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Best Tennessee Private Schools Belonging to Cognia (formerly AdvancED / SACS CASI / NCA CASI) (Cognia) (2026-27)

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 42 private schools belonging to Cognia (formerly AdvancED / SACS CASI / NCA CASI) (Cognia) serving 18,343 students in Tennessee. You can also find more schools membership associations in Tennessee.
The top ranked private schools belonging to Cognia (formerly AdvancED / SACS CASI / NCA CASI) (Cognia) in Tennessee include Berean Christian School, Christ Presbyterian Academy, and Boyd Buchanan School.
The average tuition cost is $12,068, which is lower than the Tennessee private school average tuition cost of $12,665.
79% of private schools belonging to Cognia (formerly AdvancED / SACS CASI / NCA CASI) (Cognia) in Tennessee are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Catholic).

Quick Facts (2026-27)

  • # Private Schools: 42

Quick Facts (2026-27)

  • # Private Schools: 42

Top Ranked Private Schools Belonging to Cognia (formerly AdvancED / SACS CASI / NCA CASI) (Cognia) in Tennessee (2026-27)

Christian Academy Of Knoxville Photo
Christian Academy Of Knoxville
Gr: PK-12 | 1,112 students
Avg. class size: 18 students
Sports: 15 | Extracurriculars: 20
Christian
529 Academy Way
Knoxville, TN 37923
(865) 813-4225
(19)
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Battle Ground Academy Photo
Battle Ground Academy
Gr: K-12 | 908 students
Avg. class size: 18 students
Sports: 14 | Extracurriculars: 19
336 Ernest Rice Lane
Franklin, TN 37069
(615) 794-3501
(2)
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Berean Christian School Photo
Berean Christian School
Gr: PK-12 | 429 students
Avg. class size: 17 students
Sports: 7 | Extracurriculars: 7
Christian
2329 Prosser Rd
Knoxville, TN 37914
(865) 521-6054
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Bethel Christian Academy
Gr: 6-12 | 21 students
Avg. class size: 6 students
Extracurriculars: 3
Christian
3001 Hamill Rd
Hixson, TN 37343
(423) 842-5757
(1)
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Boyd Buchanan School Photo
Boyd Buchanan School
Gr: PK-12 | 1,052 students
Avg. class size: 14 students
Sports: 19 | Extracurriculars: 6
Church of Christ
4650 Buccaneer Trail
Chattanooga, TN 37411
(706) 270-3108
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Map of Christ Presbyterian Academy
Christ Presbyterian Academy
Gr: PK-12 | 1,141 students
Avg. class size: 16 students
Sports: 16
Presbyterian
2323A Old Hickory Blvd
Nashville, TN 37215
(615) 373-9550
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Davidson Academy Photo
Davidson Academy
Gr: NS-12 | 815 students
Avg. class size: 18 students
Sports: 14 | Extracurriculars: 8
Christian
1414 W. Old Hickory Blvd
Nashville, TN 37207
(615) 860-5300
(9)
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Map of Donelson Christian Academy
Donelson Christian Academy
Gr: K-12 | 654 students
Avg. class size: 16 students
Sports: 18
Christian
300 Danyacrest Drive
Nashville, TN 37214
(615) 577-1203
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First Assembly Christian School
Gr: PK-12 | 534 students
Avg. class size: 20 students
Sports: 12 | Extracurriculars: 25
Christian
8650 Walnut Grove Rd
Cordova, TN 38018
(901) 458-5543
(10)
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Franklin Christian Academy Photo
Franklin Christian Academy
Gr: 6-12 | 393 students
Avg. class size: 23 students
Sports: 11
Christian
1 Falcon Way
Franklin, TN 37064
(615) 599-9229
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Franklin Road Academy Photo
Franklin Road Academy
Gr: PK-12
Avg. class size: 17 students
Sports: 18 | Extracurriculars: 24
4700 Franklin Pike
Nashville, TN 37220
(615) 832-8845
(6)
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Grace Baptist Academy
Gr: PK-12 | 543 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Sports: 12 | Extracurriculars: 8
Baptist
7815 Shallowford Rd
Chattanooga, TN 37421
(423) 892-8224
(4)
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Holy Rosary Academy Photo
Holy Rosary Academy
Gr: PK-8 | 314 students
Avg. class size: 18 students
Sports: 10 | Extracurriculars: 5
Catholic
190 Graylynn Dr
Nashville, TN 37214
(615) 883-1108
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The King's Academy
Gr: PK-12 | 459 students
Avg. class size: 14 students
Sports: 13 | Extracurriculars: 9
Baptist
202 Smothers Rd
Seymour, TN 37865
(865) 573-8321
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Nashville Christian School
Gr: PK-12 | 1,073 students
Avg. class size: 17 students
Sports: 15 | Extracurriculars: 11
Church of Christ
7555 Sawyer Brown Road
Nashville, TN 37221
(615) 356-5600
(8)
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Our Lady Of Perpetual Help School
Gr: PK-8 | 257 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Sports: 13 | Extracurriculars: 6
Catholic
505 South Moore Rd
Chattanooga, TN 37412
(423) 622-1481
(6)
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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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Pope Saint John Paul II Preparatory School Photo
Pope Saint John Paul II Preparatory School
Gr: 6-12 | 722 students
Avg. class size: 20 students
Sports: 19 | Extracurriculars: 9
Catholic
117 Caldwell Dr
Hendersonville, TN 37075
(615) 822-2375
(12)
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Providence Academy Photo
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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River's Edge Christian Academy Photo
River's Edge Christian Academy
Gr: PK-12 | 744 students
Avg. class size: 13 students
Sports: 14 | Extracurriculars: 9
Alternative School (Christian)
5600 Western Ave
Knoxville, TN 37921
(865) 212-5575
(4)
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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools belonging to Cognia (formerly AdvancED / SACS CASI / NCA CASI) (Cognia) in Tennessee?
The top ranked private schools belonging to Cognia (formerly AdvancED / SACS CASI / NCA CASI) (Cognia) in Tennessee include Berean Christian School, Christ Presbyterian Academy, and Boyd Buchanan School.
How many private schools belonging to Cognia (formerly AdvancED / SACS CASI / NCA CASI) (Cognia) are located in Tennessee?
42 private schools belonging to Cognia (formerly AdvancED / SACS CASI / NCA CASI) (Cognia) are located in Tennessee.
How much do private schools belonging to Cognia (formerly AdvancED / SACS CASI / NCA CASI) (Cognia) cost in Tennessee?
The average tuition cost is $12,068, which is lower than the Tennessee private school average tuition cost of $12,665.
How diverse are private schools belonging to Cognia (formerly AdvancED / SACS CASI / NCA CASI) (Cognia) in Tennessee?
Tennessee private schools belonging to Cognia (formerly AdvancED / SACS CASI / NCA CASI) (Cognia) are approximately 13% minority students, which is lower than the Tennessee private school average of 21%.
What percentage of private schools belonging to Cognia (formerly AdvancED / SACS CASI / NCA CASI) (Cognia) are religiously affiliated in Tennessee?
79% of private schools belonging to Cognia (formerly AdvancED / SACS CASI / NCA CASI) (Cognia) in Tennessee are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Catholic).
42
Private Schools
18,343
Students
$12,068
Avg. Tuition
13%
Students of Color
10:1
Student-Teacher Ratio

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