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Best Tennessee Private Schools Belonging to National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC) (2026-27)

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 26 private schools belonging to National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC) serving 4,673 students in Tennessee. You can also find more schools membership associations in Tennessee.
The top ranked private schools belonging to National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC) in Tennessee include St. Edward School, Grace-St. Luke's Episcopal School, and Brainerd Baptist School.
The average acceptance rate is 92%, which is higher than the Tennessee private school average acceptance rate of 85%.
56% of private schools belonging to National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC) in Tennessee are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Methodist).

Quick Facts (2026-27)

  • # Private Schools: 26

Quick Facts (2026-27)

  • # Private Schools: 26

Top Ranked Private Schools Belonging to National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC) in Tennessee (2026-27)

Tate's School Photo
Tate's School
Gr: PK-8 | 269 students
Avg. class size: 12 students
Sports: 10 | Extracurriculars: 6
Christian
9215 Bob Gray Rd.
Knoxville, TN 37923
(865) 693-3021
(15)
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Map of Brainerd Baptist School
Brainerd Baptist School
Gr: PK-5 | 390 students
Avg. class size: 15 students
Sports: 6
Christian
4107 Mayfair Avenue
Chattanooga, TN 37411
(423) 622-3873
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Map of Collierville Methodist Preschool
Collierville Methodist Preschool
Gr: PK-K | 320 students
Daycare / Preschool (Methodist)
454 W Poplar Avenue
Collierville, TN 38017
(901) 853-8636
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The Goddard School Photo
The Goddard School
Gr: NS-PK | 52 students
Avg. class size: 14 students
Sports: 2
Daycare / Preschool
509 E. Winchester Boulevard
Collierville, TN 38017
(901) 861-0108
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Grace-St. Luke's Episcopal School Photo
Grace-St. Luke's Episcopal School
Gr: NS-8 | 455 students
Avg. class size: 14 students
Sports: 12 | Extracurriculars: 8
Episcopal
246 S. Belvedere Blvd.
Memphis, TN 38104
(901) 278-0200
(11)
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Map of Idlewild Presbyterian Kindergarten
Idlewild Presbyterian Kindergarten
Gr: PK-K | 31 students
Daycare / Preschool (Presbyterian)
1750 Union Ave
Memphis, TN 38104
(901) 726-4681
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Map of Margolin Hebrew Academy
Margolin Hebrew Academy
Gr: PK-12 | 206 students
Jewish
390 S White Station Rd
Memphis, TN 38117
(901) 682-2400
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St. Edward School Photo
St. Edward School
Gr: PK-8 | 239 students
Avg. class size: 18 students
Sports: 7 | Extracurriculars: 11
Catholic
190 Thompson Lane
Nashville, TN 37211
(615) 833-5770
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Map of Westminster School for Young Children
Westminster School for Young Children
Gr: NS-PK | 289 students
Daycare / Preschool (Presbyterian)
3900 West End Avenue
Nashville, TN 37205
(615) 297-0235
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Map of Brentwood United Methodist Day School
Brentwood United Methodist Day School
Gr: K-1 | 154 students
Daycare / Preschool (Methodist)
309 Franklin Rd
Brentwood, TN 37027
(615) 373-2523
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Map of Central Learning Center
Central Learning Center
Gr: PK-K | 245 students
Avg. class size: 18 students
Extracurriculars: 3
Daycare / Preschool (Christian)
2005 Winchester Blvd.
Collierville, TN 38017
(901) 255-8133
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Map of Children's House Of Nashville
Children's House Of Nashville
Gr: PK-K | 72 students
Avg. class size: 24 students
Montessori School
3404 Belmont Blvd
Nashville, TN 37215
(615) 298-5647
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Map of Emmanuel United Methodist Kindergarten
Emmanuel United Methodist Kindergarten
Gr: PK-K | 131 students
Daycare / Preschool (Methodist)
2404 Kirby Rd
Memphis, TN 38119
(901) 754-3607
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Map of Garden Montessori School
Garden Montessori School
Gr: PK-8 | 160 students
Avg. class size: 20 students
Extracurriculars: 5
Montessori School
3225 Garden Dr
Knoxville, TN 37918
(865) 688-6776
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Map of George Thomas Junior Academy
George Thomas Junior Academy
Gr: 7-12 | 22 students
All-boys | Alternative School
3641 Youth Town Rd
Pinson, TN 38366
(731) 467-0231
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The Goddard School Photo
The Goddard School
Gr: NS-K
Daycare / Preschool
125 Loudoun Road
Knoxville, TN 37934
(865) 966-0663
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The Goddard School Photo
The Goddard School
Gr: NS-K
Daycare / Preschool
10720 Virginia Pine Way
Knoxville, TN 37932
(865) 531-9599
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The Goddard School Photo
The Goddard School
Gr: NS-K
Daycare / Preschool
98 Moss Lane
Franklin, TN 37064
(615) 538-2410
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The Goddard School - Franklin/Cool Springs Photo
The Goddard School - Franklin/Cool Springs
Gr: NS-PK | 185 students
Avg. class size: 14 students
Extracurriculars: 4
Daycare / Preschool
1101 Moher Boulevard
Franklin, TN 37069
(615) 595-2525
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Map of The Learning Center
The Learning Center
Gr: NS-PK | 30 students
Daycare / Preschool
396 Pleasant View Circle
Jasper, TN 37347
(423) 942-3317
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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools belonging to National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC) in Tennessee?
The top ranked private schools belonging to National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC) in Tennessee include St. Edward School, Grace-St. Luke's Episcopal School, and Brainerd Baptist School.
How many private schools belonging to National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC) are located in Tennessee?
26 private schools belonging to National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC) are located in Tennessee.
How diverse are private schools belonging to National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC) in Tennessee?
Tennessee private schools belonging to National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC) are approximately 23% minority students, which is higher than the Tennessee private school average of 21%.
What percentage of private schools belonging to National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC) are religiously affiliated in Tennessee?
56% of private schools belonging to National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC) in Tennessee are religiously affiliated (most commonly Christian and Methodist).
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Private Schools
4,673
Students
$13,691
Avg. Tuition
23%
Students of Color
8:1
Student-Teacher Ratio

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