For the 2023 school year, there are 12 blue ribbon private schools serving 4,892 students in Tennessee.
The best top ranked blue ribbon private schools in Tennessee include Saint Matthew Catholic School, St. Bernard Academy and Knoxville Catholic High School.
The average acceptance rate is 81%, which is lower than the Tennessee private school average acceptance rate of 86%.
Blue Ribbon schools have been recognized by the Department of Education for achieving superior standards of academic excellence. Read more about this national school awards program and how blue ribbon schools work.
Top Ranked Tennessee Blue Ribbon Private Schools (2023)
School
Location
Students
Year
533 Sneed Road W
Franklin, TN 37069
(615) 662-4044
Franklin, TN 37069
(615) 662-4044
469 students
Year: 2017
11704 Kingston Pike
Knoxville, TN 37934
(865) 966-8858
Knoxville, TN 37934
(865) 966-8858
1,310 students
Year: n/a
Holy Rosary Academy![Holy Rosary Academy Photo]( "Holy Rosary Academy Photo")
(Catholic)
190 Graylynn Dr
Nashville, TN 37214
(615) 883-1108
Nashville, TN 37214
(615) 883-1108
314 students
Year: 2013, 2020
Knoxville Catholic High School![Knoxville Catholic High School Photo]( "Knoxville Catholic High School Photo")
(Catholic)
9245 Fox Lonas Rd
Knoxville, TN 37923
(865) 560-0313
Knoxville, TN 37923
(865) 560-0313
627 students
Year: 2008, 2012, 2014
100 Montessori Dr.
Brentwood, TN 37027
(615) 833-3610
Brentwood, TN 37027
(615) 833-3610
314 students
Year: n/a
4210 Harding Pike
Nashville, TN 37205
(615) 292-5134
Nashville, TN 37205
(615) 292-5134
277 students
Year: 2010
St. Bernard Academy![St. Bernard Academy Photo - SBA strives to connect our students' head, heart, and hands with various projects throughout the year. Service learning is incorporated at every level.]( "St. Bernard Academy Photo - SBA strives to connect our students' head, heart, and hands with various projects throughout the year. Service learning is incorporated at every level.")
(Catholic)
2304 Bernard Avenue
Nashville, TN 37212
(615) 385-0440
Nashville, TN 37212
(615) 385-0440
385 students
Year: 2017
St. Francis Of Assisi Catholic School![St. Francis Of Assisi Catholic School Photo - At SFA, Our mission is to educate the whole child, helping them to discover their God-given gifts and talents while preparing them for high school and life in the 21st Century.]( "St. Francis Of Assisi Catholic School Photo - At SFA, Our mission is to educate the whole child, helping them to discover their God-given gifts and talents while preparing them for high school and life in the 21st Century.")
(Catholic)
2100 N. Germantown Parkway
Cordova, TN 38016
(801) 388-7321
Cordova, TN 38016
(801) 388-7321
518 students
Year: 2010
323 Vermont Avenue
Oak Ridge, TN 37830
(865) 483-9700
Oak Ridge, TN 37830
(865) 483-9700
181 students
Year: 2010
Hixson SDA School
(Seventh Day Adventist)
6424 Hixson Pike
Hixson, TN 37343
(423) 842-6515
Hixson, TN 37343
(423) 842-6515
24 students
Year: n/a
4995 N Lee Highway
Cleveland, TN 37312
(423) 559-8939
Cleveland, TN 37312
(423) 559-8939
224 students
Year: 2015
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked blue ribbon private schools in Tennessee?
The top ranked blue ribbon private schools in Tennessee include Saint Matthew Catholic School, St. Bernard Academy and Knoxville Catholic High School.
How many blue ribbon private schools are located in Tennessee?
12 blue ribbon private schools are located in Tennessee.
How diverse are blue ribbon private schools in Tennessee?
Tennessee blue ribbon private schools are approximately 22% minority students, which is higher than the Tennessee private school average of 19%.
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