports: 5
1171 Old Humboldt Road
Jackson, TN 38305
(731) 660-6822
(1)
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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 Christ Classical Academy
Christ Classical Academy
Gr: K-10 | 117 students
Christian
1005 Us Highway 51 Bypass W
Dyersburg, TN 38024
(731) 285-3727
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Crossville Christian School
Gr: PK-8 | 52 students
Avg. class size: 10 students
Sports: 2 | Extracurriculars: 5
Christian
28 Rock Quarry Road
Crossville, TN 38555
(931) 484-0026
(2)
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Map of Highland Rim Academy
Highland Rim Academy
Gr: K-12 | 295 students
Sports: 3 | Extracurriculars: 9
Specialized Curriculum (Christian)
1000 England Drive
Cookeville, TN 38501
(931) 526-4472
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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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Map of Redeemer Classical Academy
Redeemer Classical Academy
Gr: K-12 | 113 students
Christian
1503 Sulphur Springs Rd.
Murfreesboro, TN 37129
(615) 904-0350
(1)
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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools belonging to Association of Classical Christian Schools (ACCS) in Tennessee?
The top ranked private schools belonging to Association of Classical Christian Schools (ACCS) in Tennessee include Christ's Legacy Academy, Westminster Academy, and Agathos Classical School.
How many private schools belonging to Association of Classical Christian Schools (ACCS) are located in Tennessee?
16 private schools belonging to Association of Classical Christian Schools (ACCS) are located in Tennessee.
How much do private schools belonging to Association of Classical Christian Schools (ACCS) cost in Tennessee?
The average tuition cost is $8,682, which is lower than the Tennessee private school average tuition cost of $12,665.
How diverse are private schools belonging to Association of Classical Christian Schools (ACCS) in Tennessee?
Tennessee private schools belonging to Association of Classical Christian Schools (ACCS) are approximately 8% minority students, which is lower than the Tennessee private school average of 21%.
What percentage of private schools belonging to Association of Classical Christian Schools (ACCS) are religiously affiliated in Tennessee?
94% of private schools belonging to Association of Classical Christian Schools (ACCS) in Tennessee are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Baptist).
16
Private Schools
4,231
Students
$8,682
Avg. Tuition
8%
Students of Color
9:1
Student-Teacher Ratio

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