Montessori Internationale School Photo - For 25 years, Montessori Internationale School has been a hidden gem in the Knoxville area. We are a Montessori Primary school serving children ages 3-6.

Best Knox County Private Preschools (2025-26)

For the 2025-26 school year, there are 39 private preschools serving 9,847 students in Knox County, TN.
The top ranked private preschools in Knox County, TN include Webb School Of Knoxville, Concord Christian School, and Berean Christian School.
The average tuition cost is $13,768, which is higher than the Tennessee private preschool average tuition cost of $12,047.
54% of private preschools in Knox County, TN are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Baptist).

Top Ranked Knox County Private Preschools (2025-26)

School
Location
Quick Facts
Christian Academy Of Knoxville
Christian Academy Of Knoxville Photo
(Christian)
(19)
529 Academy Way
Knoxville, TN 37923
(865) 813-4225
Gr: PK-12 | 1,091 student Avg. class size: 18 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 | 1,278 student Avg. class size: 17 students Sports: 14 | Extracurrculars: 19 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Grace Covenant Baptist Academy
Grace Covenant Baptist Academy Photo - The TVA&I Fair is always are fun trip for our students.
(Baptist)
9956 Dutchtown Rd
Knoxville, TN 37923
(865) 690-3681
Gr: PK-5 | 50 students Avg. class size: 10 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Tate's School
Tate's School Photo - Tate's School in Knoxville, TN
(Christian)
(13)
9215 Bob Gray Rd.
Knoxville, TN 37923
(865) 693-3021
Gr: PK-8 | 263 students Avg. class size: 12 students Sports: 9 | Extracurrculars: 6 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Berean Christian School
Berean Christian School Photo - Berean Christian School provides Knoxville area's only all day specialized classroom program for dyslexia and other learning differences
(Christian)
2329 Prosser Rd
Knoxville, TN 37914
(865) 521-6054
Gr: PK-12 | 429 students Avg. class size: 17 students Sports: 7 | Extracurrculars: 7 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Episcopal School Of Knoxville
Episcopal School Of Knoxville Photo - Athletics at ESK are inclusive and allow kids to experience team sports and learning a new skill in a safe and supportive environment.
(Episcopal)
(4)
950 Episcopal School Way
Knoxville, TN 37932
(865) 777-9032
Gr: PK-8 | 391 students Avg. class size: 18 students Sports: 11 | Extracurrculars: 16 Tuition listed
First Baptist Academy
(Baptist)
(2)
7706 Ewing Rd
Powell, TN 37849
(865) 947-8503
Gr: PK-12 | 446 students Avg. class size: 12 students Sports: 12 | Extracurrculars: 2 Tuition listed
First Lutheran School
First Lutheran School Photo - Our students perform consistently above and beyond state academic standards.
(Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
1207 Broadway St
Knoxville, TN 37917
(865) 524-0308
Gr: PK-8 | 151 students Avg. class size: 11 students Sports: 3 | Extracurrculars: 2 Tuition listed
Little River Montessori School
Little River Montessori School Photo
Montessori School
544 Canton Hollow Road
Knoxville, TN 37934
(865) 498-3277
Gr: PK-8 | 70 students Avg. class size: 18 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Paideia Academy
Paideia Academy Photo - Paideia Academy l Classical Christian School Knoxville l Assembly
(Christian)
(1)
10825 Yarnell Road
Knoxville, TN 37932
(865) 670-0440
Gr: PK-12 | 266 students Avg. class size: 12 students Sports: 5 | Extracurrculars: 6 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
River's Edge Christian Academy
River's Edge Christian Academy Photo
Alternative School (Christian)
(4)
5600 Western Ave
Knoxville, TN 37921
(865) 201-1192
Gr: PK-12 | 684 students Avg. class size: 12 students Sports: 12 | Extracurrculars: 9 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Sacred Heart Cathedral School
Sacred Heart Cathedral School Photo - Welcome to Sacred Heart Cathedral School in Knoxville, Tennessee, the largest school in the Diocese of Knoxville. We're more than a classroom, we're a community!
(Catholic)
(8)
711 S Northshore Dr
Knoxville, TN 37919
(865) 588-0415
Gr: PK-8 | 604 students Avg. class size: 22 students Sports: 13 | Extracurrculars: 24 Tuition listed
St. John Neumann School
St. John Neumann School Photo
(Catholic)
(4)
625 Saint John Court
Knoxville, TN 37934
(865) 666-0077
Gr: PK-8 | 420 students Avg. class size: 21 students Sports: 11 | Extracurrculars: 13 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Webb School Of Knoxville
(1)
9800 Webb School Ln
Knoxville, TN 37923
(865) 291-3832
Gr: PK-12 | 1,080 student Avg. class size: 17 students Sports: 21 Tuition listed
Annoor Academy
(Islamic)
724 Fox Rd
Knoxville, TN 37922
(865) 525-3399
Gr: NS-8 | 139 students Tuition listed
Apostolic Christian School
(Pentecostal)
(1)
5020 Pleasant Ridge Rd
Knoxville, TN 37912
(865) 523-5261
Gr: PK-12 | 227 students Sports: 6 | Extracurrculars: 3 Tuition listed
Bluegrass KinderCare
Bluegrass KinderCare Photo - Animals at the Zoo This activity taught us to learn and play through creative and dramatic expressions while developing gross motor skills.
Daycare / Preschool
8908 Bluegrass Rd.
Knoxville, TN 37922
(865) 693-3551
Gr: NS-PK
Cedar Bluff KinderCare
Cedar Bluff KinderCare Photo - Cedar Bluff KinderCare Front
Daycare / Preschool
9200 Gulf Park Dr.
Knoxville, TN 37923
(865) 693-5570
Gr: NS-PK
Cedar Springs Weekday School
Daycare / Preschool (Presbyterian)
9132 Kingston Pike
Knoxville, TN 37923
(865) 291-5252
Gr: PK-K | 197 students
Garden Montessori School
Montessori School
3225 Garden Dr
Knoxville, TN 37918
(865) 688-6776
Gr: PK-8 | 160 students Avg. class size: 20 students Extracurrculars: 5 Tuition listed
1601 Dandridge Ave
Knoxville, TN 37915
(865) 973-6000
Gr: K | 22 students
Giving Tree Montessori
Montessori School
7728 Nubbin Ridge Dr
Knoxville, TN 37919
(865) 691-2661
Gr: PK-K | 35 students
The Goddard School
The Goddard School Photo
Daycare / Preschool
125 Loudoun Road
Knoxville, TN 37934
(865) 966-0663
Gr: NS-K
The Goddard School
The Goddard School Photo
Daycare / Preschool
10720 Virginia Pine Way
Knoxville, TN 37932
(865) 531-9599
Gr: NS-K
Knoxville Christian School
(Church of Christ)
(1)
11549 Snyder Rd
Knoxville, TN 37932
(865) 966-7060
Gr: PK-12 | 184 students Tuition listed
Knoxville Montessori School
Montessori School
(1)
4311 Kingston Pike
Knoxville, TN 37919
(865) 525-6042
Gr: PK-6 | 73 students
Mead Montessori School
Montessori School
2647 Bafford Pl
Knoxville, TN 37920
(931) 260-4303
Gr: PK-8 | 56 students
Montessori Internationale School
Montessori Internationale School Photo - For 25 years, Montessori Internationale School has been a hidden gem in the Knoxville area. We are a Montessori Primary school serving children ages 3-6.
Montessori School
10019 S Northshore Dr
Knoxville, TN 37922
(865) 675-0545
Gr: PK-K | 24 students Avg. class size: 24 students
Morning Star Child Development Center
Daycare / Preschool
10614 Flickenger Ln
Knoxville, TN 37922
(865) 671-0244
Gr: PK-K | 47 students
Natures Way Montessori School
Montessori School
4710 Murphy Rd
Knoxville, TN 37918
(865) 689-8976
Gr: PK-8 | 142 students Avg. class size: 24 students Sports: 1 Tuition listed
New Hope Christian School
(Baptist)
7602 Bud Hawkins Rd
Corryton, TN 37721
(865) 688-5330
Gr: PK-8 | 63 students Avg. class size: 16 students Tuition listed
Powell KinderCare
Powell KinderCare Photo - Lobby
Daycare / Preschool
3053 Staffordshire Blvd.
Powell, TN 37849
(865) 947-3305
Gr: NS-PK
Primrose School Of Farragut
Daycare / Preschool
120 Coach Rd
Knoxville, TN 37934
(865) 966-7673
Gr: PK-K | 173 students
St. Joseph School
(Catholic)
1810 Howard Dr
Knoxville, TN 37918
(865) 689-3424
Gr: PK-8 | 238 students Tuition listed
Temple Baptist Academy
(Baptist)
1700 West Beaver Creek Drive
Powell, TN 37849
(865) 938-8181
Gr: PK-12 | 237 students Sports: 6 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
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Knox County Private Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Quick Facts
4615 Asheville Highway
Knoxville, TN 37914
(865) 525-7807
Gr: PK-5 | 109 students Avg. class size: 12 students Tuition listed
1539 Laurel Ave
Knoxville, TN 37916
(865) 525-3885
Gr: 9-12 | 18 students
West End Academy (Closed 2023)
Alternative School (Christian)
5311 Mckamey Rd
Knoxville, TN 37921
(865) 690-1720
Gr: PK-12 | 112 students Avg. class size: 8 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private preschools in Knox County, TN?
The top ranked private preschools in Knox County, TN include Webb School Of Knoxville, Concord Christian School, and Berean Christian School.
How many private preschools are located in Knox County?
39 private preschools are located in Knox County.
How much do private preschools cost in Knox County?
The average tuition cost is $13,768, which is higher than the Tennessee private school average tuition cost of $12,047.
How diverse are private preschools in Knox County?
Knox County private preschools are approximately 15% minority students, which is lower than the Tennessee private school average of 18%.
What percentage of private preschools are religiously affiliated in Knox County?
54% of private preschools in Knox County are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Baptist).
Which private preschools in Knox County are often viewed compared to one another?

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