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Best Tennessee Private Elementary Schools Belonging to International Coalition of Girls' Schools (formerly NCGS) (ICGS) (2026-27)

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 4 private elementary schools belonging to International Coalition of Girls' Schools (formerly NCGS) (ICGS) serving 2,812 students in Tennessee. You can also find more schools membership associations in Tennessee.
The top ranked private elementary schools belonging to International Coalition of Girls' Schools (formerly NCGS) (ICGS) in Tennessee include St. Agnes Academy and St. Dominic School, Girls Preparatory School, and Harpeth Hall School.
The average acceptance rate is 73%, which is lower than the Tennessee private elementary school average acceptance rate of 84%.
25% of private elementary schools belonging to International Coalition of Girls' Schools (formerly NCGS) (ICGS) in Tennessee are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic).

Quick Facts (2026-27)

  • # Private Schools: 4

Quick Facts (2026-27)

  • # Private Schools: 4

Top Ranked Private Elementary Schools Belonging to International Coalition of Girls' Schools (formerly NCGS) (ICGS) in Tennessee (2026-27)

Girls Preparatory School Photo
Girls Preparatory School
Gr: 6-12 | 489 students
Avg. class size: 9 students
Sports: 17 | Extracurriculars: 57
All-girls
205 Island Avenue
Chattanooga, TN 37405
(423) 634-7600
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St. Agnes Academy and St. Dominic School Photo
St. Agnes Academy and St. Dominic School
Gr: PK-12 | 775 students
Avg. class size: 10 students
Sports: 14 | Extracurriculars: 66
Catholic
4830 Walnut Grove Rd
Memphis, TN 38117
(901) 435-5819
(7)
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Harpeth Hall School Photo
Harpeth Hall School
Gr: 5-12 | 729 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Sports: 17
All-girls
3801 Hobbs Road
Nashville, TN 37215
(615) 297-9543
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Hutchison School
Gr: NS-12 | 819 students
Sports: 13 | Extracurriculars: 17
All-girls
1740 Ridgeway Rd
Memphis, TN 38119
(901) 762-6672
(9)
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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private elementary schools belonging to International Coalition of Girls' Schools (formerly NCGS) (ICGS) in Tennessee?
The top ranked private elementary schools belonging to International Coalition of Girls' Schools (formerly NCGS) (ICGS) in Tennessee include St. Agnes Academy and St. Dominic School, Girls Preparatory School, and Harpeth Hall School.
How many private elementary schools belonging to International Coalition of Girls' Schools (formerly NCGS) (ICGS) are located in Tennessee?
4 private elementary schools belonging to International Coalition of Girls' Schools (formerly NCGS) (ICGS) are located in Tennessee.
What percentage of private elementary schools belonging to International Coalition of Girls' Schools (formerly NCGS) (ICGS) are religiously affiliated in Tennessee?
25% of private elementary schools belonging to International Coalition of Girls' Schools (formerly NCGS) (ICGS) in Tennessee are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic).
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Private Schools
2,812
Students
$31,450
Avg. Tuition
15%
Students of Color
8:1
Student-Teacher Ratio

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