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Tennessee Private Schools Belonging to Middle States Association Commissions on Elementary and Secondary Schools (MSA-CESS)

Private schools: For the 2026-27 school year, there are 7 private schools belonging to Middle States Association Commissions on Elementary and Secondary Schools (MSA-CESS) serving 1,554 students in Tennessee.
Acceptance rate: The average acceptance rate is 93%, which is higher than the Tennessee private school average acceptance rate of 85%.
Affiliations: 57% of private schools belonging to Middle States Association Commissions on Elementary and Secondary Schools (MSA-CESS) in Tennessee are religiously affiliated (most commonly Seventh Day Adventist and Christian).
Top schools: The top ranked private schools belonging to Middle States Association Commissions on Elementary and Secondary Schools (MSA-CESS) in Tennessee include Collegedale Academy - High School, Templeton Academy - Nashville, and Currey Ingram Academy.

Quick Facts (26-27)

  • # Private Schools: 7

Quick Facts (26-27)

  • # Private Schools: 7

Top Ranked Private Schools Belonging to Middle States Association Commissions on Elementary and Secondary Schools (MSA-CESS) in Tennessee (2026-27)

Currey Ingram Academy Photo
Currey Ingram Academy
Gr: PK-12 | 445 students
Avg. class size: 6 students
Sports: 11 | Extracurriculars: 1
Special Education School
6544 Murray Lane
Brentwood, TN 37027
(615) 507-3242
(1)
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Collegedale Academy - High School Photo
Collegedale Academy - High School
Gr: 9-12 | 376 students
Sports: 8 | Extracurriculars: 8
Seventh Day Adventist
4855 College Drive East
Collegedale, TN 37315
(423) 396-2124
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Templeton Academy - Nashville
Gr: 5-12 | 124 students
Avg. class size: 10 students
Sports: 4 | Extracurriculars: 3
631 2nd Ave S
Nashville, TN 37210
(615) 601-0893
(1)
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Collegedale Academy - Elementary Photo
Collegedale Academy - Elementary
Gr: K-4 | 211 students
Avg. class size: 19 students
Sports: 3 | Extracurriculars: 3
Seventh Day Adventist
4855 College Drive E
Collegedale, TN 37315
(423) 396-2124
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Collegedale Academy - Middle School Photo
Collegedale Academy - Middle School
Gr: 5-8 | 262 students
Sports: 9 | Extracurriculars: 5
Seventh Day Adventist
4856 College Dr. E
Collegedale, TN 37315
(423) 396-2124
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Jonathan Edwards Classical Academy
Gr: K-12 | 136 students
Avg. class size: 10 students
Sports: 4 | Extracurriculars: 7
Specialized Curriculum (Christian)
4479 Jackson Road
Whites Creek, TN 37189
(615) 876-7291
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Sol Spanish Immersion School (formerly HEI Schools) Photo
Sol Spanish Immersion School (formerly HEI Schools)
Gr: NS-8
Sports: 1
1765 Lewisburg Pike
Franklin, TN 37064
(615) 942-7176
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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools belonging to Middle States Association Commissions on Elementary and Secondary Schools (MSA-CESS) in Tennessee?
The top ranked private schools belonging to Middle States Association Commissions on Elementary and Secondary Schools (MSA-CESS) in Tennessee include Collegedale Academy - High School, Templeton Academy - Nashville, and Currey Ingram Academy.
How many private schools belonging to Middle States Association Commissions on Elementary and Secondary Schools (MSA-CESS) are located in Tennessee?
7 private schools belonging to Middle States Association Commissions on Elementary and Secondary Schools (MSA-CESS) are located in Tennessee.
How diverse are private schools belonging to Middle States Association Commissions on Elementary and Secondary Schools (MSA-CESS) in Tennessee?
Tennessee private schools belonging to Middle States Association Commissions on Elementary and Secondary Schools (MSA-CESS) are approximately 18% minority students, which is lower than the Tennessee private school average of 21%.
What percentage of private schools belonging to Middle States Association Commissions on Elementary and Secondary Schools (MSA-CESS) are religiously affiliated in Tennessee?
57% of private schools belonging to Middle States Association Commissions on Elementary and Secondary Schools (MSA-CESS) in Tennessee are religiously affiliated (most commonly Seventh Day Adventist and Christian).
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Private Schools
1,554
Students
$18,521
Avg. Tuition
18%
Students of Color
7:1
Student-Teacher Ratio

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