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Best Tennessee Private High Schools Offering Football Sport (2025-26)

For the 2025-26 school year, there are 62 private high schools offering football as an interscholastic sport serving 46,419 students in Tennessee.
The top ranked offering football sport private high schools in Tennessee include Memphis University School, Baylor School, and St. Agnes Academy and St. Dominic School.
The average tuition cost is $18,121, which is higher than the Tennessee private high school average tuition cost of $14,756.
79% of private high schools offering football sport in Tennessee are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Church of Christ).

Top Private High Schools Offering Football Sport in Tennessee (2025-26)

School
Location
Quick Facts
Chattanooga Christian School
Chattanooga Christian School Photo - Over the past decade, we've invested more than 20 million dollars in our 55+ acre campus to create spaces designed for life and learning and to increase a sense of belonging. This includes the construction of new facilities like a dedicated Lower School STEM Room as well as repurposed facilities like Upper School Science Labs and student spaces.
(Christian)
(2)
3354 Charger Drive
Chattanooga, TN 37409
(423) 265-6411
Gr: PK-12 | 1,367 student Avg. class size: 18 students Sports: 15 | Extracurrculars: 26 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Christian Academy Of Knoxville
Christian Academy Of Knoxville Photo
(19)
529 Academy Way
Knoxville, TN 37923
(865) 813-4225
Gr: PK-12 | 1,091 student Avg. class size: 17 students Sports: 16 | Extracurrculars: 18 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Concord Christian School
Concord Christian School Photo - These Seniors are happy to be back on their last first day of school.
(Christian)
(5)
11704 Kingston Pike
Knoxville, TN 37934
(865) 966-8858
Gr: PK-12 | 1,229 student Avg. class size: 17 students Sports: 14 | Extracurrculars: 19 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
The Ensworth School
The Ensworth School Photo - In the Lower School, classroom teachers and enrichment teachers work together to engage students in active learning where questions and curiosity are encouraged. Students are introduced to fundamental content and Core Skills that they will continue to develop throughout their Ensworth experience, laying a solid foundation for a lifetime of learning.
(2)
211 Ensworth Place
Nashville, TN 37205
(615) 383-0661
Gr: K-12 | 1,261 student Avg. class size: 16 students Sports: 22 Tuition listed
Evangelical Christian School
Evangelical Christian School Photo
(Christian)
(4)
7600 Macon Road
Cordova, TN 38018
(901) 754-7217
Gr: NS-12 | 957 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 14 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Memphis University School
Memphis University School Photo - Founded in 1893, Memphis University School provides an exceptional education for boys in grades 7-12.
All-boys
6191 Park Avenue
Memphis, TN 38119
(901) 260-1304
Gr: 6-12 | 665 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 14 | Extracurrculars: 22 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
St. Agnes Academy and St. Dominic School
St. Agnes Academy and St. Dominic School Photo - Teachers foster meaningful connections and offer support so every student feels a sense of belonging.
(Catholic)
(7)
4830 Walnut Grove Rd
Memphis, TN 38117
(901) 435-5819
Gr: PK-12 | 773 students Avg. class size: 10 students Sports: 15 | Extracurrculars: 66 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
St. George's Independent School
St. George's Independent School Photo
(Episcopal)
(12)
1880 Wolf River Boulevard
Collierville, TN 38017
(901) 457-2000
Gr: NS-12 | 1,000 student Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 16 | Extracurrculars: 13 Tuition listed
University School Of Jackson
University School Of Jackson Photo
(5)
232 McClellan Road
Jackson, TN 38305
(731) 664-0812
Gr: NS-12 | 1,071 student Avg. class size: 20 students Sports: 15 | Extracurrculars: 18 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Battle Ground Academy
Battle Ground Academy Photo - Middle School Art
(2)
336 Ernest Rice Lane
Franklin, TN 37069
(615) 794-3501
Gr: K-12 | 908 students Avg. class size: 18 students Sports: 14 | Extracurrculars: 19 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Baylor School
Baylor School Photo - Baylor's 690-acre campus is located on the Tennessee River and surrounded by mountains.
171 Baylor School Road
Chattanooga, TN 37405
(423) 267-5902
Gr: 6-12 | 1,113 student Avg. class size: 14 students Sports: 26 | Extracurrculars: 59 Tuition listed
Boyd Buchanan School
Boyd Buchanan School Photo
(Church of Christ)
4650 Buccaneer Trail
Chattanooga, TN 37411
(706) 270-3108
Gr: PK-12 | 1,052 student Avg. class size: 14 students Sports: 19 | Extracurrculars: 6 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Brentwood Academy
Brentwood Academy Photo - An emphasis is placed on service as students serve the community in organized groups throughout the year.
(Christian)
(3)
219 Granny White Pike
Brentwood, TN 37027
(615) 523-0611
Gr: 6-12 | 770 students Avg. class size: 17 students Sports: 15 | Extracurrculars: 8 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Christ Presbyterian Academy
(Presbyterian)
2323A Old Hickory Blvd
Nashville, TN 37215
(615) 373-9550
Gr: PK-12 | 1,141 student Avg. class size: 16 students Sports: 16
Christian Brothers High School
Christian Brothers High School Photo
All-boys (Catholic)
5900 Walnut Grove Rd
Memphis, TN 38120
(901) 261-4900
Gr: 9-12 | 735 students Avg. class size: 12 students Sports: 16 | Extracurrculars: 38 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Christian Community Schools
Christian Community Schools Photo
(Christian)
506 Hester Dr
White House, TN 37188
(615) 672-6949
Gr: K-12 | 317 students Sports: 8 | Extracurrculars: 7 Tuition listed
Clarksville Academy
Clarksville Academy Photo - We are the cougars!
710 N 2nd Street
Clarksville, TN 37040
(931) 647-6311
Gr: PK-12 | 544 students Avg. class size: 14 students Sports: 15 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Columbia Academy
Columbia Academy Photo - Graduation
(Church of Christ)
1101 W 7th St
Columbia, TN 38401
(931) 388-5363
Gr: NS-12 | 1,154 student Avg. class size: 17 students Sports: 16 | Extracurrculars: 9 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Davidson Academy
Davidson Academy Photo - Class of 22 classmates holding their DA preschool graduation photo.
(Christian)
(9)
1414 W. Old Hickory Blvd
Nashville, TN 37207
(615) 860-5300
Gr: NS-12 | 645 students Avg. class size: 18 students Sports: 13 | Extracurrculars: 8 Tuition listed
Donelson Christian Academy
(Christian)
300 Danyacrest Drive
Nashville, TN 37214
(615) 577-1203
Gr: K-12 | 654 students Avg. class size: 16 students Sports: 18 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Ezell-harding Christian School
Ezell-harding Christian School Photo - Ezell-Harding Christian School students
(Church of Christ)
574 Bell Road
Antioch, TN 37013
(615) 367-0532
Gr: NS-12 | 361 students Avg. class size: 17 students Sports: 12 | Extracurrculars: 1 Tuition listed
Father Ryan High School
Father Ryan High School Photo
(Catholic)
(1)
700 Norwood Drive
Nashville, TN 37204
(615) 383-4200
Gr: 9-12 | 863 students Avg. class size: 16 students Sports: 20 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Fayette Academy
Fayette Academy Photo
(8)
15090 US-64
Somerville, TN 38068
(901) 465-3241
Gr: PK-12 | 580 students Avg. class size: 18 students Sports: 13 | Extracurrculars: 13 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
First Assembly Christian School
(Christian)
(10)
8650 Walnut Grove Rd
Cordova, TN 38018
(901) 458-5543
Gr: PK-12 | 534 students Avg. class size: 20 students Sports: 12 | Extracurrculars: 25 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Franklin Christian Academy
Franklin Christian Academy Photo - FCA theater production of Grease
(Christian)
818 Old Charlotte Pike East
Franklin, TN 37064
(615) 599-9229
Gr: 5-12 | 386 students Avg. class size: 23 students Sports: 11 Tuition listed
Franklin Classical School
Franklin Classical School Photo - FCS Players Present Camelot
408 Church Street
Franklin, TN 37064
(615) 528-3777
Gr: K-12 | 258 students Avg. class size: 20 students Sports: 9 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Franklin Road Academy
Franklin Road Academy Photo
(6)
4700 Franklin Pike
Nashville, TN 37220
(615) 832-8845
Gr: PK-12 | 1,040 student Avg. class size: 14 students Sports: 19 | Extracurrculars: 24 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Friendship Christian School
Friendship Christian School Photo
(Christian)
5400 Coles Ferry Pike
Lebanon, TN 37087
(615) 449-1573
Gr: PK-12 | 495 students Avg. class size: 16 students Sports: 14 | Extracurrculars: 12 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Goodpasture Christian School
(Church of Christ)
619 W Due West Avenue
Madison, TN 37115
(615) 868-2600
Gr: NS-12 | 974 students Avg. class size: 18 students Sports: 18 | Extracurrculars: 7 Tuition listed
Grace Baptist Academy
Grace Baptist Academy Photo
(Baptist)
(1)
7815 Shallowford Rd
Chattanooga, TN 37421
(423) 892-8224
Gr: PK-12 | 437 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 11 | Extracurrculars: 8 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Grace Christian Academy
Grace Christian Academy Photo - The GCA student body gathered on August 17, 2017, to commemorate the 20th birthday of Grace Christian Academy.
(Baptist)
(32)
5914 Beaver Ridge Rd
Knoxville, TN 37931
(865) 691-3427
Gr: K-12 | 785 students Avg. class size: 18 students Sports: 16 | Extracurrculars: 12 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Grace Christian Academy
(Christian)
3279 Southall Rd
Franklin, TN 37064
(615) 591-3017
Gr: PK-12 | 770 students Sports: 12 | Extracurrculars: 6 Tuition listed
Harding Academy
Harding Academy Photo
(Christian)
1100 Cherry Road
Memphis, TN 38117
(901) 767-4494
Gr: NS-12 | 675 students Sports: 12 | Extracurrculars: 28 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Jackson Christian School
(Church of Christ)
832 Country Club Lane
Jackson, TN 38305
(731) 300-4605
Gr: PK-12 | 871 students Avg. class size: 17 students Sports: 11 | Extracurrculars: 10 Tuition listed
The King's Academy
The King's Academy Photo
(Baptist)
202 Smothers Rd
Seymour, TN 37865
(865) 573-8321
Gr: PK-12 | 459 students Avg. class size: 14 students Sports: 13 | Extracurrculars: 9 Tuition listed
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